Speakers Euvin Naidoo: Investment banker
As president of the South African Chamber of Commerce - America, Euvin Naidoo works with leading corporations and governments to strengthen trans-Atlantic economic ties.
Why you should listen to him:
Euvin Naidoo wants to change your mind about Africa. Armed with facts, figures and a forward-looking outlook, he conveys a nuanced picture of a continent that's large, diverse and full of potential, with stabilizing economies and business growth. Speaking at TED in a personal capacity, he offers persuasive reasons why the continent's challenges should be reframed as opportunities, and why investing in Africa can make great business sense.
A third-generation South African, Naidoo spent four years as a consultant with McKinsey & Co., and holds an MBA from Harvard, where he currently sits on the Board of Admissions. As a banker and venture capitalist, he focuses on acquisition finance and private-equity transactions for emerging markets in Latin America and Africa. He now is President and CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce in America (SACCA), a position which allows him to promote entrepreneurship and business investment throughout Africa.
Quotes by Euvin Naidoo
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“George Kimble said, ‘The only thing dark about Africa is our ignorance of it.’ So let’s start shedding light on this amazing eclectic continent that has so much to offer.”
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“The first myth to dispel is that Africa is not a country. It’s made up of 53 different countries. So to say ‘invest in Africa’ is a no-go. It’s meaningless.”
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Euvin Naidoo on investing in Africa
- 19:01 Posted: Jul 2007
Euvin Naidoo on the Web
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Conferences
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- TEDGlobal 2007