I Squared Capital, the world’s leading infrastructure investment firm, today announced the appointment of Gautam Bhandari, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, as Chief Global Investments Officer of I Squared Capital, responsible for driving the firm’s global investment strategy in close collaboration with the Founder, President and Managing Partner. Sadiq Wahba. This new appointment is part of additional changes to its management structure and governance that will build on the company’s success in further institutionalizing I Squared Capital for the next decade and beyond.
In addition, I Square Capital has appointed Mohammed Adel Al-Jazzar and Harsh Agrawal as principal partners and members of the company’s executive committee. The newly formed Executive Committee will lead the company’s strategic development.
d said gift. “As we reflect on the tremendous success of the past decade, we are taking steps to further institutionalize our company and ensure we are well positioned to take advantage of unique opportunities for the next decade and beyond.”
“As I Squared continues to grow, I look forward to working with the Executive Committee to ensure new fundraising and investments are aligned with the company’s disciplined approach to investing and launching high-quality global businesses for the future.” doctor. Bhandari. “We believe that the demand for infrastructure will continue to grow globally, as many capital-intensive sectors of the economy, such as energy, telecommunications and transportation, are in urgent need of modernization and also meet the growing demand for sustainable infrastructure.”
the doctor. Bhandari, co-founder and managing partner, has been a member of I Squared Capital’s investment committees since its inception and chairs the boards of several I Squared Capital portfolio companies around the world. Prior to joining I Squared Capital, he was Managing Director at Morgan Stanley, where he worked for more than ten years in infrastructure investments, as well as banking and capital markets. Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Delaware, where he was a University Distinguished Fellow and recipient of the Joel L. Hess Scholar Award.
In addition, I Squared Capital has formed an operating committee to manage the company’s operations and support the continued growth of the platform around the world. The operating committee will consist of the company’s shareholders, along with a larger group of senior executives from I Squared Capital. The international platform has grown to more than 215 employees, having hired 81 professionals since the beginning of 2022.
At the same time, Adel Rahmatallah, Managing Partner, will transfer his role at I Squared Capital next year to pursue other opportunities. He will remain a member of the company’s investment committees before his final departure from the company in June 2024.
the doctor. Wahba and Dr. Bhandari stated, “We are extremely grateful to Adel for the vital role he played in co-founding and growing I Squared Capital. He has been a great partner and we are delighted to continue working closely with us in the coming year. We are confident that he will be successful in his future endeavors and wish him all the best.” .
“It has been a pleasure working alongside Sadiq and Gautam and the team at I Squared Capital to contribute to the company’s growth into one of the world’s leading infrastructure investors,” said Mr. Gautam. May God have mercy on him. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished over the past decade and excited to watch and support the company’s continued success. I am grateful to Sadiq and Gautam for their partnership and friendship, and I look forward to continuing my journey as an investor and entrepreneur in the years to come.”
As part of these changes, more than two dozen senior employees of the Company, in addition to existing shareholders, will invest their own capital in equity ownership of I Squared Capital, further expanding the Company’s shareholder base and promoting an alignment of interests. No financial details will be disclosed.
About I Squared Capital
AI Squared Capital is an independent international infrastructure manager with more than $37 billion in assets under management, with a focus on investments in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Headquartered in Miami, the company has more than 215 professionals across its offices in Miami, Hong Kong, London, New Delhi, Singapore, Taipei, and Sydney. AI Squared Capital has invested in a diversified portfolio of 77 companies in 59 countries with more than 31,000 employees in utilities, energy, digital infrastructure, transportation, environmental infrastructure, and social infrastructure, providing essential services to millions of people around the world.
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