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A Masterclass in PE 101 & Value Creation

by IE Alumni UAE Club

Off Campus Alumni events Speaker Series

Wed, Jun 25, 2025

7 PM – 9 PM (GMT+4)

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Zabeel House The Greens by Jumeirah

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Build Smarter. Lead Better. Invest with Purpose.

This June, join us for a powerful evening that dives deep into the world of private equity and purposeful value creation. Whether you're a founder, operator, investor, or leader seeking to sharpen your strategic edge, this session is built for you.

Led by Anand S. Krishnan, Managing Partner at FidelisWorld, board advisor, former sovereign wealth fund CEO, and Harvard alum, the masterclass will explore:

🔹 What private equity really is, beyond the buzzwords
🔹 The full lifecycle of a PE investment, from deal-making to transformation
🔹 A hands-on case study on value creation across borders
🔹 Open Q&A and real-world insights you won’t find in textbooks


Why Attend?

✔️ Expand your strategic toolkit: Gain clarity on how PE drives innovation, scale, and transformation
✔️ Learn from a global leader: Anand has managed $5B+ in assets, built multi-sector portfolios, and pioneered investments across the U.S., MENA, Europe, and India
✔️ Get inspired: Discover how performance, purpose, and mentorship come together to build value that lasts


About Anand S. Krishnan

With a career that spans over 30 years and four continents, Anand is known for his ability to build businesses, leaders, and sustainable impact. He rose from entry-level at JPMorgan to Managing Director, then went on to lead Dubai International Capital before founding FidelisWorld, a platform investing in digitally enabled businesses with global potential.

A board member across industries from aerospace to consumer goods, Anand brings visionary thinking, decisiveness, and a deep commitment to mentorship and governance. Educated in India and the U.S., with an HBS pedigree, he remains a passionate advocate for grassroots education, emerging talent, and cross-sector innovation.

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