Private Equity Investing in Emerging Markets: Opportunities for Value Creation (Global Financial Markets)

Private equity is so fundamentally different in emerging economies that it barely merits the same nomenclature. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking and head of the Entrepreneurial Management unit, Harvard Business School. 'For anyone with more than a fleeting interest in private equity in emerging markets, Roger Leeds' book is an invaluable resource. His book gives a cogent introduction to this fascinating and important sector of economic activity.' - Josh Lerner, Jacob H. Roger Leeds has been intimately invo

Drawing on the author's four decades of experience as a practitioner and academician working with private equity investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in over 100 developing countries around the world, this book uses anecdotes and case studies to illustrate and reinforce the key arguments for private equity investment in emerging economies.

Peter J.P. van As said Five Stars. Excellent focus of PE in emerging markets. Strongly recommend Yiz Yang Professor Leeds has the most extensive experiences and in-depth understanding of Private Equity in Emerging Market. A very interesting and useful book for either investment professionals or students.

He has served on numerous boards, been published widely in his field, and is a member of the Council of Foreign Relations. Previously, he was an international finance practitioner for 25 years, including positions with a Wall Street investment bank, the International Finance Corporation, and a private equity firm.