Arshad Essa

Arshad joined Ethos in 2007 and was promoted to Partner in 2014. Since joining Ethos, he has had significant involvement in the buyout of Tiger Automotive and the acquisition of Alexander Forbes’ high yield debt. Most recently, Arshad successfully concluded Fund VI's RTT investment. The combination of his corporate finance and private equity experience has enabled him to make significant contributions to these companies. Prior to joining Ethos, Arshad worked at Rand Merchant Bank as an investment banker, where he successfully concluded various mergers and acquisitions, listings and BEE transactions. He has also lectured at the University of the Witwatersrand on management accounting. Arshad holds a Masters of Commerce degree from the University of the Witwatersrand and an MBA from City University (Cass Business School). He is a CFA Charter Holder and is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.