Ekuity Capital formerly known as the Tunisian-Kuwaiti Consortium of Development (CTKD), was established in 1976 as a joint venture between Kuwait Investment Authority (’’KIA’’) the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Kuwait, the Tunisian Government and the Tunisian private sector in order to promote the Tunisian hospitality and tourism sector.
Headquartered in Tunis, CTKD’s initial core business consisted of the management of the Abou Nawas Hotels. Launched in 1980, the hotel chain quickly grew to reach 18 hotel units and gained tremendous praise for its hotel management practices.
Understanding how a business responds to economic shifts is more important than ever in a time when global and national economies are witnessing drastic structural changes. We are living in a world with rapid change that requires us to be more skilled, more proactive and more open to new ideas while adhering to our values and not forgetting our identity and roots.
Ekuity Capital (formerly known as the Tunisian-Kuwaiti Consortium of Development – CTKD), one of Tunisia’s leading investment institutions, founded 43 years ago, operating initially in the tourism sector through its hotel chain Abou Nawas, has updated its strategy in response to the changing economic climate in Tunisia.
Corporate governance is at the heart of Ekuity Capital’s business performance and long-term profitability.
To ensure a high standard corporate governance in line with international best practices and local regulatory requirements and to comply with Kuwaiti CMA requirements and OECD corporate governance principles, Ekuity Capital has adopted an integrated governance framework englobing a set of corporate governance structures, principles, policies and procedures.
Mourad Fakhfakh
Associate
Direct Investments Department
Mourad Fakhfakh joined Ekuity Capital as an Associate in the Investments Department in August 2024. Prior to this, he accumulated eight years of experience at Ernst & Young Tunisia (EY), where he served as a Manager with a focus on financial, tax, and social due diligence, as well as valuation and business modeling. His expertise also extends to M&A projects, including pricing mechanisms, tactical value assessments, SPA/SHA reviews, and restructuring. Mourad holds a Master’s degree in Accounting from IAE Lyon, France, and is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.
Ahmed Ridha Besrour
Risk, Reporting & Compliance Analyst
Risk, Reporting & Compliance Department
Ahmed Ridha Besrour joined Ekuity Capital in September 2024 as Risk Analyst. Prior to this, Ahmed Ridha worked for GIBRALTAR ADVISORY as Finance Consultant for 3 years. Ahmed holds a Master’s degree in Macroeconomics and International Finance. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Hajer Ghariani
Legal Manager
Hajer Ghariani assumed the position of Legal Manager at Ekuity Capital in June 2024. Prior to this role, she gained five years of experience at Meziou Knani & Khlif Law Firm, where she served as a Senior Associate specializing in Project Finance, Venture Capital, and Private Equity. Hajer holds a Lawyer’s Certificate from the Higher Institute of the Legal Profession of Tunis, has studied Taxation and Business Law at INSEEC Business School in Paris, and completed an LLM in MENA Business Law at University Panthéon-Assas Paris II. She also holds two additional master’s degrees from University Panthéon-Assas Paris II and she is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.
Nejiba Thlibi
Finance Officer
Finance Department
Nejiba Thlibi began her role as Finance Officer at Ekuity Capital in May 2024. Before joining Ekuity Capital, she accumulated nine years of experience at Société Industrie Generali and seven years at MY IWEB, where she worked as a Finance and Accounting Officer. Nejiba earned her Master’s degree in Accounting Sciences from the Higher Institute of Accounting and Business Administration of Tunis and is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.
Hafedh El-Ghoul
Administrator
Support Services Department
Hafedh El-Ghoul became part of Ekuity Capital in June 2018, assuming the role of Administrator with responsibilities that encompass overseeing the Fuel Portfolio, Fleet Management, Administration Procedures, and various operational aspects. Prior to his tenure at Ekuity Capital, Hafedh dedicated three years to BBC Media Action – North Africa, where he served as an Administrative and Procurement Assistant. He also gained experience as a Sales Advisor at Europcar International. Hafedh is a holder of an Accounting degree from Collège LaSalle Tunis and possesses fluency in Arabic, English, and French.
Samia Trabelsi
HR & Administrative Assistant
Support Services Department
Samia Trabelsi joined Ekuity Capital in July 2017 as an HR and Administrative Assistant. Prior to this, Samia worked for Swicorp and Numu Consulting as an Administrative Assistant for 8 years and for Sigma Industrie as an Administrative Assistant for more than 1 year. Samia holds a Higher Technician Diploma in Hotels Management. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Nesrine Sayari
HR Officer
Support Services Department
Nesrine Sayari joined Ekuity Capital in July 2022 as HR Officer. Prior to this, Nesrine worked for the British International School of Tunis as an HR Manager for 2 years, for Advancia – SPG Group as an HR Manager for 3 years and for Marquardt Mécatronique company as an HR Assistant for a period of 4 years. Nesrine holds a master’s degree in Economic and Social Management from ISCAE Manouba, Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Marwa Mansour
Associate
Direct Investments Department
Marwa Mansour joined Ekuity Capital in July 2021 as Senior Analyst within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Marwa worked for KPMG as Senior Analyst within the Deal Advisory department for almost 5 years. She was involved in financial due diligence, market & feasibility studies and valuation. She also worked for EY as an intern within the Advisory- Financial Services Industry department for 3 months. Marwa holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a master’s degree in Economics from IHEC Carthage Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Hela Tounsi
Associate
Direct Investments Department
Hela Tounsi is a chartered accountant. Hela joined Ekuity Capital in July 2022 as Senior Analyst within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Hela worked for PwC as Deals Supervisor within the Transactions Services and the Assurance department for more than 5 years. She was involved in financial, tax and social due diligence, valuation, business plan development and review, etc. She also worked for Grant Thornton as a statutory audit intern. Hela holds a master’s and a bachelor’s degrees in accounting from IHEC Carthage along with an Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) London. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Mariem Khechine
Operations Manager
Direct Investments Department
Mariem Khechine is an industrial engineer. She joined Ekuity Capital in 2024 as operations Manager within the investment department. She has 16 years of experience in management and operational excellence consulting. Prior to joining Ekuity Capital she worked as Consulting Director for Mazars in Tunisia for 2 years and was founder and general manager of best lean consulting for 6 years after a couple of years working as an independant consultant. She managed operational excellence projects while ensuring trainings in the field of Lean and of Six Sigma, and worked on several topics and projects as strategic planning, HR politics, organizational systems optimization and governance. She also worked for SUNGARD for 4 years as a Product and process Quality Assurance and CMMI Consultant and then as a Project Management Officer. Mariem had also an experience of 4 years in the beginning of her carrer in the scientific research in the field of the system dynamics and in the higher education.
Mehrez Madiouni
Driver/ Messenger
Support Services Department
Mehrez Madiouni joined Ekuity Capital in March 2021 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Mehrez Madiouni
Driver/ Messenger
Support Services Department
Mehrez Madiouni joined Ekuity Capital in April 2021 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Lilia Haddar
Associate
Direct Investments Department
Lilia Haddar joined Ekuity Capital in June 2022 as an Associate within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Lilia worked for Tunisie Valeurs within the internal audit department in 2019. She also worked for EY within the Transaction Advisory Services department for 3 years and for Deloitte within the Audit department for 3 years. Lilia holds the chartered accountant diploma from La Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de Gestion (FSEG) – Sfax and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IHEC Carthage – Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Sami Triki
Risk, Reporting & Compliance Analyst
Risk, Reporting & Compliance Department
Sami Triki joined Ekuity Capital in March 2023 as an analyst in risk management, reporting, and compliance. With over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a data specialist, Sami’s expertise adds significant value to his new role. Sami holds a master’s degree in communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Carthage. Proficient in three languages (Arabic, English, and French).
Hichem Ben Hmida
Head Of Investments
Direct Investments Department
Hichem Ben Hmida is a Chartered Accountant. He joined Ekuity Capital in July 2014 as Director within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Hichem worked for EY as Senior Manager for more than 10 years. He has accumulated a professional experience of 8 years managing multiple Transaction Advisory Services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Hichem Ben Hmida
Head Of Investments
Hichem Ben Hmida is a Chartered Accountant. He joined Ekuity Capital in July 2014 as Director within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Hichem worked for EY as Senior Manager for more than 10 years. He has accumulated a professional experience of 8 years managing multiple Transaction Advisory Services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Ramzi Hantous
Risk, Reporting & Compliance Analyst
Risk, Reporting & Compliance Department
Ramzi Hantous joined Ekuity Capital on November 01, 2023, as an Analyst in Risk , Reporting and Compliance Department. Prior to this, he accumulated a wealth of experience and expertise in finance and analysis. With a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Accounting from the IHEC Carthage and a Master of Sciences in Corporate Finance & Capital Markets from Paris-Dauphine University, Ramzi possesses a strong educational foundation in finance. In addition, he holds a prestigious Financing Modeling Valuation Analyst Certificate from the Corporate Finance Institute (CFI). Ramzi’s background is further complemented by his prior roles as an Associate and Finance Analyst at Capital African Partners Bank. he fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Naziha Salhi
Administrative Assistant
Investment Department
Naziha Salhi joined Ekuity Capital in July 2018 as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to this, Naziha worked for “Cabinet Ahmed Mansour et Associés” as an Administrative Assistant for 17 years. Naziha holds a Diploma of Technician Agent in Office and Computer Management. She fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Mahmoud Channoufi
Driver/ Messenger
Support Services Department
Mahmoud Channoufi joined Ekuity Capital in March 2021 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Imed Aloui
Maintenance Technician
Support Services Department
Imed Aloui joined Ekuity Capital in October 2016 as a Maintenance Technician. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Ghada Baouab
Junior Financial Controller
Finance Department
Ghada Baouab joined Ekuity Capital in August 2017 as a Financial Officer. Prior to this, Ghada worked for Business & Financial Consulting (BFC) for 3 years. Ghada holds a Master degree in Accounting, Control and Audit and a Bachelor degree in Accounting from ISCAE Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Nouha Bourogaa
Financial Assistant
Finance Department
Nouha Bourogaa joined Ekuity Capital in December 2019 as Financial Assistant. Prior to this, Nouha worked for SPLT as a trainee (Administrative Assistant) for more than one year, for Comaf as an Administrative Assistant for 2 years, for 3S Global Net as a Client Advisor for 2 years and the African Bank as Documentary Archivist for 6 months. Nouha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. She speaks fluently Arabic and French.
Ines Ayari
Junior Finance Officer
Finance Department
Ines Ayari joined Ekuity Capital in September 2021 as Junior Finance Officer. Prior to this, Ines worked for Baobab Tunisie Microcred as a management controller for more than 3 years and for Société Méditerranéenne de Transport International (SMTI) as a supplier-payment officer for almost 2 years. Ines holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from IHEC Carthage. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Sameh Walha
Accountant
Finance Department
Sameh Walha joined Ekuity Capital in April 2018 as an Accountant. Prior to this, Sameh worked for Clarke Energy as an Accountant for more than 1 year and for “Cabinet Mahmoud Zahaf” as an Accountant for 6 years. Sameh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from ESC Sfax. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Rahma Bejaoui
Accountant
Finance Department
Rahma Bejaoui joined Ekuity Capital in August 2021 as Junior Accountant. Prior to this, Rahma worked for Schneider Electric Tunisia as an Accountant for almost 5 years. Rahma holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting management from ISCAE, Manouba. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Faycel Amdouni
Driver/ Messenger
Support Services Department
Faycel Amdouni joined Ekuity Capital in July 2020 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Abdelbasset Briki
Senior Analyst
Direct Investments Department
Abdelbasset Briki joined Ekuity Capital in August 2018 as Financial Senior Analyst within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Abdelbasset worked for PwC as Senior Associate within the Transaction Services Department for 3 years. Abdelbasset was involved in several transaction services missions, financial due diligence, feasibility studies and valuation in Tunisia. Abdelbasset holds a Master’s degree in Business Management major in Corporate Finance from Mediterranean School of Business (MSB) Tunis and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Rades. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Abdelbasset BenMoussa
Director
Direct Investments Department
Abdelbasset Benmoussa is a Chartered Accountant. Abdelbasset joined Ekuity Capital in 2014 as Manager within the Investment Department. He has 15 years of experience in Transaction Services, Advisory and Private Equity. Prior to joining Ekuity Capital, Abdelbasset worked as an Independent Consultant for 7 years and as Manager for Deloitte Tunisia for 4 years. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Nizar Aouidet
Manager
Direct Investments Department
Nizar Aouidet is a Chartered Accountant. Nizar joined Ekuity Capital in February 2021 as Manager within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Nizar worked for Grant Thornton Tunisia as a Senior Auditor for 2 years then as a Manager within the Transaction Advisory Service for more than 2 years. He also worked for Mytek Informatique as Chief Financial Officer for 1 year. He worked on financial audits of Manufacturing and Financial Services companies and on transactions (Due Diligences and Valuations). He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Mohammad Al-Nemah
Chief Executive Officer
Mohammad Al-Nemah joined Ekuity Capital in 2014 as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this, Mohammad worked for Kuwait Real Estate Holding Company as Direct Investments Manager for 9 years and with KIPCO Asset Management, ranked amongst the top five investment companies in Kuwait, as Corporate Finance Officer for 2 years. Mohammad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Financial Institutions from Kuwait University, College of Administrative Science. He fluently speaks Arabic and English.
Lilia Gharbi
Head of Reporting, Risk and Compliance
Lilia Gharbi joined Ekuity Capital in December 2015 as Head of Reporting, Risk and Compliance Department. Prior to this, Lilia worked for BNP Paribas in Paris within the Emerging Markets M&A Department in 2006 and 2007 before joining Swicorp, a leading MENA investment bank, as a Financial Advisor until 2015. Lilia holds a Bachelor’s degree from IHEC Carthage and a Master’s degree from ESC Paris. She fluently speaks Arabic, English, French and Italian.
Meriem Bergaoui
Head of Support Services
Meriem Bergaoui joined Ekuity Capital in June 2022 as Head of Support Services. Prior to this, Meriem worked for the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis as Director of People and Culture for 5 years and for Winstar Serinus Energy Tunisia as Administrative and Human Resources Manager for an enriching 16 years of experience. Meriem holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Social and Human Sciences 9 Avril, Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Mehdi Baklouti
Head of Finance
Mehdi Baklouti is a Chartered Accountant. Mehdi joined Ekuity Capital in July 2016 as Head of Finance Department. Prior to this, Mehdi worked for EY as Audit Manager for 8 years and for General Electric as Regional Financial Controller for more than 5 years. He has accumulated a professional experience of controllership, financial audit and transaction advisory services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Status: Current
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Stake: 15.00%
Investment Date: August 2022
Indigo Company is a Tunisian retail apparel group founded in 1997 by the Ben Salem brothers. It sells 11 fashion and lifestyle brands from five major international groups including Inditex, LC Waikiki, Celio and Mango. The group expanded into Morocco in 2002 and Algeria in 2012.
Nizar Slimane
Borad Member
Mr. Nizar Slimane is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Slimane has been working as the General Manager of the National Office of the Tunisian Tourism (ONTT) since December 2021. Prior to this, Mr. Slimane was Deputy CEO of the ONTT in 2014 and has been assigned as a Manager of the ONTT for the following markets (Czech Republic & Slovakia in 1998, Poland in 2002, Rome in 2005 and Vienna in 2015). Additionally, he was assigned as a manager of Quality Advancement in 2009, Product manager in 2010 and Central Manager of Administrative & Financial Affairs in 2013. He holds a Master’s degree in Tourism and Hotel Management from the Higher Institute of Commercial Studies in Carthage (IHEC – Carthage). He fluently speaks Arabic, English, French and Italian.
Naissen Salhi
Administrative Assistant
Support Services Department
Naissen Salhi joined Ekuity Capital in December 2021 as an Administrative Assistant to the CEO. Prior to this, Naissen worked for Dachser as a procurement agent and as an executive assistant for Emirates General Petroleum Corporation. Naissen holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Nouakchott University, Mauritania. She is fluent in Arabic, English and French.
Manel Mselmi
Administrative & Procurement Assistant
Support Services Department
Manel Mselmi joined Ekuity Capital in February 2018 as a Senior Administrative Assistant before being promoted to the role of Administrative & Procurement Assistant in November 2021. Prior to this, Manel worked for Fidelity International as an Executive Assistant for 2 years and for Hewlett Packard Enterprise as an Office Manager for 2 years. Manel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Aymen Belhabib
Financial Controller
Finance Department
Aymen Belhabib joined Ekuity Capital in August 2021 as Junior Financial Controller. Prior to this, Aymen worked for Synergia Company- HBG Holding as a management analyst for more than 3 years. He acquired in-depth knowledge on the adoption and use of BI tools (Microsoft Power BI, SQL, etc.), reporting and tracking financial data dashboards. Aymen holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics and Management from the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania in Greece. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Amal Rabeh
Finance Officer
Finance Department
Amal Rabeh joined Ekuity Capital in July 2020 as a Finance Officer. Prior to this, Amal worked for “Cabinet Mahmoud Zahaf” as an auditor for 4 years. She also worked as an accounting intern for a 4 month period within the same company. Amal holds a Master’s degree in Accounting, Control and Audit and a Bachelor degree in Accounting from ESSECT Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, French and has a good level in English.
Eya Guerfi
Risk & Reporting Analyst
Reporting, Risk and Compliance Department
Eya Guerfi joined Ekuity Capital in October 2020 as Risk & Reporting Analyst within the Reporting, Risk and Compliance Department. Prior to this, Eya worked as an Intern for an 8-month period within the same department for her final year senior project. She also worked for Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas on her professional exchange program as an administrator in Arizona, USA. Eya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (BSBA) majoring in Business Analytics and minoring in Finance from Tunis Business School (TBS) Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Chiraz Amy
Legal Officer
Legal Department
Chiraz Amy joined Ekuity Capital in September 2018 as Legal Officer. Prior to this, Chiraz worked for Bouchamaoui Industries as Legal Assistant for 9 months. Chiraz holds a Bachelor degree in Private Law and a Master degree in Business Law. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Moez Jawadi
IT Manager
Support Services Department
Moez Jawadi is an Electronic Engineer oriented IT networking. Moez joined Ekuity Capital in July 2018 as an IT Manager. Prior to this, Moez worked as an IT Manager for Huawei for more than 10 years and for SICAD COALA as an IT Officer for more than 4 years. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Status: Current
Sector: Real Estate
Stake: 100%
Investment Date: 1990
Founded in 1990 as a subsidiary of Ekuity Capital, the Tunisian Kuwaiti Company of El Emar (STKE) is one of the most prominent real estate development companies in Tunisia. With almost 30 years of experience and its exceptional track record, STKE has developed the ability to bring to the market a diverse range of offerings to fulfill client needs.
The development expertise of STKE consists of :
Ahmad Abdullah Al-Hamlan
Borad Member
Mr. Ahmad Abdullah Al-Hamlan is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Al-Hamlan has been working for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Investment Manager in the Development Projects Division- Development Projects & Loans Department – General Reserve Sector, since January 2012. Prior to this, he worked in KIA’s Real Estate Department from 2008 until 2012. Mr. Al-Hamlan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He fluently speaks Arabic and English.
Status: Current
Sector: Manufacturing
Stake: 49.99%
Investment Date: December 2020
Born out of a real passion and after careful research in the field of packing and packaging, “La Société Moderne D’industrie Plastique et d’Emballage” (SOMIPEM) was established in 2003. The company’s business consists of the injection of preforms made out of PET and the production of high-quality plastic compression plugs.
FCP Valeurs Institutionnel
Status: Current
Sector: Financial Services
Stake: 15.6%
Investment Date: February 2016
FCP Valeur Institutionnel is a hybrid mutual fund, investing in listed equities and fixed income instruments.
https://www.tunisievaleurs.com/site/en/fcp-valeurs-institutionnel.99.html
Status: Current
Sector: Manufacturing
Investment Date: May 2019
Wallys Car is a Tunisian car manufacturer, founded in 2006 by the brothers Zied and Omar Guiga.
https://www.wallyscar.com/
Status: Current
Sector: Retail & Other Services
Stake: 11.24%
Investment Date: July 2019
Aziza is a Tunisian company founded in 2014 and is the leading retail chain in Tunisia. Aziza has built a strong-established trust based on 3 essential values:
Status: Current
Sector: Manufacturing
Stake: 2.5%
Investment Date: February 2014
Established in 1985, Somocer is one of the major players in the ceramic industry in the Mediterranean area. Somocer’s operations consist of the production and commercialisation of ceramic tiles for floor and wall covering and the sanitary ware. Somocer has been listed on the Tunisian stock exchange market since December 2003.
http://www.somocergroup.com/
Status: Current
Sector: Manufacturing
Stake: 4.3%
Investment Date: March 2014
Sotipapier is a Tunisian company founded in 1981, operating in the paper industry. The company is specialized in the production of kraft, testliner and fluting papers. The company has been listed on the Tunisian stock exchange since March 2014.
http://sotipapier.com/fr/
Status: Current
Sector: Real Estate
Stake: 0.2%
Investment Date: January 1991
Status: Current
Sector: Financial Services
Stake: 5%
Investment Date: November 2014
Amen Bank is part of the Amen Group which currently consists of more than 50 companies operating in several sectors of the Tunisian economy.
Established in 1967, Amen Bank is the first Tunisian private bank and is itself at the head of a group made up of 25 Amen Group companies operating essentially in the field of finance. Amen bank has been listed on the Tunisian stock exchange market since 1994.
http://www.amenbank.com.tn/
Status: Current
Sector: Financial Services
Stake: 5.5%
Investment Date: October 2013
STAR is a Tunisian company founded by the Tunisian state in December 1958 and engaged in the provision of insurance and reinsurance services. Since its establishment, the company demonstrated organic growth, maintaining its leading position in the Tunisian market with a network of 223 general agents.
https://www.star.com.tn/index.php/fr/
Status: Current
Sector: Manufacturing
Stake: 4.2%
Investment Date: January 2014
SAH Lilas was established in 1994. It is specialised in the production and commercialization of hygienic products. The group has financial and commercial strength that has allowed it to be a leader at both national and Maghreb levels. Recently, the group started its expansion project in the Sub-Saharan Africa region through the set up of a new company in Ivory Coast. SAH Lilas has been listed on the Tunisian stock exchange market since January 2014.
http://lilas.com.tn/Fr/
Status: Current
Sector: Manufacturing
Stake: 12.3%
Investment Date: October 2015
Founded in 1989, Unimed is operating in the pharmaceutical sector in Tunisia. Today, it is considered to be amongst the top Tunisian pharmaceutical laboratories.
Currently, the company ensures its activities through:
Status: Current
Sector: Real Estate
Stake: 100%
Investment Date: April 1982
Founded in 1982 under the name of Abou Nawas Gammarth, Mövenpick Gammarth is a 5 star boutique hotel located in an exclusive area overlooking the Mediterranean bays and the Sidi Bou Said hills. The hotel was reopened in 2009 after a full renovation. The hotel is totally owned by Ekuity Capital and is managed by Mövenpick under a management agreement concluded in 2009.
https://www.movenpick.com/fr/africa/tunisia/tunis/hotel-tunis-gammarth/overview/
Status: Current
Sector: TMT
Stake: 35%
Investment Date: December 2012
“Almaviva Tunisie” is a Tunisian company established in 2002 and belonging to Almaviva Group, one of the leaders in the ICT sector in Italy.
The company provides call center outsourcing services through two activities:
https://www.almaviva.it/en_GB/Our-companies/AlmavivA-Tunisie
Status: Current
Sector: Retail & Other services
Stake: 49%
Investment Date: 16/08/2002
“Newrest Retail Tunisie” was established in 2002 through a partnership between Ekuity Capital and Compass Group.
The Company’s main activity is the management of restaurants/ cafes and VIP/ business lounges of Tunisian airports through concessions concluded with the “OACA”.
Currently, the company manages 19 points of sale in various airports in Tunisia. “Newrest Retail Tunisie” is one of the 50 subsidiaries of the Newrest Group Holding which is a global leader in multi-sector catering.
https://www.newrest.eu/pays/tunisie/
Status: Current
Sector: Retail & Other Services
Stake: 30.7%
Investment Date: December 2015
“Groupe Médical Les Oliviers” is a multi-services medical group located in Sousse and established in 2015 following a restructuring operation of Driss & Jenayah Group’s medical segment.
Today, the group is composed of 4 companies specialized in the private healthcare services and is considered as the regional pioneer and leader in the governorate of Sousse.
Status: Current
Sector: Retail & Other Services
Stake: 49.8%
Investment Date: July 1980
Status: Current
Sector: Retail & Other Services
Stake: 6%
Investment Date: August 2001
Tunisie Catering was founded 18 years ago and is the main player in the airline catering industry in Tunisia. Tunisie Catering has been managed by Tunisair since 2015.
Status: Current
Sector: Food and Agribusiness
Stake: 20.2%
Investment Date: December 2014
Cerealis is a Tunisian group founded in 2003 operating in the agribusiness sector and composed of 3 companies :
Status: Current
Sector: Food And Agribusiness
Stake: 9.33%
Investment Date: May 2010
“Centrale Laitière de Mahdia Vitalait” is a central dairy established in 1997 and specialized in the collection, processing and marketing of bottled and UHT milk and fresh dairy products under the brand name “Vitalait”.
The company operates through two large production lines:
Status: Current
Sector: Food And Agribusiness
Stake: 1.9%
Investment Date: October 2014
Delice Holding, the leader of the industrial milk market, was founded in 1978 and has 9 companies: 1 holding company, 6 companies operating in the agri-food sector, 1 company specialized in packaging for the agri-food industry and 1 distribution company.
The activity of Delice Holding extends over 4 categories: fresh dairy products, cheese products, drink juices and logistics.
The group has been listed on the Tunisian Stock Exchange since October 2014.
http://www.deliceholding.tn/Fr/
Status: Current
Sector: Manufacturing
Stake: 5.4%
Investment Date: November 2013
OneTech Group is a Tunisian private industrial group composed of 14 companies operating in international markets and delivering products and services in more than 50 countries.
The group is structured around three main business lines: Cabling industry, Mechatronics activity and ICT segment.
The group has been listed on the Tunisian stock exchange market since 2013 and is present in the Tunisian, Algerian, Moroccan and European markets.
After almost 40 years, OneTech has become a prominent actor in the energy, automotive, industrial and telecom sectors.
http://onetech-group.com/
Jamila Hogma
Administrative Assistant
Investment Department
Jamila Hogma joined Ekuity Capital in June 2001 as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to this, Jamila worked as a Sales Manager for BATAM for 8 months. Jamila holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from ISG Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Aymen Ben Ayed
Director
Direct Investments Department
Aymen Ben Ayed is a Chartered Accountant. Aymen joined Ekuity Capital in August 2015 as Director within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Aymen worked for EY as Manager for more than 9 years. He has accumulated a professional experience of 8 years managing multiple Transaction Advisory Services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Hela Behi
Financial Controller
Finance Department
Hela Behi joined Ekuity Capital in 2003 as an Accountant before being promoted to the role of Financial Controller in 2017. Hela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IHEC Carthage. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Fathi Saidani
Driver/ Messenger
Support Services Department
Fathi Saidani joined Ekuity Capital in March 1999 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Fedia Ghodbani
Financial Officer
Finance Department
Fedia Ghodbani joined Ekuity Capital in February 2018 as a Finance Officer. Prior to this, Fedia worked for Tetra Pack as an Accountant for 2 years and for “Cabinet Mahmoud Zahaf” as an Auditor for 5 years. Fedia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Control and Audit from ISG Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Alaeddin Al-Zoghlami
Driver/ Messenger
Support Services Department
Alaeddin Al-Zoghlami joined Ekuity Capital in March 2019 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.
Hamza Khenissi
Associate
Direct Investments Department
Hamza Khenissi joined Ekuity Capital in July 2018 as Associate. Prior to this, Hamza worked for PwC as Manager in the Financial Audit and Deals lines of services for over 7 years. He worked on audits of public and private companies and on transactions (Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies and Valuations) in Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal and France. Hamza holds of a Master’s degree in CCA from IAE Lyon. He fluently speaks Arabic and French and has a good level in Business English.
Asma Dhouibi
Manager
Direct Investments Department
Asma Dhouibi is a Chartered Accountant. Asma joined Ekuity Capital in July 2015 as Associate within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Asma worked for EY and Mazars as Senior in Audit and Transactions for more than 5 years. She has accumulated a professional experience of 3 years managing multiple Transaction Advisory Services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.
Hamoud Jassem Alfalleh
Chairman
Mr. Hamoud Jassem Alfalleh is the Chairman of Ekuity Capital’s Board of Directors. Mr. Alfalleh has been working for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Director in the Follow Up Unit within the Asset Management Department since 2006. Prior to this, he worked for Kuwait Catering Company as Chairman for more than 3 years, for Safat Catering Services as General Manager for 3 years, for Kuwaiti United Investment Company as Assistant General Manager for 1 year, for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Assistant Investment Manager for 3 years and for Kuwaiti Company for Trading, Contracting and Foreign Investment as Investment Manager for 9 years. Mr. Alfalleh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce specialized in International Trade from the Western Oregon University, United States. He speaks Arabic and English fluently.
Adel M. Al-Wasmi
Borad Member
Mr. Adel M. Al-Wasmi is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Adel M. Al-Wasmi works for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Division Manager, Personnel Affairs within Administrative, Financial & Personnel Affairs Department since 2017. Mr. Al-Wasmi has also occupied many roles within Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) since 1984, as Head of Recruitment Unit, Personnel Affairs Controller and Manager. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from King’s College, U.S.A. He fluently speaks Arabic and English.
Habib Al Ferchichi
Borad Member
Mr. Habib Al Ferchichi is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Al Ferchichi has been working as Head of the Cabinet of the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts since January 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience within the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.
Mashael Mubarak Al-Maskati
Borad Member
Mrs. Mashael Mubarak Al-Maskati is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mrs. Al-Maskati works for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as an Investment Manager within the Corporate Development & Reporting Division – Direct Holding Department since January 2019. Mrs. Al-Maskati has 18 years of experience most of which are with KIA in the fields of asset management, investment accounting and investment operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting from Kuwait University. She fluently speaks Arabic and English.
Mehdi Zaoui
Head of Legal
Mehdi Zaoui joined Ekuity Capital in 2018 as Head of Legal Department. He has more than 10 years experience as a Corporate Lawyer. Prior to joining Ekuity Capital, Mehdi was Governor of Ariana and Zaghouan. Mehdi holds an LLM in International Maritime Law from Swansea University, United Kingdom. He fluently speaks Arabic, English, French and Italian.
