Brookfield Announces Appointment of Sir Ron Kalifa as Vice Chair and Head of Financial Infrastructure
23 Octubre 2023 - 6:00AM
Brookfield Asset Management (“Brookfield”) announced today the
appointment of Sir Ron Kalifa as Vice Chair and Head of Financial
Infrastructure investments. Ron brings a wealth of experience to
his role at Brookfield, including over two decades of building and
transforming businesses in the global payments space, and as a
Non-Executive Director of the Bank of England’s Court of Directors.
Brookfield’s financial infrastructure strategy
focuses on identifying opportunities in digital assets and services
that form the backbone of the global financial economy. The
strategy typically seeks mature, high-quality companies that are
integral components of the financial ecosystem and leverages
Brookfield’s expertise in growing businesses through operational
value creation. Brookfield has invested or committed approximately
$5 billion in financial infrastructure companies, including Network
International1 and Magnati. The addition of Sir Ron Kalifa to lead
this strategy will allow Brookfield to increase our footprint in
this critical area of focus.
Anuj Ranjan, President, Brookfield’s Private
Equity Group, said, “Ron is a renowned leader in the global
financial services industry, and we are thrilled to welcome him to
Brookfield. His knowledge and expertise put him at the forefront of
the rapidly evolving financial services economy, and we are excited
to work together as we identify opportunities in this growing
investible universe.”
Ron Kalifa said, “The global financial system is
at an inflection point, with macroeconomic trends driving a sector
transition that requires scale capital and deep operating
expertise. I look forward to working with the team to leverage the
benefits of the Brookfield ecosystem and build solutions to help
companies navigate this changing landscape.”
Brookfield Chair, Mark Carney commenting on the appointment
said: “Ron and I have known each other for many years including
during our time together at the Bank of England. I look forward to
working with Ron as we grow Brookfield’s financial infrastructure
capabilities.”
Ron served as CEO of Worldpay, one the world’s
leading global payments platforms, for over 10 years, overseeing
its divestment into private equity ownership and subsequently to
IPO. In addition, he led and authored an independent review for the
U.K. Government to define a national fintech strategy and delivery
model. He also currently serves as Chairman of Network
International, a leading Middle Eastern payments business, as a
Senior Independent Director on the Court of Directors of the Bank
of England and is a member of the Council of Imperial College,
London.
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Management
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billion of assets under management across renewable power and
transition, infrastructure, private equity, real estate, and
credit. We invest client capital for the long-term with a focus on
real assets and essential service businesses that form the backbone
of the global economy. We offer a range of alternative investment
products to investors around the world — including public and
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funds, financial institutions, insurance companies and private
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operator to invest for value and generate strong returns for our
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