Partner, Verod Capital ManagementSteering Committee Member
areas of expertise
Private Equity & Growth Capital in Africa | Cross-Border Investment Strategy | Portfolio Value Creation | ESG and Sustainable Finance
education
Specialized Master’s in Audit & Consulting from ESCP-EAP, Paris | Business Degree from ESLSCA, Paris
Background
Pacôme Zahabi is a distinguished investment professional with over 26 years of experience across corporate banking, private equity, financial consulting, and capital markets throughout both Francophone and Anglophone Africa. As a newly appointed partner at Verod Capital Management and a vital member of the CAMPEA Steering Committee and Board, Pacôme brings deep regional expertise and strategic leadership to the Central African investment ecosystem.
Professional Highlights
Appointed in May 2024 as the firm’s fourth partner, Pacôme spearheads growth in Francophone and Central African markets, enhancing Verod’s cross-border investment strategy and elevating its geopolitical reach. With a history of executive Leadership Across Africa, previously Pacôme served as Senior Director at Mediterrania Capital Partners, led investment functions at NSIA Participants S.A., and held senior roles at UBA Group and the BRVM, shaping robust capabilities in portfolio management, M&A, and financial advisory. He has foundations in audit & finance with an early career with Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen—giving Pacôme a disciplined financial and analytical foundation that informs his rigorous investment approach. Pacôme Zahabi holds a Specialized Master’s degree in Audit & Consulting from the prestigious ESCP-EAP Business School in Paris, one of Europe’s leading business schools. He also earned a Bachelor’s Business degree from ESLSCA, Paris, laying the foundation for his extensive career in finance, investment, and advisory across Africa.
Strategic Value to CAMPEA & Central Africa
As a Steering Committee and Board Member at CAMPEA, Pacôme advances the Association’s mission by strengthening CAMPEA’s regional investment leadership through deep networks and insights across West and Central Africa. He serves as facilitator of cross-border capital flow, linking institutional investors with frontier opportunities.
Grounded in his diverse private equity and banking experience that elevate deal origination and fund strategy, Pacôme’s multi-market acumen and leadership ensure CAMPEA remains a trusted bridge between Central Africa’s growing fundraising capacity and global institutional capital.
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