
Paul Maasdorp
Managing Director, Nairobi
Paul Maasdorp is a Managing Director and Partner of Emerging Capital Partners (ECP). Mr. Maasdorp’s focus includes deal sourcing, investment appraisal, transaction execution, and portfolio monitoring.
Prior to joining ECP in 2010, Mr. Maasdorp worked with Berkshire Partners LLC, a Boston-based private equity firm with aggregate capital commitments of over $11 billion. At Berkshire, he worked on investments in various sectors including consumer/retail, business services, and transportation throughout the US and Europe. Mr. Maasdorp began his career with Bain & Company’s private equity and general consulting practices.
Mr. Maasdorp holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Harvard College. He is a citizen of Zimbabwe. Mr. Maasdorp has served on the boards of Artcaffé (Kenya), IATF Tech Logistics (Southern Africa), IHS Holdings (Pan Africa), Java House (East Africa), Maarifa Education (Kenya), and Remitix Holdings (Pan Africa).