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SuperReturn Africa
2-4 December 2025
The Westin, Cape Town

Zain Shamim
Director, Private Equity at U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
Chair, Moderator

Profile

Zain Shamim is a Director at the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). He is responsible for leading DFC's direct equity investments with a focus on critical infrastructure and energy on a global basis. Prior to DFC, he was a principal investment professional with experience in buyout and private credit transactions. He began his career as an analyst at Morgan Stanley.

Agenda Sessions

  • Unlocking pension fund potential

    14:10
  • Chair’s welcome address

    08:45
  • Chair’s afternoon remarks

    13:45
  • End of main conference day one

    17:00