Bassirou Niang

Managing Director at Development Partners International (DPI)

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Bassirou Niang is Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations at Development Partners International (DPI), a leading Africa-focused private investment platform with $4bn raised since inception.

Bassirou leads investor relations activities across DPI’s funds and co-investments. He engages with institutional investors across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and advises on strategic fundraising initiatives, investor engagement and long-term capital partnerships.

Prior to joining DPI, Bassirou was an Investment Professional at Adiwale Partners, a private equity firm focused on West Africa. He began his career at State Street Investment Management in Canada within the Global Asset Allocation team.

Bassirou has been recognised as one of Private Equity International’s Future Leaders and is a member of the CFA Society UK.