Realterm Appoints Danae Daniilidis as Vice President for EMEA Capital Markets

Strategic Appointment to Enhance Investor Coverage

Realterm, a private equity sponsor specializing in the transportation sector, has announced the appointment of Danae Daniilidis as Vice President of Capital Markets for the EMEA region. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering the firm’s investor relations and capital raising efforts across the Middle East. Daniilidis will manage client relations and oversee capital raising initiatives for Realterm’s closed-end and open-end funds, as well as support the launch of new investment products.

Peter Lesburg, Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Markets at Realterm, expressed confidence in Daniilidis’s capabilities, stating, “With over eight years of capital raising and institutional relationship building across key Middle East regions, Danae will greatly deepen and expand investors’ understanding of Realterm’s strategies and capabilities in the region.” Her appointment is seen as a significant milestone as Realterm continues to enhance its investor coverage throughout EMEA.

Establishment of UAE Office to Support Growth

In conjunction with Daniilidis’s appointment, Realterm is also establishing a new office in the UAE, a move that underscores the firm’s long-term commitment to the Middle East market. This office is expected to facilitate closer engagement with local investors and enhance the firm’s operational footprint in the region.

Daniilidis brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having previously served as the Middle East Partner at iCapital in Dubai. There, she was responsible for expanding the company’s regional presence and advising clients on private market investment opportunities. Her earlier experience includes a role as Vice President of Capital Introductions at Citigroup in London, where she focused on hedge fund strategies.

Daniilidis’s Academic and Professional Background

Daniilidis holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London. She is multilingual, proficient in English, French, Dutch, and Greek, which positions her well for engaging with a diverse investor base in the Middle East.

Realterm is recognized for its focus on investments in real assets within the transportation industry, managing over 450 investments totaling $14 billion in assets on behalf of a global investor base. The firm’s commitment to developing and managing differentiated real estate and infrastructure assets serves critical land, air, sea, and rail networks worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Danae Daniilidis?

Danae Daniilidis is the newly appointed Vice President of Capital Markets for EMEA at Realterm.

What will Daniilidis be responsible for at Realterm?

She will manage client relations, oversee capital raising, and support the launch of new investment products.

Why is Realterm opening an office in the UAE?

The new office aims to strengthen Realterm’s commitment to the Middle East and enhance investor relations.

What is Realterm’s focus as a private equity sponsor?

Realterm focuses on investments in real assets for the transportation industry, managing diversified portfolios globally.

What is Daniilidis’s educational background?

She holds a Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Imperial College London.