Peter Maila to leave FMO
FMO has announced that Peter Maila, its co-chief investment officer, will leave the organisation at the end of June.
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FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, has announced that Peter Maila, its co-chief investment officer, will leave the organisation at the end of June to join Zvilo, a London-headquartered supply chain finance company. Maila, an early investor in Zvilo, will lead the company’s expansion into the African market in his new role as CEO Africa, starting 1 July 2025.
Maila said: “Although I know I will deeply miss my work and colleagues at FMO, within Zvilo there is an urgent need to strengthen its management now that the company is growing rapidly. Additionally, it gives me the opportunity to focus my attention fully on Africa again. I am very grateful for my time at FMO, and I have sincerely appreciated the interaction with the supervisory board, the collaboration with my fellow management board members, and the dedication of all my colleagues at FMO.”
Dirk Jan van den Berg, chair of FMO’s supervisory board, said: “While we will miss Peter's expertise, energy, and passion for private equity at FMO and value his role on the management board, we respect his decision and wish him every success in his new position at Zvilo.”
Huib-Jan de Ruijter, FMO’s co-chief investment officer, will temporarily take over Maila’s responsibilities.
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