Dated Fed 2007:
About Pala Investments Holdings Limited
Pala Investments Holdings Limited, registered in Jersey, the United Kingdom, was launched in 2006. It is a US$900 million multi-strategy alternative investment fund with a particular focus on mining and resource companies in developed and emerging markets. It seeks to assist these companies by providing strategic advice and innovative financing solutions. Pala Investments Holdings Limited is advised on an exclusive basis by Pala Investments AG.
About the Managing Directors of Pala Investments AG
Joseph Belan: A Canadian, Joe Belan joined Pala Investments AG in September 2006, following service with Goldman Sachs as an Executive Director in Investment Banking and Head of Metals and Mining and Steel, based in London. He has worked on a number of landmark global advisory and financing transactions in the metals and mining industry. He has an Honours Business Administration degree from the Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario.
Jan Castro: Prior to joining Pala Investments AG, Jan Castro was Senior Vice President, Investments and Corporate Affairs for Mechel OAO, a major Russian mining and metals company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. His responsibilities included mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, and investor and public relations. Jan was also responsible for the management of Mechel's IPO on the NYSE (2004). He previously worked for an international law firm, advising clients on public and private offerings of equity and debt. He received his J.D. and B.A. from Columbia University. |
