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About
SEAF
Our
People and Our Values
Success
is the creation of new wealth, rather than the redistribution of
existing wealth. Simply put, our objective is to deliver superior
risk adjusted rates of return while fulfilling a mission is to increase
the size of the economic pie.
People
For
more than 15 years SEAF and its people have demonstrated a steadfast
commitment to delivering upon this objective with:
Dedicated
– From the early days in Central and Eastern Europe to the more
recently established funds in Asia and Latin America, the people
of SEAF have dedicated themselves to building local companies as
a means to meet the needs of all stakeholders including investors,
entrepreneurs, employees, and the communities in which each company
operates.
Resourceful
– a requisite for investing in local companies is innovation, and
being able to structure deals in ways that provide win-win solutions
for all parties in the investment chain. Providing cost effective
post investment assistance is another example of how the SEAF team
must be resourceful, drawing on a strong network of advisors to
help build a local company and enhance its value.
Disciplined
– A challenging investing environment coupled with our desire and
that of our investors to instill transparency and good governance
requires rigorous processes and systems. Throughout its history
SEAF has been able to create and continuously improve upon the human
and electronic processes through which we manage our global portfolio.
Values
These
operational characteristics that make up the 'DNA' of SEAF's people
are built upon a set of core values central to its mission, objectives,
and strategy:
Ownership
- Conducting our affairs with the utmost level of professionalism
and precision is central to our operating culture. We dedicate the
time and resources necessary to fully investigate and understand
each investment opportunity, report progress to investors in a timely
manner, and assist our investees as appropriate to grow value.
Integrity
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards, combined with
transparent and constructive working relationships with partners,
increases our effectiveness and strengthens our ability to meet
our objectives. We are honest and straightforward, and operate within
the letter and intent of the law.
Respect
- We value differences, and draw strength from the diversity
of our colleagues, our partners, our investors and investees.
Teamwork
- By collaborating with private industry, government, and nongovernmental
organizations, SEAF's activities contribute to making local communities
in emerging economies around the world more desirable and safer
places to live and work.
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