Francesco Cottini, CFA

Portfolio Manager, Private Markets Investments

Doha Metropolitan Area

About

Seasoned investment professional with deep expertise in private markets, including direct investments, co-investments, and funds, as well as M&A advisory across diverse sectors and regions. Well-connected within a global network of senior executives and institutional investors, with a proven track record of executing high-value transactions.

Experience

  • Portfolio Manager, Private Markets Investments at QIC Asset Management
    Dec 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Sourced, analyzed, and executed private equity and private credit co-investments, as well as fund investments, globally.

  • Independent Senior Consultant at Cabot Capital Partners
    Jan 2019 - Nov 2019 · 11 mos

    Advised on and managed private placements and mid-market investment opportunities globally, providing M&A services to institutional investors and family offices.

  • Investment Manager - Private Equity at Qatar Abu Dhabi Investment Company
    Jan 2014 - Oct 2018 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Sourced, analyzed and structured investment opportunities globally. Reviewed and conducted due diligence work. Contributed in the negotiation of term sheets, in the preparation of investment recommendations and supporting documents for approval processes.

  • Senior Executive at Ernst & Young
    Jun 2010 - Nov 2013 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    - Focused on business modelling and valuations across a variety of sectors; - Engaged in mergers & acquisitions advisory services.

  • Analyst at TECHNITAL
    Mar 2004 - Jun 2008 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Carried out detailed financial models and economic studies for the execution of Private-Finance-Initiatives (PFI) for the realization / expansion of major civil infrastructure in Italy and abroad, on behalf of private consortia and local governments.