Bill Morrow has been with Mid Europa and its predecessor for over ten years, the last four of which he has served as COO with responsibility for the investment process, investor relations and reporting, and risk management. Prior to assuming COO duties Bill was a senior investment professional with the firm following twenty years in banking and development finance.

Jacques du Preez joins Mid Europa from Pond Venture Partners where he was COO. In addition to Bill Morrow’s current role, Jacques will take responsibility for all administrative, budget, financial and accounting activities at Mid Europa. Prior to Pond Ventures Jacques owned a business services firm providing outsourced back office services, IT support, accounting, tax and financial support to a number  of multinational firms. Before forming his firm Jacques spent a dozen years in accounting, and financial consulting with Deloitte & Touche and Accenture.

Thierry Baudon, Managing Partner of Mid Europa said: “we are sorry to see Bill go. He has been an integral part of the Mid Europa team since its inception, and will be missed, but he has kept to his long-held plans to retire this year. He will continue to be available to us as a consultant. We are, however, very fortunate to have someone of Jacque’s caliber, extensive background and relevant industry experience to assume full responsibility for all operational support functions of Mid Europa.”