Transnet is enjoying an exciting time in the transport sector. With numerous transport and infrastructure projects ongoing and planned, the scene is set for private sector participation to come to the fore. This session will aim to cover key challenges and opportunities for private sector participation and the project finance market in relation to the freight transport sector and to Transnet’s expansion plans under the Market Demand Strategy. Attendees will gain valuable insights from Transnet itself, as well as from experts in project finance, legal, financial and transaction advisory, as well as technical consultancy disciplines.
Registration: 4.00pm
4.30pm Welcome & Introduction
Theuns Ehlers, Head of Resource & Project Finance, Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa, member of Barclays
4.35pm Keynote Address
James Mackay, Private Sector Participation, Transaction Advisory Services, Transnet Group Commercial
5.00pm Panel discussion – Project Finance Opportunities at Transnet
Moderated by: Thobeka Tubela, Principal, Coverage,
James Mackay, Private Sector Participation, Transaction Advisory Services, Transnet Group Commercial
James Price, Senior Transactor, Infrastructure Finance, Rand Merchant Bank
Karel Potgieter, Partner, Projects: Finance, Construction & Environmental, Webber Wentzel
De Buys Scott, Head of Infrastructure Advisory, Global Infrastructure Major Projects, KPMG
Andrew Shaw, Transport & Logistics Leader for South Africa, PwC
Archie Barnwell, Lead for Africa, Europe & Middle East, Management Consulting, Hatch Goba
Question & Answer Session
5.55pm Closing Remarks from Hosts
Colin King, Principal, Resource & Project Finance, Corporate and Investment Banking division of Absa, member of Barclays
6.00pm Closing Remarks from IPFA
Tony Parker, Independent PPP Consultant, IPFA South Africa Council Member
6.05pm Networking Drinks Reception kindly hosted by Corporate & Investment Bank, Absa member of Barclays