Exotix Partners Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Exotix Partners Appoints New Chief Operating Officer
Experienced banker Adib Pasha joins fast growing Exotix
LONDON, August 15, 2014:
Exotix, the leading frontier, emerging market and illiquid debt merchant bank, has appointed Adib Pasha
as Chief Operating Officer. He succeeds David Baskerville who is retiring from Exotix at the end of the
year.
Adib has worked at several top-tier global investment banks, most recently in the Equities Division of
Credit Suisse as Director, Prime Services Risk. Previously he held roles at Goldman Sachs and Morgan
Stanley and has extensive experience across trading, structuring, risk management and strategy. He
has worked in Asia, the Middle East, US and Europe.
Philip Southwell, Exotix CEO, said: “Adib's skills and experience will be a great asset for Exotix and he
is an excellent successor to David. As our COO, David has been an important component in the
success of the business and we wish him well for the future.”
Adib Pasha said: “Exotix has strong global reputation and a clear strategy which will further enhance
our service offer to clients. Phil Southwell and Ivan Ritossa share very clear strategic objectives that
complement those of the founders of the business and will continue to deliver sustainable growth. I am
excited to be joining Exotix and look forward to working with the team to deliver our strategy.”
For further information contact MHP Communications:
Andrew Leach / Jamie Ricketts / Jonathan Goodstone / Fern Hammond
[email protected]
+44 (0)20 3128 6334 / 8146 / 8184 / 8092
Notes to Editors:
Exotix Partners is a specialist merchant bank with global capability and expertise in fast-growing
emerging, frontier and illiquid markets. Established in 1999 in London our offices now span London,
New York, Dubai and Lagos with a team of highly experienced and skilled professionals. We have a
research, sales and trading platform across the major asset classes; equities, loans and bonds. We
combine skills in raising capital with an understanding of illiquid, distressed and undervalued securities.
In the last 15 years we have advised more than 1,000 clients and through this extensive client base,
our international presence and our research capability, we identify value, provide specialist support and
advice and intermediate buyers and sellers. Exotix is an independent business owned by its employees
and Michael Spencer, CEO of ICAP plc, together with his family trusts.

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