Experience and interest in the transatlantic market

Mission statement

The Transatlantic Business Forum is a portal that connects professionals and other individuals interested in the transatlantic economy.  It facilitate discussions regarding the transatlantic economy as well as communications regarding opportunities for cross border capital flows between Europe and the Americas, both for Mergers & Acquisition or Trade, and discuss best practices in promoting them.

M&As in Europe and Americas account for 80% of global activity of which at least 10% is cross-border.  At the same time trade between US and the EU accounts for 60% of global trade. This is an enormous activity that often eludes the spotlight of the business community. That's more evident for small & middle size investments which are ignored by large investors while low advisory fees limit the potential to market them at a broader scale. This portal pays special attention to opportunities in this overlooked market segment.

The Transatlantic Business Forum’s Discussion Forum includes more than 500 active business and finance professionals, that include private equity professionals, consultants, CFOs, in Europe and Americas that consistently exchange points of view on economic issues and share information on investment opportunities that creating liquidity in the private investment market.

Background

The Transatlantic Business Forum was created by Pete Chatziplis a seasoned finance professional with more than 10 years of diversified experience in advising large multinational corporations in Mergers & Acquisitions, financial and strategic consulting, business development, restructuring and capital raising in Europe and the US.  Pete’s specialization is financial services (commercial banks and private equity) but has also done work in telecoms, health services, tourism & leisure, consumer goods and retailing. 

Pete’s current interests include transatlantic capital flows, emerging markets (the BRIC with the addition of Central Eastern Europe as well as Latin America) and green technology.

Pete holds an MBA from Manchester Business School UK/Kelley Business School Indiana University and a Bsc/Msc from the National Technical University of Athens Greece.  He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (IFRS), a Chartered Financial Analyst and a Certified Corporate Finance Advisor from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.  He has given presentations and written articles on topics related to Mergers & Acquisitions.  He currently serves as Director for Financial Affairs of the EUUSA NGO (www.euusa.org).

Certain other professionals and executives cooperate and contribute to the Transatlantic Business Forum.  You may inquire about such opportunities at info@transatlanticbusinessforum.com . We welcome your interest and suggestions.