🏃Four Weeks, Two Cities: Hitting Reset in the UAE

I’m pressing the reset button: 4 weeks, 2 cities, ~many coffees.
Dubai Sep 10–20 → Abu Dhabi Sep 22–Oct 3.

Why? Because sometimes it’s riskier to stay put than to move. The UAE’s dynamism is a pull; today’s noise is a push. I’m here to learn fast, meet great people, and map real opportunities in PE/SWF/value creation.

What’s inside the newsletter (playbook included):
• Join communities early. FrenchFounders, CFA (Emirates), 100 Women in Finance, biz councils = instant lift.
• Be in the room. WhatsApp on landing → coffee same week. Momentum follows motion.
• Pack a one-pager. Who you are, what you’re exploring, how to help.
• Anchor with events. Build the week around 1–2 big ones; book meetings off the back of them.
• Follow up same day. Be memorable and useful.
• Mindset: one small bite daily > perfect plan someday.

Ask: If you’re in Dubai/Abu Dhabi, let’s grab a coffee. Intros to PE/SWF folks (Mubadala/ADIA/ADQ and co.) are hugely appreciated.

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Peggy Van de Plassche is a value creation strategist and senior advisor with over 20 years of experience in private equity, financial services, healthcare, and technology. She works with investment firms, boards, and C-suite leaders to accelerate portfolio company performance, drive operational transformation, and unlock long-term value. Peggy specializes in the execution of complex value creation plans—spanning capital allocation, digital enablement, transaction advisory, and leadership alignment. Her work consistently bridges strategy and implementation, helping investors and operators maximize EBITDA and enterprise value. A founding board member of Invest in Canada, she also brings deep expertise in public-private partnerships and institutional capital deployment—critical levers for competitive advantage in today’s global landscape. Her clients have included BMO, CI Financial, HOOPP, OMERS, GreenShield Canada, Nicola Wealth, and Power Financial. Learn more at peggyvandeplassche.com.

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