Oleg Kaplanian

CREI is a telecom infrastructure investment and asset management platform focused on deploying sustainable Telecom ESCO and Tower solutions across frontier and emerging markets. I lead Corporate Development, driving origination, deal structuring, and strategic engagement with telecom operators and financial partners. - Originate and structure telecom and energy infrastructure opportunities across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia - Lead commercial negotiations and execution of long-term infrastructure agreements with operators including Orange and MTN - Structure Tower solutions and associated commercial models to support network expansion and long-term infrastructure deployment - Define commercial and contractual frameworks to ensure bankability and long-term project sustainability - Structure Telecom ESCO platforms based on solar and battery hybrid systems, delivering material reductions in diesel consumption and improved network availability - Support financing processes and engage with development finance institutions and lenders to ensure bankability of projects - Align commercial, technical, legal, and financing workstreams to convert opportunities into executable investment platforms

Led the origination, structuring, negotiation, and signing of telecom and energy infrastructure projects across frontier and emerging markets, including Telecom ESCO and Tower platforms

Focused on financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and supporting financing and transaction execution for telecom and energy infrastructure projects.

- Assessed internal and external investment opportunities across a diversified group and family office structure - Developed financial models, valuations, and business plans to support investment and strategic decision-making - Oversaw due diligence processes and coordinated with legal and financial advisors on transaction structuring and tax optimization - Reviewed financial performance, budgets, and investment returns across portfolio companies - Supported the execution of real estate transactions and ongoing asset-level performance monitoring

- Supported the structuring and financing of large-scale agribusiness and related infrastructure projects - Developed financial models and feasibility studies across farming, processing, and trading operations - Supported investor engagement and debt and equity fundraising processes - Assisted in the preparation of transaction documents, investment materials, and offering memorandums - Coordinated due diligence processes with external advisors and stakeholders

- Participated in the origination and execution of equity and fixed income transactions across the MENA region - Developed financial models, valuations, and investment materials for transactions ranging from USD 10M to USD 50M - Conducted market research and supported investor engagement and placement activities - Assisted in due diligence and the preparation and review of transaction documentation across multiple sectors

- Supported internal audit activities across operational and financial processes - Contributed to the identification of risks and the development of recommendations to improve internal controls and reporting - Worked with management and MIS teams to enhance system controls and data reporting - Assisted in capital budgeting and project performance evaluation - Participated in financing discussions and interactions with banking partners

- Supported office financial administration and tracking of program-related expenses - Assisted sub-grantees in financial and program reporting requirements - Contributed to the preparation and coordination of media development programs

A program of 21 finance courses including Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Banking, Insurance, Financial Economics, Portfolio Management, Options, International Accounting and Islamic Finance.

Partnership between ESCP Europe and ESA, whereby the program applies the curriculum of the Specialized Masters in Finance by ESCP Europe and hosts the academics of ESCP Europe on ESA’s Beirut campus. The program provides a double master in finance from ESCP Europe and ESA.

Business Studies, with emphases in Finance, Economics and Management. Coursework included 24 business courses tackling Accounting, Managerial Finance, Banking, Financial Institutions and Markets, Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, Micro and Macro Economics, Monetary Theory and Policy, Public Finance and Fiscal Policy, Marketing, HR Development, and Strategy Planning and Policy Formulation.

Coursework includes 55 courses tackling Electrical Engineering (22 courses), Computer Engineering (7 courses), Industrial, Mechanical and General Engineering Subjects (9 courses), Chemistry and Physics (4 courses), Math (3 courses), English Proficiency (2 courses), and General & Cultural Topics (8 courses).