From Discount to Fair Value: Telling the Right Story

Hudson Sandler and Impact Boards EM are delighted to invite IBEM members and board directors of emerging-market companies to an exclusive discussion and networking event in London. 

From Discount to Fair Value: Telling the Right Story

London,  7 October 2026,  16:00-19:30 UK time

The event will be held at the offices of Hudson Sandler and will be followed by a networking reception. It will bring together board directors, investors and capital-markets advisers for an open and practical discussion on the factors that shape how emerging-market companies are perceived and valued by international investors. 

Companies that operate in emerging markets face specific challenges when it comes to attracting capital in the public markets. Investors perceive higher risk in markets which they don’t understand or which remain reputationally tarnished by historical issues. Achieving fair equity value requires more than a track record of strong financial performance. This discussion will explore how boards and management teams can mitigate reputational risk and help close the knowledge gap to build trust and ultimately enhance valuation, through conveying good governance, leadership and strategic direction via an effective communications strategy. 

We look forward to welcoming you for an insightful discussion with peers and industry experts. 

The event is by invitation only for IBEM members and selected board directors of emerging-market companies. Space is limited, and guests are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Non-members may attend by invitation only; please email info@iboardsem.com to register your interest. 

Moderator

Olga Pascault is Co-Founder and Chair of Impact Boards EM.

Speakers

Chris McGahan

Chris leads the London Stock Exchange's Primary Markets business in Europe and Central Asia. He was appointed to the role in 2025 having previously held a number of positions across the LSE, most recently leading strategy in the CEO's office. Chris joined LSEG as a graduate in 2017 and during the Covid-19 pandemic was seconded to TheCityUK's Recapitalisation Group to help identify methods of supporting British businesses.

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Marius Dan

At Franklin Templeton, in his role as Chief Executive Officer, Central Asia - Templeton Global Investments, Marius oversees the National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a 1.7 billion US dollar fund comprised of significant minority stakes in 18 large state-owned companies in the country. Their focus is to accelerate the development of the capital market by listing the fund on the Tashkent Stock Exchange as well as leading international exchange, transform the companies, and support excellence in corporate governance. 

Marius Dan's previous role as Deputy CEO of Corporate Strategy has centred around shaping their global investor relations and corporate strategy. With a focus on financial analysis, capital markets, and investments, their team has steered the USD 2.5 billion fund, Fondul Proprietatea, to new heights of success, reflected in its performance on both the London and Bucharest Stock Exchanges. 

Previously, as SVP of Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, he honed skills that are critical for navigating the complex investment landscape. By fostering robust relationships with stakeholders and spearheading strategic initiatives, they have consistently created value for their equity investors. Marius's professional journey is marked by a commitment to excellence in investment management and a strategic vision that propels our corporate objectives forward. 

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Emily Dillon

Emily leads Hudson Sandler’s Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) franchise and has led the communications around multiple high-profile capital markets transactions from the region in recent years, including equity raisings both in London and on domestic stock exchanges. For over 13 years, she has specialised in providing strategic communications advice to companies situated in emerging and frontier markets including Russia, across Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and she is a French and Russian speaker. 

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Robert Sasson

Robert is a private equity investor and non-executive director with over 35 years of experience across emerging markets. He spent 11 years as Managing Partner at UFG Private Equity, a leading CIS-focused PE firm, where he sat on the boards of many of the Fund’s portfolio companies. He served for many years as a board member of Trans-Siberian Gold plc, a gold producer listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market and has direct experience guiding a company through the pre-IPO preparation process. Earlier in his career he headed EBRD's St. Petersburg office, building and managing its portfolio and leading the bank's first Eurobond and local currency financing transactions.

Robert currently serves as Board Observer at Bayport Financial Services (a large Africa focused Payroll Finance group), as EBRD Nominee Director at Eskhata Bank (Tajikistan) and is a Board Member of an academic institution in Armenia. He brings a governance perspective shaped by both institutional (EBRD) and private equity standards, with particular focus on board structuring, value creation and exit readiness.

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