Speakers

Adam Pickard has been a Principal on the Investment team at Grain since 2023, and is responsible for deal origination and investment underwriting, with particular focus on EMEA and APAC. Prior to Grain, Mr. Pickard served as Director of M&A at IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS), one of the largest independent owners, operators, and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world. Previously, he was part of the EMEA TMT coverage group at Jefferies International Limited. Mr. Pickard holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Mathematical Statistics, with Honours in Financial Risk Management, from University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets from University of Edinburgh. Founded in 2007, Grain Management is a leading global investment firm. The Firm believes broadband and digital infrastructure are foundational to the tech-enabled transformation occurring across all industries and facets of society. Grain's global team of seasoned and diverse professionals share a collective passion for the power of connectivity to strengthen communities and unlock human potential for all. Grain specializes in digital infrastructure and is a trusted solutions provider to the broadband and communications industry. The Firm's unique combination of sector knowledge, experience as operators, and disciplined analytical approach guides their differentiated investment strategy across fiber networks, data centers, wireless spectrum, cell towers, and services.