Caspian General Investments Hires Central Asia Specialist to Spearhead Investment Activities in the Region

LONDON, July 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Caspian General Investments plc, the Central Asia-focused natural resources and infrastructure investment company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Reza Tabrizi as Chief Executive Officer.

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Dr Tabrizi has been at the forefront of promoting British businesses in Central Asia and Caucuses, one of the fastest-growing regions in the world, for the past eighteen years. He advised the energy division of HSBC INUK on business emanating out of the Caspian Sea neighbouring republics from 2000-2009 and has worked closely with the governments of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Russia and the Kyrgyz Republic. Dr Tabrizi was the founder and director of the Caspian Foundation for Democracy in 2006 and is founder and president of both the Anglo-Kyrgyz and Anglo-Turkmen Societies. Dr Tabrizi is a director of London Stock Exchange-listed Premier Gold Resources plc, a Central Asia-focused gold exploration and development company. Dr Tabrizi has been instrumental in securing trade deals worth hundreds of millions of pounds for the United Kingdom with Central Asian and Caucasian countries.

Speaking of his appointment as Chief Executive Officer, Dr Tabrizi said: "Having been active for almost two decades in the identification and management of investments in Central Asian and Caucasian countries, I am acutely aware of what potential exists. A combination of improving democracy and business legislation with a wealth of natural resources make the region among the most exciting in the world for investment."

"There is a substantial requirement for investment in infrastructure throughout the region," continued Dr Tabrizi. "Through Caspian General Investments plc our goal is to assist the Central Asian and Caucasian countries in the responsible development of natural resources and associated infrastructure in order to allow them to capitalise on these assets and grow their economies."

"Having devoted the majority of my working life to business in Central Asia I am certain that key to any successful investment in the region is the proactive engagement of, and partnership with, local communities," said Dr Tabrizi. "This approach will be core to Caspian General Investment plc's strategy in the region."

Caspian General Investments plc is currently considering a number of opportunities in the oil and gas, hydropower and rare earth metal industries.

About Caspian General Investments plc

Incorporated in London in 2007, Caspian General Investments operates as an investment company with interests in oil and gas, infrastructure, hydropower and natural resources.  

Contacts: Caspian General Investments plc, Tel: +44(0)20-7491-9529, Fax: +44(0)20-7493-6099

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