2iB Partners (Singapore) and TMA Group (US) agree on US-Asia Pacific Partnership

• 2iB Partners can now offer market access to clients into the US

• TMA Group can now offer market access to clients into Asia Pacific

• Partnership to increase and facilitate US-Southasia M&A

26th January, 2018 – 2iB Partners and TMA group announced a partnership to provide clients with increased market access and network, now offering market access into United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, India, China and Southeast Asia. To enhance collaboration between the 2 companies CEO of TMA Group, Mr. Kishore Mirchandani will be appointed Head of US in 2iB Partners and Managing Director of 2iB Partners, Mr. Yang Yen Thaw will be appointed Head of Asia Pacific in TMA Group.

“Both companies are extremely complementary and a 2 way partnership will not only enhance 2iB Partner’s range of service offerings to clients but also give our clients the opportunity to leverage on an extended network of trusted partners in the US. Likewise, TMA Group clients in the US can now leverage on 2iB Partners to gain market access into South Asia. This network and expertise is vital in any company’s internationalization plan. From a cross-border M&A perspective, the partnership will also help increase and facilitate US-Southasia M&A activity. Both teams have had extensive experience in handling M&A transactions in different jurisdictions but with ready man-on-ground presence in those countries, these can greatly facilitate post-M&A integration work.”

-Director and Chief Operating Officer, 2iB Partners, Mr. Dylan Tan.

“There has been a tremendous shift in the way companies are defining their growth strategies and we’ve been deeply involved in conversations with our clients about globalization. Borders are no longer barriers to seek out new customers whether its in Financial Services or ECommerce and we strongly believe that our partnership with 2iB Partners will bring value to our clients looking to expand. There is an alignment in the way we work and the clients we serve.”

 – CEO, TMA Group, Mr. Kishore Mirchandani.

About TMA Group

TMA Group is a leader in fractional C-Suite advisory services, specifically focused on the CFO, CMO and CIO specialities. Each of our results-oriented, seasoned executives have 20+ years of experience ready to advise businesses on strategy, growth plans or to address specific challenges and opportunities. As extended members of your team, our executives and support members offer the flexibility you need with the urgency your business demands.

About 2iB Partners

2iB Partners is a specialist M&A and business consultancy that has a strong presence in Southeast Asia, China, India and UK. 2iB Partners provides M&A deal flow to buy-side companies and also provides ad-hoc entrenchment of highly qualified professionals and business veterans. A strong network of trusted partners in Marketing, Technology, Business Process Outsourcing, Organizational development and C-suite personnel allows for a full suite of services right from advising to implementation.

2iB Partners has extensive networks with strategic buyers, MNCs, listed companies, investment networks and funds from US, UK, China, Philippines, India, Vietnam, Myanmar, etc.

In addition to the above, 2iB Partners also takes up a strategic role for companies outside of the Southeast Asian locale for market entry using Singapore as a gateway. Conversely, 2iB Partners also help companies expand into countries out of Asia, utilizing a trusted network of partners.