Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
As Senior Vice President at the Public Investment Fund (PIF), one of the largest sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) globally, I have led valuation efforts for private equity real estate and infrastructure investments, backed by over 20 years of expertise in real estate (Knight Frank, JLL and Savills) and finance spanning Europe and the Middle East. My core focus includes private equity real estate valuations for investment and acquisition purposes, IPOs, and REITs and real estate strategic advisory for high-impact projects. I have provided informed and strategically focused advice on investment and divestment of real assets, planned vs projected returns, optimal real asset performance and alternatives to improve returns on property investments. I spearheaded a PIF team specializing in portfolio investment appraisals, review of feasibility studies, development appraisals and business plans for complex (brownfield or greenfield) developments and valuations of diverse asset classes such as large mixed-use master plans (Saudi Giga Projects), shopping malls, healthcare facilities and global portfolios of hospitality assets. Committed to enhancing real estate asset performance, we have leveraged - apart from financial modeling - advanced financial modeling tools to provide data-driven insights and solutions, empowering informed decision-making and long-term value creation of the Fund's Portfolio Companies. Proud to have contributed to PIF's Asset Under Management (AUM) meteoric increase to $925 billion while supporting Saudi Vision 2030! My service in the Greek Army Special Forces played a formative role in shaping my leadership approach. While my military experience was voluntary and not the central focus of my career, it has instilled key traits - integrity, self-discipline, resilience, decisiveness and a strong sense of accountability.
PIF is one of the largest and fastest growing SWFs in the world with over $925Bn of Assets Under Management. Established and led the real estate valuation function, including policy and procedural development, team structuring, and operational governance. Valuation and acquisition of global listed and unlisted real estate.
Knight Frank is the largest global private property consultancy with 512 offices in 60 countries. Led and managed high quality, complex valuations for commercial, residential, industrial assets and development land bank across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Supported the Country Head to establish the valuation practice in KSA, executing successfully the company’s business plan.
JLL is an American professional services and investment management company specializing in real estate. A Fortune 500 company, JLL has about 80,000 employees over 300 offices worldwide in 80 countries. JLL is the second largest publicly traded commercial real estate firm in the world. Executed valuation assignments for financial institutions, major developers, investors, occupiers and wealthy families in the Middle East and North Africa with a specific focus on Riyadh, KSA.
Emirates REIT was the UAE's first DFSA regulated Real Estate Investment Trust to be listed on Nasdaq Dubai (2014) and currently has over $1Bn of assets under management (AUM) in its portfolio. Conducted internal investment valuations for potential acquisition purposes with the use of financial modelling, market analysis and review of financial, legal and technical due diligence. Prepared investment reports and recommendations for the Investment Committee (now Board).
Executed real estate valuations for commercial, residential, industrial, mixed-use assets and development land for private, institutional and banking clients across the UAE. Conducted feasibility studies and change of use consultancy work and also guided the team around RICS best practice.