Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Leveraging innovative ideas in technology to bring efficiency into finance and democratize investing.
* Multiple short term assignments to implement software solution in the telecom segment. * Assignments include remote telecom unit updates and control
• Intensive program to support the application of artificial intelligence across industries • Created a patent-pending smart vent solution which leverages AI (deep re-reinforcement system) to optimize temperature in residential buildings • Launched CoolAI, a startup focused on commercializing the smart vent technology
Led the restructuring and sale of 30% stake in Thakher Real Estate Development Company, total enterprise value at $1,067 million, through shares swap to a listed entity in Saudi Arabia • Sourced and originated over 30 investment opportunities and spearheaded the screening and deal execution for multiple investments • Reviewed and negotiated various transaction documents and terms including: Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPA), Shareholders’ Agreements (SHA) and investment structures • Developed strong relationships with third party advisors and led the due diligence effort on various investment opportunities • Worked extensively with portfolio companies to support strategic initiatives and financing needs including merger discussions and the acquisition of strategic assets • Managed the exit process for multiple portfolio companies and the restructuring of other assets • Developed internal investment processes and templates to standardize and streamline the investment process and provided mentoring and training for junior members in the team Representative Transactions • $214 million sale of 30% stake of Thakher Real Estate Development Company, one of the largest real estate development companies in GCC, to Altayyar Group through shares swap with total enterprise value at $1,067 million (closed 2016) • $40 million investment for 20% stake in a restaurants operator with over $90 million in revenues • $100 million minority investment in a one of largest retailers in GCC with over $424 million in revenues