Abdullah Al-Weshah, Head of Placement

Abdullah Al-Weshah

Head of Placement

Klint Ventures

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, MBA in Marketing
Experience
14 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 4 Months

Head of Placement at Klint Ventures
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since February 2021

Profile: Klint Ventures is a European tech-focused investment company investing in growth phase companies. Founded and managed by experienced investors and entrepreneurs with a successful track record. We offer investment opportunities with high return potential and controlled risk.

Highlights:
• Led Expansion Plan Of Company Establishing GCC Office In DIFC.
• Worked Closely With Board Of Directors And Group CEO To Setup The Legal Entity In UAE.
• Led Placement Team For Capital Raise Of EUR 25M For Pre-IPO Round.
• Raised Capital For Multiple Portfolio Companies In Their Series A/B Rounds.
• Worked Closely With Liechtenstein Team And Switzerland Team For The IPO Process.
• Managed Launch Event For The Company Operations In UAE With Royal Family, UHNWI And Institutional Investors.
• Development Of Business Strategy To Expand For Sourcing Deals And Market Penetration In MENA Region.
• Worked Closely with UAE Team developing Managerial & Communication to meet with KPI’s.

Chief Strategy Officer at Dubai Cultiv8 Investments Limited
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2020 to February 2021

Profile: Dubai Cultiv8 Investments Limited (Dubai Cultiv8) is category 3C Wealth and Asset Management Company established under the DIFC law No.2 of 2009 to manage Collective Investment Funds and Advise on Financial Products focused on Technology, Healthcare an Education. Dubai Cultiv8 is initiated and owned by MBRF (Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SMEs) and is in operation since May 2018.

Highlights:
• • Developed inclusive strategic plan and strategy by collaborating with leadership team, board and executive.
• Acting as a key advisor to Chief Executive Officer on critical changes in the competitive landscape, global marketplace, and external business environment.
• Managed to Secure Funding for the capital increase of Asset Management Company - GP.
• Secured Investors Commitments for Technology Fund / LP.
• Creation of Multiple Revenue stream models for the company to conclude Financial Services.
• Evaluate various IP functions to define companies added value including intangible asset valuation, risk mitigation and tasks related to identification of market penetration strategy for portfolio companies.
• Advised on monetization of IP functions prior Investment Due Diligence as a member of Investment Committee.
• Working Closely with Sourcing Team for investment opportunities.
• Communicating and implementing the strategy internally and externally so that all employees, partners, and other stakeholders understand the company-wide strategic plan.
• Oversee the overall strategic planning and corporate performance management processes, including KPIs for Investment Portfolio in coordination with executive management.
• Lead the development and update of the company corporate strategy and annual business plans aligning top-down strategic priorities with bottom-up platform of co-investments plans.
• Identified key capital projects, joint ventures, potential M&A targets, and other strategic partnership opportunities.

Investment Director at TAMALLUK Holding
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2012 to January 2020

Profile: TAMALLUK HOLDING is the Investment arm of the Private Office of H.E Mubarak Bin Hamoodah Al Dhaheri, established in 2007 with headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The company has a diversified portfolio of companies valued at USD 750 Million assets under management and wholly owned by The Private Office.

Highlights:
• Led Establishment of the investment and business development department within the holding company developing strategic shift towards investment management and built department from scratch.
• Creation of Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model with multiple Local/International Companies and Authorities to cover the various infrastructure projects scope range in the region including (Energy, Water, Social Infrastructure and Transportation).
• Led in formulating strategies and operational programs for private sector development and PPP promotion in the region in coordination with both assigned sector divisions, private sector operations and in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Advise and assist sector divisions in identifying, developing, structuring, and executing non-sovereign and sovereign PPP projects across all sectors. Actively support the development and financing of demonstration projects which apply innovative PPP approaches
• Established a portfolio of 48 international Companies with diversified business activity (Real Estate, Construction, Oil & Gas, Solar Energy, Transportation, IT .and others) within the region and supported companies in the whole project life cycle till award of major UAE infrastructural projects (Gov & Non-Gov)
• Managed a real estate portfolio across various sectors including, commercial, residential, healthcare, education, F&B and logistics with geographical coverage across the UAE, Europe, UK and the US achieving assets under management valued at USD 350 Million.
• Worked closely with leading authorities and developers on key projects including Emaar Properties, Mubadala, Aldar Properties, RTA, DEWA, Miral, Al-Ain Holding, Etihad Rail, Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Customs and others.
• Managed all acquisitions structuring and worked closely to financial/commercial/legal advisors.
• Formulated strategies to ensure a healthy and robust pipeline for expansion with on time conversion of deals from sourcing to execution and exit.
• Developed Strategies to ensure robust pipeline for new business deals and managed day-to-day operations; lead budget allocation strategy, hired staff and developed investment management policies & procedures.

Private Equity Associate at Ghodaf Holding
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2012 to August 2012

Profile:

Chery International in association with Ghodaf Holding a diversified investment group from manufacturing, retail, real estate, to aviation, trading of pharmaceuticals and supplies, finance, agriculture, livestock, poultry, and car agents in MENA, EU and US.

Highlights:
• Worked closely with management on strategized investment plans and private equity budget allocation for a leading global investment group focused on MENA.
• Oversaw investment activity specifically, relationships with banks, investors and institutional firms.
• Supervised and monitored campaign effectiveness for M&A transactions and capital market buyouts;

Associate at OptiMed Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2011 to April 2012

Profile:
OptiMed Jordan is jointly owned and operated by OptiMed Australia. It is a fully independent wholesaler of ophthalmic diagnostic and therapeutic instruments as well as pharmaceuticals.
Highlights
• Supervised the merger of the two companies and worked on structuring private equity fund for an independent wholesaler of ophthalmic instruments and pharmaceuticals; researched and reported on potential clients, sector opportunities and competition.
• Planned and implemented marketing and public relations programs to enhance investor growth and retention.

Investment Consultant at Newington Estates
  • United Kingdom - London
  • January 2010 to April 2011

Profile:
Newington London Estates has a reputation for excellence. Whether you are looking to buy/rent your first home, sell/Lease your house or even outsource property management, it was the perfect team for the job.
Highlights
• Implemented new sales/leasing techniques in real estate dealings specifically GCC clients.
• Organize and manage client’s database for asset management department.
• Deliver good services and provide administrative support in handling clients.
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Education

Master's degree, MBA in Marketing
  • at University of Wales
  • June 2011

MBA Dissertation • Analysis of the factors that affect’s consumer’s attitudes toward green environment phenomena’s specifically in Automotive Industry. • Proposed innovative recommendations to affect consumer’s behaviors, attitudes either to change or to reinforce their beliefs in Hybrid Cars. • Objectives met Aims of the research.

Master's degree, MBA
  • at University of Wales
  • April 2011
Bachelor's degree, MIS
  • at Al Ahliyaa Amman University
  • September 2005

Bachelor in MIS

Specialties & Skills

Press Release Creation
Marketing Communications Planning
Social Media Marketing
Real Estate Development
MS World
Social Media Course
Negotiation, Strategy, Management
Investment Management
Venture Capital

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Real Estate Marketing (Certificate)
Strategic Leadership Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2009
Valid Until:
November 2009
SMM (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2010
Valid Until:
February 2010

Hobbies

  • Reading
    CRM Award