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Akram Rayes, Founder

Akram Rayes

Founder·MELA LTD

Malta

Master's degree, Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 0 months

Founder

April 2018 - Present

MELA LTD

Malta

April 2018 - Present

A last mile logistics B2B and B2C start-up

•Successfully established the company and the brand
•Designed and developed a bespoke logistics platform for the business with an outsourced software house
•Designed and executed the Marketing strategy including vehicle wrapping
•Business Development, attracting new clients and retaining existing client base.
•Working closely with E-commerce businesses, supporting the growth of e-commerce in Malta through logistics and best practices

Key Achievements:

• Over 300 customers registered in the first 24 months
• Over 40, 000 successful deliveries made
• Over EUR 130, 000 revenue within the first 18 months
• Established key accounts with some of Malta’s largest retailers for ecommerce last mile deliveries
Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Logistics and Transportation

General Manager

April 2015 - March 2018

LPTIC Services Ltd

April 2015 - March 2018

Management of the Malta operation and ensuring the smooth running of all office functions.
•Managed key stakeholder relationships both in Malta and in abroad.
•Established and implemented company policies and procedures in addition to overseeing the rollout of the performance management systems, conferring with board members, employees as necessary.
•Manage and build relationships with various consultants and legal advisors.
•Liaising with the Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Company (LPTIC) in Libya on a regular basis and assisting with strategic planning.
•Overseeing the implementation of LPTIC’s strategic Telecommunications initiatives.
•Managing the Investment Portfolio of LPTIC
•Managing Consultants and Legal Advisor mandates on behalf of LPTIC
•Heading the committee responsible for implementing LPTIC’s Public Relations Strategy.
•Direct and coordinate activities of departments
•Preparation of Board presentations and reports
Key Achievements:
•Established the company and set up its offices in Malta
•Reviewed the investment portfolio and created a portfolio tool to allow for quarterly reporting to the board
•Created a new Private Equity based investment strategy bespoke to the strategic needs of the organization
Job role:
Management

Director

June 2011 - March 2015

G2L Consulting Ltd

United Arab Emirates

June 2011 - March 2015

development and client relationship management
•Providing consulting services to international companies from various sectors on Libya related matters, including political analysis, market research, feasibility studies, security updates etc.
•Providing both written and oral reports to clients
Key Achievements:
•Created strong relationships with large consulting firms as well as international oil and gas companies.
•Completed a number of complex projects including detailed political, economic and security analysis on Libya - delivered both verbally and in the form of formal reports.
Job role:
Management

Executive Director

September 2011 - June 2014

Dalia Advisory Ltd

Great Britain (UK)

September 2011 - June 2014

leadership and management to the Libyan Investment Authority’s (LIA) subsidiary office in London, ‘Dalia Advisory Ltd’.
•Ensuring the smooth operation of the office and liaising with the LIA on a regular basis.
•Managed banking relationships.
•Facilities management
•Coordination of VAT filings with Financial Manager; ensure adherence to VAT rules
•Coordination of administrative support to LIA senior management and staff.
•Ensuring that best practice is followed in safety and legality.
•Represented the LIA by holding meetings to assess potential investments and with LIA advisors
Key Achievements:
•Conducted a detailed review of the office's financial transactions since inception in 2009, working with externally mandated accountants and auditors. Reword make it look like an achievements
•Reviewed all vendors and made the necessary changes based on quality and price. (maybe % savings)
•Successfully established and enforced policies and procedures for the Office and its staff.
•Successfully ensured the office and its operations were compliant with all applicable laws.
•Implemented office Health & Safety procedures
•Re-negotiated and monitored existing investment projects on behalf of the LIA. Reword as an achievement
Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Management

Board Member

September 2011 - February 2014

E-Lane Systems

Canada

September 2011 - February 2014

Job role:
Management

Investment Analyst

July 2010 - September 2011

Dalia Advisory Ltd

Great Britain (UK)

July 2010 - September 2011

investment opportunities with large blue-chip global companies.
•Assessed opportunities and negotiating potential Joint Venture projects within Libya; making recommendations to senior management.
•Screened and conducted financial analysis and due diligence on private and public companies that comply with the strategic criteria of the General Investment Fund.
•Liaised with consultancy and advisory firms, successfully negotiating mandate agreements and actively involved in the due diligence phase.
Key Achievements:
•Successfully assisted in the structural planning of the General Investment Fund and actively participated in the development of policies and procedures.
•Successfully led a number of successful negotiations with large blue-chip companies that were assessing Libya as a potential target for the setting up of factories that would serve the region and sub-Saharan Africa.
Company industry:
Financial Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Investment Analyst

November 2007 - July 2010

Libyan Investment Authority (LIA)

United Arab Emirates

November 2007 - July 2010

due diligence on public and private equity investment proposals, assessing financial, political and macroeconomic scenarios, and make recommendations to senior managers on strategic fit and feasibility; negotiate mandates with investment banks.
•Monitored and analysed existing investments, including performance reviews, and prepared periodic reports on the investment portfolio and individual investments to top management.
•Administered investments including purchases and sales, capital calls, dividend distributions, capital distribution and maturity of investments.
•Considered implications of economic and business developments affecting the investment portfolio and investment strategy, liaising with Fund and Investment Managers.
Key Achievements:
•Recommended termination of a deal initially seeking $1Bn after conducting due diligence that found the target was in a legal battle with a key contractor and the country was politically unstable.
•Independently led negotiations on scope, analysis and fees for mandates with five investment banks to perform technical due diligence.
•Actively analysed real estate proposals in the UK, North America, Europe, Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Assistant General Manager

August 2002 - November 2007

August 2002 - November 2007

Job role:
Management

Assistant

January 2005 - January 2007

Well

United Arab Emirates

January 2005 - January 2007

run import-export business and sole distribution agents for Wella Intercosmetic GmbH.
•Managed all aspects of the business including HR, Finance and Administration
Key Achievements:
•Personally, developed bespoke software that collated all activities of the business including sales, warehousing and invoicing; allowing for the ability to print a wide range of reports and track financial aspects of the business.
•Increased sales and distribution reach by over 150%
Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Administration

June 2003 - December 2004

UNHCR

United Arab Emirates

June 2003 - December 2004

and managed a project to provide durable solutions to 300 refugee families in Libya & managed a team of four NGO staff.
Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Support Analyst

June 2000 - July 2002

Arab Banking Corporation

Great Britain (UK)

June 2000 - July 2002

for the development of housekeeping programs for the banking systems to delete and/or archive files automatically or incorporate it with the 'End of Day' batch run.
•Provided desktop and network support and produced adhoc performance reports and user guides.
Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Information Technology

Education

Warwick Business School

August 2012

August 2012

Master's degree, Finance

United Kingdom

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

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De Montfort University

August 2000

August 2000

Bachelor's degree, Computing

Afghanistan

GPA (rating): Satisfactory

GPA (rating): Satisfactory

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