General Manager
Kuwait International Bank
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :27 years, 5 أشهر
Manage a sound Team of Investment professionals from diversified business acumens
Generated returns above the benchmarks of over 15%+ on listed equities
Deliver and outperform MSCI & S&P Sharia Indeces since 2013 and YTD
Generated growth in investment assets thru sound investment adherence and diversification
Asses and manage the existing portfolio thru sound due diligence and adherence
Expanded the Bank’s international presence thru strategic alliances with reputable firms
Diversified the geographic asset allocation into new markets and regions
Manage over $300m in financial investments and over $120M in real estate investments
Serve as member in the following Bank Committee’s:
o Finance & Investment Committee (FIC) o Asset & Liability Committee (ALCO)
o General Management Committee (GMC) o Provision Committee
o Transformation Strategy Committee (BCG Driven)
Developed an investment strategy for the years 2013-2017, stabilize, seed and reap
Assistant General Manager - Corporate Finance (2011)
Assistant General Manager - Investment Banking (2010)
Head of Investment (2007-2009) & Executive Portfolio Manager (2007)
• Managed a Team in a EURO 26 Mln Syndicated finance facility for major furniture outlet in Jordan
• Served as Co-lead Manager for a KD22M local bond
• Advised clients on optimal funding structures for their growth plan - Mezzanine/ Equity
• Direct investment decision-making, monitoring, and management for the bank; lead 12-person team.
• Manage department operations, $800 million assets under custody, and an overall proprietary book of more than $800M; invest proprietary book on behalf of bank.
• Manage a large hedge fund portfolio with over 18 managers and over 20 direct investment holdings.
• Produce solid returns that outperform the MSCI and other benchmarks, in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
• Meet with investors and fund managers to drive investment decisions; conduct due diligence and audits.
• Analyze and determine future investment strategies for the bank and funds.
• Investigate fund issues; leverage ability to analyze deals and risks versus opportunities to select winning investments and generate income for the bank.
• Serve on the Executive Investment Committee and on external boards on behalf of the bank
Professional Experience (Continued)
GULF BANK (Continued) - Office of the CEO & CGM Senior Investment Manager (2004-2007)
• Promoted within three years of hire to provide executive-level business planning, investment strategy, and enterprise-wide project management for Kuwait-based bank.
• Worked closely with CEO to develop and oversee execution of bank's direction and profitability strategy.
• Attended Board of Directors assemblies and presented company and project status assessments; made corporate decisions in absence of CEO.
• Managed all bank's direct investments, overseeing small team analyzing, evaluating, and managing over US$800 million in investments (mainly at cost or book value private offerings rather than listed equities)
• Worked directly with investment banks, CEOs, and Heads of institutions.
• Managed wide range of business-critical projects,
• Developed strategy and led all aspects of company acquisitions and other major (confidential) business negotiations and transactions.
• Served on bank-wide Investment Committee for the bank and other funds and companies.
• Assessed and managed existing/potential investments to predict performance with solid due diligence.
Channels Manager (2001-2004)
• Planned and oversaw operations, cost control programs, and profitability of all delivery channels.
• Set annual and strategic marketing and profitability plans and forecasts.
• Directed use of customer data to analyze trends, increase profitability, and improve customer experience; identified target segments and set acquisition and service strategies.
• Identified, reported, and managed all critical performance metrics as effect revenue, fulfillment, and service functions.
TALKSENDER, INC. - Boston, MA 1997 - 2001
Vice President - Business Development
• Co-founded and built business from ground up to highly profitable industry-leading software provider valued at US$6 million.
• Hired, trained, and directed activities of regional and international managers.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans, established corporate and field objectives and metrics, and prepared company-wide revenue forecasts.
• Led international project teams through due diligence, prioritization, and development.
• Negotiated with Venture Capitalists to successfully secure funding and acquisition.
• Increased registered users to 50 million by developing and leading implementation of business plans.
Strategy & Leadership Program, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL- Cambridge, MA, USA 2010
Corporate Financial Strategy in Global Markets, INSEAD - Fontainebleau, France 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA), BENTLEY UNIVERSITY - Boston, MA, USA 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics & Government, BENTLEY UNIVERSITY - Boston, MA, USA 1997