Meshari AlKurbi, Head of Real Estate

Meshari AlKurbi

Head of Real Estate

SICO Capital

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Finance
Experience
10 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 6 Months

Head of Real Estate at SICO Capital
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2024

Head of Real Estate manages existing real estate investment funds while sourcing, structuring and raising capital needed to establish and launch new funds. Manages a portfolio with an AUM of SAR 1.4 billion and a pipeline of SAR 5 billion.

Investment Director at State Properties General Authority (SPGA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2021 to January 2024

Strategic Thought Partner to General Manager and Vice Governor of the Business Development to lead due diligence, valuation, and selection of major investment opportunities across all asset classes. Executive Leader of portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management. Source and maintain a pipeline of investment opportunities to provide a strategic advantage to the SPGA's investment portfolio.

• Partnered with General Manager to establish, review, recommend and modify strategic asset allocations, as well as tactical adjustments to the portfolio within the approved Investment Policy.
• Recognized Strategic Real Estate Advisor to internal and external stakeholders on investment strategies, human and organizational dynamics, investment processes, and investment performance to recommend closing high-value investment opportunities.
• Executed thorough due diligence on complex prospective investment opportunities, including analysis of investment strategy, process, organization, portfolio positions, and performance.
• Analyzed and recommended new investment opportunities and asset class updates to the Investment Executive Leadership Team.
• Led the capturing, procurement, evaluation, and closing of Mega Real Estate Projects with SAR 1-10B in value.
• Developed and consolidated relationships with internal and external clients focused on delivering advice and analysis around real estate investments.
• Built a high-performing team of investment managers by selecting and hiring top talent, training and mentoring the team, and promoting professional development.
• Strengthened investment office/ program capabilities by establishing an investment opportunity network with the outside community.
• Instrumental in building the team's reputation of professional excellence and credibility throughout the investment management community.

Owner And CEO at Tunuf Real Estate Advisory
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2019 to November 2022

Critical Investment Executive of a startup company to establish strategic direction and expand asset portfolio. Defined and executed an effective investment strategy to capture new investment opportunities and achieve incremental business growth. Managed the end-to-end due diligence process from identification to investment selection and closing.

• Maximized returns on investments by launching multiple growth strategies and initiatives.
• Built the company from the ground up to an extensive asset portfolio with high performance.
• Instituted a robust operational structure with streamlined processes and procedures to maximize business efficiency and effectiveness.
• Deepened relationships with key stakeholders to identify and capture new investment opportunities.
• Planned, managed, and executed financial, commercial, and technical due diligence independently and collaborating with external advisors.
• Efficiently identified and evaluated major risks, as well as established the scope of financial/ commercial due diligence to deliver strategic recommendations on transaction agreement terms.

Partner, Head of Valuation at Tunuf Real Estate Advisory
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2017 to June 2019

▪ Served as lead project manager and head of valuation for the launch of a newly formed division, which included valuation assignments, proposals and business development which achieved an increase in sales and valuation services by 50%

Analyst at JLL KSA
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2015 to November 2017

▪ Analyzed asset categories including, retail, offices, services/raw land, gated communities and residential
developments and then estimated an approximate value of the same.

▪ Employed multiple methods to estimate the valuation including investment method, market approach and cost approach.

▪ Supported and contributed to the quality of client driven business, including ensuring customer needs were met or exceeded through excellent service, communication, operational delivery, and leadership.

Financial Analyst at Tunuf Real Estate Advisory
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • October 2014 to October 2015

▪ Co-founded the company and served as lead project controller for the launch of a newly formed division, which included standardizing the financial infrastructure of the platform.

▪ Spearheaded the development of initial client base for the business in its infancy which aided in business decision-making processes and long-term viability.

▪ Expertly performed various client services including, real estate valuation, highest and best use studies, feasibility studies as well as portfolio strategic planning.

HR Services Intern at KPMG Canada
  • Canada
  • July 2012 to August 2012

Handle all sorts of employee requests, such as cheques, and insurance reimbursements. Organizing of employee files electronically.

International Brokerage Trainee at Arab National Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • February 2010 to August 2010

Receive clients calls to buy and sell on a daily basis. Observing international capital markets, especially U.S market. Help Traders with other job related duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Finance
  • at King Fahd University of Petroluem and Minerals (KFUPM)
  • May 2011

Cumulative GPA of 2.44 / 4 Major GPA of 2.8 / 4

High school or equivalent, high school,
  • at Capital Model Institute - High School, Riyadh, KSA.
  • January 2005

I graduated from high school in 2005 with a science certificate and a 93% grade

Specialties & Skills

Valuation
Thought Leadership
Purchasing Negotiations
Real Estate Investment
Finance
Public speaking, Presentation
Microsoft Office (MS Word, Power Point, MS Excel )

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Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Memberships

Taqeem
  • Fellow Real Estate Valuer
  • January 2021

Training and Certifications

CME4 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2024
CME1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2024