Owner
Sheikh & Shake
Total years of experience :22 years, 10 Months
• Independently conceptualized, financed, & created Sheikh & Shake in 2012. Sheikh & Shake is a Dubai-based concept that serves high quality Burgers, Pizzas, Hot Dogs, Milkshakes, Appetizers, & more.
• As the Founder & Owner, I created the business plan, negotiated retail locations, financed & supervised the restaurant build-out, obtained all necessary governmental approvals, hired all the staff, created the menu, and opened the restaurant in 8 months.
• Managing all aspects of the Sheikh & Shake business operations - finances, legal/govt, product quality, marketing, & suppliers. I maintain excellent contacts with the largest foodservice companies in the region. As such I have intimate knowledge of market trends, fast-moving items, & areas of high growth. In addition, I am familiar with the employees of each foodservice company.
• Networking with major players in the F&B industry including other restaurateurs, F&B investment firms, and mall operators.
• Recently Sheikh & Shake was selected by Time Out Magazine as part of its Best Burgers in Dubai edition. Our sales are 30% higher than last year and we are looking to open more branches.
• Managed a portfolio of investments across various industries including real estate, private equity, financial services, food & beverage, and hospitality. Investment companies within these industries are located both regionally and globally.
• Lead the successful sale process of a $30 million real estate deal in the US. Responsible for building pipeline of buyers, selecting final bidders, negotiating sale and contract terms, completing tax and legal obligations, and returning funds to investors.
• Managing the post-acquisition plan for a 480 acre luxury golf development in Florida. Tasks include oversight of operational activities & expenses, identifying & screening potential exit options, and providing constant updates to the Addax Board.
• Providing strategic input on improving business plans, extracting additional value, refining budgets, as well as providing oversight on cost control and compliance to a number of portfolio companies in the capacity of Board Director.
• Actively involved in deal sourcing, deal screening, financial modeling, analysis, due diligence (financial, legal & commercial),
deal closing, post-acquisition monitoring, and exit of portfolio companies.
• Assume additional responsibilities such as the development of the corporate website, HR related issues, organizing corporate events, and increasing the network and brand name of Addax Bank.
• Worked alongside the founding Partners of Alcazar in the set-up of the Firm, registration and licensing with DIFC, preparing the PPM, hiring of additional team members, and establishing the presence of the firm in the regional financial markets.
• Deal manager from sourcing till closing on Alcazar’s first Indian transaction - a minority convertible investment in a specialist construction infrastructure company.
• Provided complete assistance in the acquisition of a Chinese outdoor media company as part of the firm’s first transaction. Worked with the Partners on the due diligence, closing, and post funding analysis.
• Assisted in the acquisition of minority stakes in two telecom companies in emerging markets. Helped prepare financial models, interact with external consultants and identify co-investors and debt providers.
• Worked in Valuation Consulting group that provides Financial Advisory Services to entities for acquisition, purchase price allocation, fair market value, tax, planning, and impairment purposes.
• Valued a broad range of assets and enterprises across many industries using the Discounted Cash Flow approach, Similar Transactions approach, Market Multiple approach, and Capitalized Earnings approach.
• Provided comprehensive diligence to one of the largest storage rental companies on their $5 billion acquisition of a rival. This included building models to analyze the each storage facility based on occupancy, size, location, etc.
• Consulted one of the largest hotel and resort chains globally for internal restructuring purposes and valuing the hotel management division.
• Worked in Dispute Analysis and Investigation group, assisting in research and analysis of companies with legal disputes that had commercial and financial implications.
• Managed wrongful termination case independently and reported directly to manager with spreadsheets and reports on my findings and conclusions.