INVESTMENT DIRECTOR, HEAD OF VENTURE INNOVATION FUND
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Total years of experience :7 years, 1 Months
An extensive experience in investing in Energy, Water, Agri tech, Healthcare, New Materials, Oil & Gas, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence Internet of Things and opportunistically on Fintech (Financial Services). Steer efforts to manage an evergreen early stage fund focusing on “Tough / Deep Tech” start-ups and SMEs and administer portfolio management and sector deployment process. Conduct in-depth industry, competition, and technology analysis related to investment opportunities. Manage disclosed patents through close collaboration with Tech Transfer Office and Industry Engagement Officers. Lead the design and enforcement of the Engineering In Residence (EIR) commercialization product development programme. Deliver effective trainings to entrepreneurs from local universities, research centres, and industry partners. Ability to originate deep tech investments in the MENA region. Structured and negotiated transactions and oversaw the deal cycle all the way to closing.
Oversaw commercial and financial due diligence operations pertaining for evaluation of M&A acquisition targets. Created and delivered analytical reporting platform for implementation of an ERP Microsoft Navision. Generated annual media group consolidated financial reports and forwarded final statements to senior manager. Built the treasury function and implemented cyclical forecasting of cash flow as a stress test. Recognized for key contribution in restructuring of defaulted debt positions with local banks and suppliers of media assets. Conceptualised internal growth transformation plans and revamped corporate governance for the Asia Pacific group.
Concentration in Finance