Tariq Bsharat

 Managed several departments including Marketing, Sales, Finance and Projects to ensure development progress and delivery metrics were met.
 Identified, structured and launched the MAG 5 Boulevard development in Dubai South (DWC).
 Led the formulation and execution of strategies for all projects totaling 10B AED in development value.
 Developed the corporate strategy and value chain while staffing and training key staff on process and procedures.
 Launched multiple projects based on a build to sell and build to rent model.
 Work with lenders, investors and private equity groups in order to identify best funding options for each project.
 Developed and refined the company’s 3 year vision and goals while leading the development of the company’s overall strategic plan.
 Developed and implemented a Balance Score Card (BSC) system. Developed, rolled out and now managing a new investment management process.

ALDAR Properties, PJSC Abu Dhabi, UAE
Director of Strategy, Business Planning and Risk Management 2012 - 2013
• Key team member responsible for developing and rolling out a new investment management process.
o Reviewed and provided input on 62 development and asset plans during the merger process.
• While supervising 4 direct reports, oversaw the monitoring and reporting of the overall performance of the company and of the performance of joint ventures and subsidiaries; ALDAR Academies, Pivot Construction and Khidmah.
• Developed and refined the company's 5 year vision and goals while leading the development of the company's overall strategic plan including mission, vision, values, corporate strategy, strategy execution plan, business performance and corporate KPIs. Presented corporate strategy framework and investment plan to the ALDAR Board for approval.
• Ensured business planning, corporate strategy and risk management assignments were completed during the merger of two leading Abu Dhabi organizations; completed due diligence and corporate business plan of ALDAR Sorouh.
• Developed the company's risk management framework for assessing financial and investment risks. Secretary of the Risk Committee. Presented risk management framework to the ALDAR Board for approval.

ALDAR Properties PJSC Abu Dhabi, UAE
Head of Business Development and Corporate Strategy 2008 - 2012
• From March 2012 to July 2013 and in addition to traditional duties was tasked with conducting ALDAR Sorouh merger due diligence and supporting the merger Integration Management Team.
• Developed and managed the corporate strategy framework including the strategic direction, corporate objectives, KPI's and business performance framework which was cascaded throughout the organization.
• Oversaw new investment opportunities including the marketing, sale and bulk lease of strategic assets (land bank, third party land plots, built assets and subsidiary companies) and the development of new revenue streams (such as education and healthcare build to suit facilities)
o Negotiated and secured two build to suit contracts for education facilities valued at 160M AED. Delivered the first school building in October 2013.
o Negotiated terms and signed a MOU with a healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi for a new built to suit facility.
o Successfully transacted on over 450M AED in land sales between 2009 and 2012.
o Initiated, negotiated and closed a 607 unit, 15 year bulk lease valued at 1.3B with an AD investment group.
o Restructured 8 different land development agreements with sub-developers valued at over 540M AED.
o Managed the strategy and P&L for SHAMS Abu Dhabi including managing collections for 102 sub-developer owned plots who partnered with Sorouh for the delivery of the master plan.
• Reported to the CSO and interacted daily with the Managing Director. Presented investment opportunities to the Board on a regular basis.
• Created and maintain dozens of relationships with real estate developers, corporates, lenders, global investment groups, private equity groups, and high net worth individuals.
• Expert on UAE property laws including investment zone, free zone, musataha and usufruct rights.
• Trained, directed and managed a team of associates and business development managers on a daily basis.
o Outlined team goals, individual roles and marketing strategy on a regular basis.
o Guided associates on identifying key value propositions for each industry and developing new opportunities.
• Worked across multiple business divisions including legal, property development, operations, and finance as necessary.

First Capital Solutions New York, New York
Business Development Director 2005 - 2008
• Set up new real estate advisory company with over 20 employees and originated over $108M in real estate acquisitions (retail, residential, mixed-use) through senior debt, mezzanine (preferred equity) and equity financing.
• Real estate advisor tasked with analyzing real estate investment opportunities and structuring financing through commercial lending, syndicates, mezzanine financing, equity partnerships, traditional construction loans and hard money placement.
• Managed investment process from initial evaluation to transaction closing - duties include market research, analysis of target company's operations, financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, managing external advisors and reviewing work performed by analysts.
• Prepared project summaries, briefs and feasibility studies for developers, real estate investors and commercial clients. Outlined project positioning as well as differentiating factors.

AT&T, (trading symbol: T) New York, New York
Acquisition Manager 2001-2005
• Managed sales and acquisition targets with the focus on driving new sales, improving target performance through technological advancement and creating reciprocal relationships for AT&T.
• Originated $70 million in new opportunities of complex Internet products and hardware to new venture partners such as Time Warner, Macromedia, CNET, Insight Communications and Lucas Films.
• Gold Club Member and Achievers Award for Excellence in 2005.

EarthWeb New York, New York
Project Manager, Acquisitions Team 1999-2001
• Managed the investment process from initial valuation to transaction closing - duties included market research, operational analysis, SWOT analysis, valuation, and recommendation to executive management.
• Managed media acquisition targets and their integration into the company portfolio of Internet websites.
• Supervised individual technical teams such as programmers, developers, designers, and database managers to ensure project completion.

NFSA Patterson, New York
Staff Engineer 1996-1999
• Experienced engineer with in-depth real estate, construction and project management knowledge.
• Liaison and consultant to contractors, developers and building officials regarding life safety in real estate and industrial consulting.
• Developed and conducted training seminars on project management and fire safety to contractors, architects and engineers.