Manager - Strategy
Al Mal Capital
Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months
Key Focus Areas:
Corporate Finance Advisory
- Financial restructuring and modeling
- Business planning and corporate strategy
- Capital projects consulting
Mergers and Acquisitions:
- Offer fully managed solutions from initiation to completion
- Diligent evaluations, able to execute across various industries
- Source, appoint, manage and negotiate with all relevant parties
Equity Capital Markets:
- Capital raising solutions including IPOs, private placements, secondary offerings and rights issues
- Advise on capital structure, regulatory requirements, valuation and investor appetite
- Manage all 3rd parties, including regulators, lawyers and auditors
Key engagements:
Feasibility Studies
• IPO of Dubai Parks & Resorts by Meraas on the DFM Stock Exchange - $689 million market capitalisation
• 4-star hotel resort in Ras Al Khaimah for the Ministry of Presidential Affairs (MoPA)
• First of its kind multi-entertainment facility with a whale show for a leading Government Related Entity
• Introduction of Kona Grill in the UAE, a high-end dining concept, by RAK Hospitality Group
• First of its kind water bank facility for an international water company based in Switzerland
• Expansion of Roadster, a Lebanese based casual-dining concept, in the UAE
Commercial Due Diligence:
• Potential acquisition of majority stake in Americana by a gulf based regional investment - $2.4 billion
• Acquisition of Big Bus Tours by Exponent Private Equity, a UK-based private equity firm - $500+ million
• Acquisition of Reem Al Bawadi by Marka PJSC - $85 million
• Potential acquisition of an international coffee company by a listed GCC-based bank
• Acquisition of 51% in Abu Dhabi based Federal Transformers Company by Zubair Corporation in Oman
• International expansion and potential acquisition of target companies by a KSA-based offshore-marine company in Regional, European and African markets
Market Assessment
• Market assessment of a niche manufacturing sector for Dubai Investments
• Market assessment of a niche education sector for Dubai Investments
• Market study to establish a logistics facility for Al-Bawardi Group
• First of its kind extreme sports facility in the UAE for a leading Government Related Entity
• Market assessment component for development of a metals construction facility at the Ain Al Sokhna port in Egypt
Business Plan/Strategy Review
• Group strategy review for a regional motor sports company with recommendations for the next 7 years
• Destination management strategy (cross-selling of tickets, bundle package distribution) for DXB Entertainment
• Strategy review of Al Hael Ceramic Company for the establishment of a tile manufacturing facility in Oman
• Sponsorship strategy review for a regional motorsports company with recommendations for the next 7 years
• Business plan review for potential acquisition of retails assets by a confidential real-estate developer
o Responsible for investing in selected European stocks; Secured a position amongst the top 3% of European traders with a record portfolio profit of ₤150000 in 6 weeks.
o Employing technical analysis to forecast price movements and place effective stop orders.
o Analyzing market trends, conditions, and developments to formulate effective and profitable trading strategies.
o Minimizing risk through careful management of stock positions.
o Utilizing comprehensive knowledge of micro and macroeconomic factors to evaluate risk.
• Assisted the convenor with grading in-class assignments and exams of 75 students every semester for Business Ethics Course; developed strong analytical and constructive criticism skills.
• Filing and organizing various documents as well as prepare and present displays of student's work.
• Mentoring individual students inside and outside the class to ensure they fully participate in all the activities undertaken.
• Regularly attended staff and team meetings.
o Encouraged a group atmosphere and supported a team of 7 to successfully fulfil the following responsibilities;
o Promote and organize various social and cultural events that included 500 students every semester.
o Regularly researching, writing, and distributing emails to registered members.
o Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts and direct mail leaflets.
o Liaising with and answering enquiries from registered members and other individuals, often via telephone and email.
o Responsible for organising and taking minutes in meetings and presenting reports to keep members informed.
• Management Information Department - Trained for handling the operational dashboard; responsible for maintaining/tracking an average of 150 transactions on a daily basis.
• Commercial Services Department - Committed to resolving 100 corporate complaints on a daily basis and providing various services; Cash management, Deposits & Financing for amounts up to AED 500, 000.
• Accounts & Payment Department - Responsible to ensure smooth flow of funds between clients and the bank. Also provided clients with regular reminders for payments due. Reconciled 50 clients' accounts on a daily basis.
• Loans Department: Trained and responsible to receive loan applications. Ensured all credit criteria's are met before a loan is accepted. Accepted monthly loan payments up to AED 25, 000 and consolidated clients' accounts accordingly.
• The 1st Middle East Islamic Finance and Investments Conference (MEIFIC).
• 6th World Takaful Conference held at Dusit Thani Dubai (WTC).
• 1st Student Leadership Conference held at American University of Sharjah.
• As an active member of the Community Services Team, I volunteered in the charity marathon which attracted more than 1000 students from various schools and universities. Funds generated from the event were used to support a joint charity project between the American University of Sharjah Community Services Team and the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation to help orphans education.
• Hand in Hand : Participated in renovating an orphans home. As part of this long term project, we initially cleaned the home and analysed the condition to enable the Community Services Team at AUS to determine the amount of renovation required. Gradually, every part of the house was renovated alongside the assistance and supervision of a maintenance contractor. The project also included fund raising activities.
The Certificate in Corporate Finance develops the essential foundation knowledge required to work in the corporate finance industry. The syllabus explores corporate finance legislation, regulation and techniques and provides individials with an understanding of how corporate finance transactions are developed to meet client needs. It is suitable for practitioners working in corporate finance and related areas, such as venture capital, who need to demonstrate a sound understanding of both the regulatory and technical aspects of the subject.
•• Best performance for MSc Finance & Investment thesis; - Topic: Examining the cost, profit and technical efficiency of Islamic and Conventional Banks in the GCC. Evidence using the Stochastic Frontier Approach. •• Achievements: - Best overall performance (highest mark on average) in the MSc Finance & Investment programme. - Top 100 BAT test scorer within EMEA and APAC. - Distinction in projects covering areas of corporate finance, capital markets, banking efficiency, portfolio management, and M&A using financial modelling. •• Specialized in the following courses: 1) Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods for Finance & Investment 2) Quantitative Techniques for Finance 3) Corporate Finance 4) Capital Market Analysis 5) Financial Reporting 6) Derivative Investments 7) Fixed Interest Investments 8) Applied Banking
•• Achievements: - Dean's List Award Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010, Spring 2011 - secured a GPA above 3.5. - Chancellors List Award, 2010 and 2011 - secured a CGPA above 3.5. - Merit, Deans and Chancellors List scholarship for outstanding performance throughout my undergraduate study. - Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honors Society; the highest recognition in a business programme accredited by AACSB international and awarded to the top 10% of students. - Grade: A (95%) in Banking, Investments, Mathematics for Business, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Analysis of Financial Statements, Islamic Finance, Islamic Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Ethics. - Activities co-ordinator for a student cultural club; secured 2nd place for the best performance and active club at the Annual Appreciation Awards held at AUS. •• Specialized in the following areas - Investments - Banking - Corporate Finance - Mergers & Acquisition (M & A) - Analysis of Financial Statements - International Finance - Islamic Markets, Money & Financial Institutions - Islamic Finance - Islamic Corporate Finance - Fundamentals of Financial Management - Quantitative Business Analysis - Mathematics for Business - Cost Accounting - Financial Accounting (Intermediate 1 and 2) - Income Tax - Principles of Macroeconomics - Physics for Architects
