About
Investment executive with three decades of experience across venture capital, asset management, and investment banking. Founded and sold Algebra Capital ($1.5B AUM) to Franklin Templeton, previously led Istithmar World's $5B PE portfolio as CEO/CIO, and chairs EQUIAM's Investment Committee while serving on external investment committees for sovereign venture and growth funds.
Experience
- EQUIAMFounder & Managing Partnercurrent2017 — presentSan Francisco, California - USA
- Shoreline FZEManaging Directorcurrent2018 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Qatar First Bank (QFB)Chief Executive Officer2015 — 2017
- Istithmar WorldChief Executive Officer2013 — 2014Dubai
- Blue Gate Capital PartnersFounder & Managing Partner2011 — 2013Dubai
- Algebra CapitalFounder, Chairman, and CEO2006 — 2011Dubai - DIFC
- Dubai BankChief Executive Officer2004 — 2006Dubai
- Shuaa CapitalExecutive Managing Director2000 — 2004Dubai
- Middle East Capital Group (MECG)Managing Director1995 — 2000Beirut
- Lebanon InvestHead of Capital Markets1994 — 1995Beirut
- Elf TradingSenior Trader1990 — 1994Geneva
- J.P. MorganVice President1986 — 1990New York
Education
- NYU Stern School of BusinessMBA, Finance & International Business1984 — 1986
- Columbia | SIPAMasters in International and Public Affairs1983 — 1986
- Rice UniversityBA, Economics & Business1980 — 1983
Skills & more
Management6Strategy7Investment Banking26Private Equity47Emerging Markets11Capital Markets20E-commerce1Venture Capital10Investments27Asset Managment3Corporate Finance12Mobile Devices1
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Also attended NYU Stern School of Business367
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Shared employers
Also worked at J.P. Morgan689
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