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Dheeraj Kumar

Dheeraj Kumar

Saudi Arabia EstylishKart

Bio

Seasoned C-Suite Professional with experience of setting up 7+ successful businesses in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Robust experience of more than 10 international transactions (JV/M&A/Fund Raising / Strategic Partnerships /Investments /Acquisition/ Divestitures/ Private Equity) with billion-dollar companies in the last 15 years across the Middle East.

Overall close to 20 years experience in Business Setup & Execution, Private Equity, Investment Banking, M&A, Strategy and Management Consulting. Significant M&A and Private Equity experience in all aspects of transaction - transaction sourcing, deal striking, commercial/financial/legal due diligence, agreements negotiation, investment structuring, greenfield business incubation and strategic operations/management of the businesses.

CEO of the Year 2026 COTY

GLOBAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #1030 - <10
Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2026
NATIONAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #119 - <10
Title to be awarded: Saudi Arabia CEO of the Year 2026
LOCAL Season Rank Move Points
2026 #87 - <10
Title to be awarded: Riyadh CEO of the Year 2026
Ranking History
Season Rank Points
2025 #284 <10
2024 #626 <10

Performance Excellence Award 2026 PEA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1030 <10

Corporate Support Award 2026 CSA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1030 <10
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People’s Choice Award 2026 PCA

Season Rank Points
2026 #1030 <10

All-Time Rankings

Current Rank Peak Total Points
#587 #500 in 2024 <10