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 2025 
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| 2025 |
#343 |
64 |
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Title to be awarded: World CEO of the Year 2025
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Points |
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| 2025 |
#35 |
2 |
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Title to be awarded: Saudi Arabia CEO of the Year 2025
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| 2025 |
#24 |
13 |
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Title to be awarded: Riyadh CEO of the Year 2025
Ranking History
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| 2024 |
#626 |
<10 |
Performance Excellence Award 2026 
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| 2026 |
#230 |
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Corporate Support Award 2026 
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Rank |
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| 2026 |
#230 |
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People’s Choice Award 2025 
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Rank |
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| 2025 |
#287 |
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All-Time Rankings
| Current Rank |
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| #564 |
#500 in 2024 |
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