Experience

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  MARS Holding Pte. Ltd.

  • Singapore

  • Board Of Directors

    • Nov 2012 - Present
    • Singapore

    • Board Director at MARS Holding Pte. Ltd.: a Holding Investment Company incorporated in Singapore Responsibilities include: coordinating the activities and investment plans, evaluating the feasibility of the Group’s projects, assisting in developing and implementing the Group’s strategic direction and investment plans.

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  MD Holding Pte. Ltd.

  • Singapore

  • Board Member

    • Aug 2012 - Present
    • Singapore

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  JMJ Enterprises FZC

  • Ajman, United Arab Emirates

  • Managing Director

    • Aug 2010 - Sep 2018
    • Ajman, United Arab Emirates

    • Set-up and managing an iinvestment holding company’s operation in the UAE and the Middle East..• Negotiated and executed investment projects in Europe.

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  OSD Investment and Development Ltd

  • Managing Director

    • Nov 2008 - May 2010

    Advising and providing consulting services on investment and development of real estate projects. We provide complete range of services to all aspects of real estate development activities including feasibility studies, funding, financial planning and legal structuring, and managment.

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  Middle East Development Singapore Ltd

  • Executive Chairman and CEO

    • Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

    Listed Company on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Singapore.Chairman and CEOSecured Project and Construction Management (PCM) contracts to manage the construction of prestigious towers in Dubai.Established strategic alliance with major Chinese construction companies and secured construction contracts in Dubai.Reorganized the company structure and operation to improve the company's bottom-line.Managed the development of marketing design and engineering concept of a high profile multi-use multi-billion real estate project in Singapore.Expanded the company's water proofing products in the UAE, Qatar, Syria and Saudi Arabia.Worked closely with government ministries and authorities in Singapore, such as, URA, MAS, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Urban Planning to enhance the cooperation between the Middle East and Singapore in the area of investment technological transfer and economic development.

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  Middle East Development LLC

  • Managing Director

    • Jun 2004 - Oct 2008

    Managed the development of the company from 3 Staff Company to over 60 professional staff in areas of architectural design and engineering, project management, marketing and sale, finance and international business investment and real estate development.Managed to raise the Groups' total business asset from AED 50 million to over AED 1.4 billion with an overall project value of over AED 3.5 billion upon completion by 2008. Completed the first acquisition by an Arab based company (MED LLC in Dubai) of a majority stake of a joint-stock listed company on the Singapore Stock Exchange and took on the positions of Executive Chairman and CEO.Served as a non-executive director on the board of two public listed companies in the UK and Canada.Led and coordinating the negotiation for mega real estate development initiatives in the Middle East, Africa and China.Managed to acquire majority stakes of publicly listed companies in the UK, Canada.Initiated strong contacts with the government and business communities in Singapore and China culminated by a unique and high profile meetings with the founders and prime ministers of Singapore Mr. Lee Kuan Yew and Mr. Goh Chok Tong and other Ministers.

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  Dubai University

  • Professor and Senior Consultant

    • 2003 - 2004

    Teaching Principles of Professional Ethics. Headed a consulting team with duties to research Dubai's current, programs and policies with regard to Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs),Researched and reported International experiences, programs and policies with regard to Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs),Conduct an SMEs related survey in Dubai.Recommended strategic directions and policies regarding SMEs in Dubai.Prepared 50 SME business profile and plan for possible implementation in Dubai.2002 - 2004 Kauthar Bank, Baku, AzerbaijanChairman of the Advisory Council Served with the responsibility to ensure the Bank's compliance with Central Bank's policies and regulations. Helped to arrange technical and financial assistance from renowned Islamic financial institutions, 2002.Raised seed capital for the Bank to participate in financing joint-venture efforts to develop real estate projects in Azerbaijan.

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  Canada Ultimate Trade, Inc. a management and corporate finance consulting firm

  • Senior Consultant

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2002

    Served as a Project Manager and Coordinator in negotiating and coordinating the legal, financial, engineering development of a multi-billion multi-uses real estate development project with the Government; Performed various corporate finance services, including, feasibility studies, business plans, organizational restructuring and provided financial and management analysis and advises to various local, regional and international business organizationsRaised capital for Kawthar Bank, Baku, Azerbaijan, through private placements with reputable international investors, 2002.Performed various trading, corporate finance, export and import services in North America, Europe and the Middle East.

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  Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

  • Senior Economist

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

    Assisted in the design and development of new safety-nets programs and implemented changes to existing ones.Represented the Finance Branch in regular meetings with the Policy Branch in addressing ongoing provincial and international trade issues, programs and negotiation concerning WTO as it relates to Canadian agricultural sector. Represented the branch in a Strategic Planning Review team to develop a new strategic plan for the Ministry's policy and Farm Finance Division.Participated in government working and farm groups' discussions on technical and policy issues and strategies to developing existing and proposed safety nets programs.Prepared briefing notes, correspondences, memos, reports and minister's letters.Liaised with interest groups, ministries, provinces and the federal government.Undertook complex qualitative and quantitative economic analysis on crop insurance, income, premium rates, price support and payments using regression, statistical inferences, cost-benefit analysis, and feasibility and sensitivity analysis.Developed and prepared analytical and statistical reports.Supervised and assisted junior economists on technical and policy aspects of programs.

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  Ontario Ministry of Muncipal Affairs

  • Economist

    • Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

    Served as resource and support staff on Ontario Fair Tax Commission and prepared background reports and comparative studies on programs, policies and initiatives undertaken by leading municipalities in North America and participated in the development of the final report to the Minister of Finance with recommendations on producing a fairer and more efficient tax structure and municipal spending to improve business environment and quality of services.Conducted financial analysis and made recommendations on Municipal financial issues and assessed the effects of new initiatives and proposals on municipal government programs and financial position.Prepared background research and developed/reviewed models analyzing various municipal financial issues.Coordinated the publication of the 1989 edition of "Municipal Financial Information" report.Prepared briefing notes, correspondences, memos, reports and minister's letters.Liaised with interest groups, ministries, provinces and the federal government.

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  University of Nebraska at Omaha

  • Professor

    • Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

    Assisted in the development of academic curriculum.Taught graduate courses in managerial economics.Taught undergraduate courses in macro/microeconomics.Lectured and participated in departmental seminars.Supervised and counseled graduate and undergraduate students.

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  University of Nebraska

  • Graduate Research Assistant

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1989

    Undertook and participated in completing and presenting various academic research topics in economics, international trade and finance and agricultural economics.