Experience

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  Qiddiya | القدية

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Special Advisor - Investment Management

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Saudi Arabia

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  OCC Investments Bali

  • Bali, Indonesia

  • Managing Partner

    • Mar 2022 - Present
    • Bali, Indonesia

    Since March 2022 I have been creating my own real estate investment portfolio in Bali focused on land acquisitions, development and construction of premium luxury villas.

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  Msheireb Properties

  • Qatar

  • Chief Officer - Asset Management & Development Management

    • Mar 2020 - Feb 2022
    • Qatar

    My role was to lead and transform the business from being only a developer to transitioning to an investor, owner and operator of businesses. I was responsible for managing and directing Msheireb Properties portfolio of retail, hospitality, commercial offices, residential, Doha Design District and community assets (museums and public realm).I reported directly to the Chairperson Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and the Group CEO. I met with the Chairperson on a weekly basis on strategy and to enable fast tracking of key approvals. Key Achievements • Transition 100% development focus to 90% owner/operator and 10% developer• Developed the groups new 5yr strategic plan and annual business plans built through a granular bottom-up data and metrics analysis supported by top-down objectives• Organisation restructure to support the business drivers & optimize efficiencies • Managing Covid19 impacts on cashflows and identified new opportunities based on post covid consumer demands• Focused on leasing, targeted marketing, optimizing costs and efficiencies to achieve Board approved KPI EBITDA targets• Defined the Msheireb brand to the customer and deep dived into target consumers ensuring alignment with demands and trends – identified market drivers and enablers – reviewed retail merchandise mix, multi-family living and commercial office usage to reflect consumer demands• Lead the US$300m hospitality investment and completion of construction, developed operational business plan and opened the 2nd only Chiva -Sum Wellness Resort, “Zulal Wellness Resort” located at Al Ruwais, Qatar

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  RF Capital Pty Ltd

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Managing Director - Middle East & Africa

    • Feb 2018 - Mar 2020
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    My role was to lead the team focused on sustainable, institutional grade real estate investments, development, and management of assets in African and Middle East growth markets where there is a significant consumer driven supply and demand imbalance.Key Achievements My in-depth knowledge of the needs of the consumer in the target markets, enabled the identification, investment, development and asset management of scalable proprietary real estate opportunities across the target real estate sectors enabling attractive financial returns and measurable positive social impact;• Introduced and partnered with LGT Lightstone Impact Investing (CEO Prince Maximillian of Liechtenstein – LGT is the largest private bank in the world) and Hilton to co-invest in Africa to develop business traveller hotels. Lead the partnership from origination to Fund launch target US$120m phase 1• Negotiated and acquired 75yr land lease for 50 Ha industrial site in the free zone at Sohar Port Oman. Developed Phase 1 40,000 m2 based on 70% pre-lease. • Developed industrial investment strategy for Africa in key markets and lead advanced discussions with existing investors in Africa for co-investment opportunities Identified key cities across Africa for new investment Fund US$250m in new and existing assets linked to key transport hubs – rail, road and ports.• Multi-family and entry level housing – developed co-investment strategy with UNOPS for Africa rollout

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  The Abraaj Group

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Managing Director - Head of Real Estate, Asset Management & Property Development

    • Jun 2015 - Dec 2017
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    My role was to develop the groups global real estate investment strategy and objectives including the integration of the Groups ESG and target UNSDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals) including sourcing investments and M&A in targeted growth markets and equity fund-raising and identifying co-investment opportunities.Key Achievements • Developed the groups global retail investment strategy, pitch book, investment governance guidelines and identified acquisitions of retail assets and companies across the supply chain of retail for a US$1bn global retail fund • Originated and negotiated to first close with leading Hospitality Operator to co-invest US$150m in Africa to develop business traveller hotels across Africa• Managing Existing Funds and quarterly returns to LPs – USD400m Fund – commercial office space Cairo, student housing in Istanbul, hypermarkets in KSA• Healthcare Fund USD1Bn – advisory and lead for new developments and existing real estate assets for activation of the healthcare businesses – hospitals and clinics in Africa, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India• GP Acquisition - due diligence for acquiring existing Africa GP Real Estate Fund manager

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  Majid Al Futtaim

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Director of Asset Management & Project Development

    • Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    My role was to lead the group’s strategy and execution for new developments and repositioning of existing retail, hospitality and residential assets to maximise the portfolios EBITDA. Key Achievements • Developed the US$500m investment strategy and business plan for the repositioning and redevelopment of the Mall of the Emirates, MAF’s flagship US$4 billion retail property in Dubai which included negotiating and opening the first Apple store in the Middle East, signing luxury brand leases for 82,000 m2 / 35% of the Mall GLA including with 10 of the most powerful luxury fashion brands in the world and the 8 of the most valuable luxury brands in the world. The re-investment created the malls leadership position in the UAE and GCC as the destination for luxury retail as well as unique leisure and entertainment experiences, whilst significantly increasing footfall and sales by 20% respectively in the first 5 years of redevelopment completion.• EBITDA growth of MAF retail portfolio c. 16 No. Malls – analysed all existing retail categories and retailers’ performance, identified the target new brands and developed the remerchandising strategy including exiting / buying out of existing long-term tenants who were now redundant brands to the customer and underperforming in sales.• Developed the Customer Journey profile survey – surveyed more than 20,000 customers – enabled us to better understand what a customer wants and why they choose a specific shopping experience which enabled operational CAPEX to be focused on customer impact and increasing EBITDA.• Ensured MAF Hospitality assets were aligned with the mall brand and drivers of capturing tourist footfall and spend in the retail, F&B and entertainment in the malls. Ensured Hospitality assets were developed and redeveloped to support the EBITDA of the malls – ensure new hotel star and brand complemented the adjacent mall asset.

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  Emaar

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Senior Director of Development - Emaar International

    • Mar 2008 - Jun 2012
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    My role was to oversee the investment, development, operations and commercial KPIs of c. US$15 Billion investment in Masterplanned Communities located in several countries across the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa. Key Achievements• Emaar "Downtown Burj Dubai" - completed the retail and residential master planning for the district investment of US$500 Million, part of the opening and operations team of The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa monitoring performance and CAPEX re-investment and redevelopment.• Directed and managed 300+ staff across several countries to ensure Board Approved KPIs were achieved – focus on investment due diligence, land acquisitions, developing business plans, development briefs and leading the development of Mixed Use Masterplanned Communities – retail, hospitality, commercial, residential, entertainment, golf courses and community assets;o Damascus, Syria US$1.2 Billion – "Eighth Gate" o Rabat, Morocco US$1.8 Billion – "Saphira"o Cairo, Egypt US$0.5 Billion “Sheikh Khalifa Affordable Housing City”, US$2.6 Billion “Uptown Cairo” and US$3.8 Billion “Marrassi North Coast Beach Marina and Golf Resort”o Dead Sea, Jordan US$0.7 Billion – “Samarah Dead Sea Development” o Jeddah, Saudi Arabia US$ 1.5 Billion – “Jeddah Gate” o Erbil, Iraq – US$3Billion “Erbil CBD re-development”o Karachi, Pakistan – US$2.4 Billion “Crescent Bay”• Masterplanned, developed and negotiated hotel operator agreements for Emaar Hospitality portfolio with Marriott, Hilton, Accor, Armani and Address Hotels (Emaar’s own hotel brand) in Jordan, Turkey, KSA, Dubai, Syria, Morocco and Egypt

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  Titanium Enterprises

  • Australia & Asia

  • Managing Director

    • 2004 - Mar 2008
    • Australia & Asia

    Titanium Enterprises was formed in 2002 after the acquisition of The O'Connor Group.It operated under 15 Titanium Group Companies and 4 Titanium Group Trusts and it had a development book value exceeding $1 billion.The Group constructed, completed and directed Large Scale Mixed Use Developments throughout Australia and Asia and was a Major Developer Member of the Urban Development Institution of Australia.I was responsible for;► Management of Senior Executives► Site Acquisitions► Budget Controls► Delivery and Construction Phases ► Supervision of Financial Administration► Monthly Board Reports and attendance at Monthly Joint Venture Board Meetings

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  Austcorp Property Group

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Senior Development Director

    • 2002 - 2004
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Responsible for the delivery of built form projects in Queensland. NOTABLE PROJECTS► SOUTH BANK CORPORATION development known as SW1 - Inner Brisbane CBD. The development comprised residential, retail, and commercial precincts for 200 dwellings, 10,000m2 commercial space, 1500m2 retail space. ► COOMERA WATERS - The project consisted of 1,800 titles surrounding a 17-hectare harbour with a 72-berth marina. The Development included a blend of land and villas, Marina Village with commercial and retail outlets - Gold Coast, Australia.

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  JLL

  • Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore

  • Senior Development Director

    • 2000 - 2002
    • Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore

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  Rider Hunt International

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Associate Director

    • 1995 - 2000
    • Brisbane, Australia