Tanuj Behl, MBA
Manager III - Advisory & Consulting at Baker Tilly Middle East- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Have worked with Tanuj at Emirates Hospitals Group. He brought in amazing and much needed skills to the team such as market knowledge and relationship building, and proved to be an essential asset to the M&A team. With his exceptional communication and presentation skills he added value to deal negotiations, market research, business modeling and various other challenging projects he worked on. One of the most important aspect of Tanuj’s personality is his hardworking nature and positive attitude towards work which makes him the most reliable team member. I wish him good luck in his future roles and it was a pleasure working with him.
Karan Ajmera
Worked with Tanuj on many interesting and challenging projects at ICREA . A Hardworking and Creative Individual with an eye for detail and determination to deliver the best results . Tanuj has good knowledge and acumen of Analysis and Management . He will surely be an asset to any organisation .
LinkedIn User
Have worked with Tanuj at Emirates Hospitals Group. He brought in amazing and much needed skills to the team such as market knowledge and relationship building, and proved to be an essential asset to the M&A team. With his exceptional communication and presentation skills he added value to deal negotiations, market research, business modeling and various other challenging projects he worked on. One of the most important aspect of Tanuj’s personality is his hardworking nature and positive attitude towards work which makes him the most reliable team member. I wish him good luck in his future roles and it was a pleasure working with him.
Karan Ajmera
Worked with Tanuj on many interesting and challenging projects at ICREA . A Hardworking and Creative Individual with an eye for detail and determination to deliver the best results . Tanuj has good knowledge and acumen of Analysis and Management . He will surely be an asset to any organisation .
LinkedIn User
Have worked with Tanuj at Emirates Hospitals Group. He brought in amazing and much needed skills to the team such as market knowledge and relationship building, and proved to be an essential asset to the M&A team. With his exceptional communication and presentation skills he added value to deal negotiations, market research, business modeling and various other challenging projects he worked on. One of the most important aspect of Tanuj’s personality is his hardworking nature and positive attitude towards work which makes him the most reliable team member. I wish him good luck in his future roles and it was a pleasure working with him.
Karan Ajmera
Worked with Tanuj on many interesting and challenging projects at ICREA . A Hardworking and Creative Individual with an eye for detail and determination to deliver the best results . Tanuj has good knowledge and acumen of Analysis and Management . He will surely be an asset to any organisation .
LinkedIn User
Have worked with Tanuj at Emirates Hospitals Group. He brought in amazing and much needed skills to the team such as market knowledge and relationship building, and proved to be an essential asset to the M&A team. With his exceptional communication and presentation skills he added value to deal negotiations, market research, business modeling and various other challenging projects he worked on. One of the most important aspect of Tanuj’s personality is his hardworking nature and positive attitude towards work which makes him the most reliable team member. I wish him good luck in his future roles and it was a pleasure working with him.
Karan Ajmera
Worked with Tanuj on many interesting and challenging projects at ICREA . A Hardworking and Creative Individual with an eye for detail and determination to deliver the best results . Tanuj has good knowledge and acumen of Analysis and Management . He will surely be an asset to any organisation .
Credentials
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Investment Evaluation
LinkedInSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
UAE Driving License
Road & Transport Authority - RTAJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Baker Tilly Middle East
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United Arab Emirates
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Accounting
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager III - Advisory & Consulting
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Mar 2023 - Present
Leading engagements within Advisory & Consulting practice covering Lead Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations & Financial Modeling and Strategic Advisory Services through offices based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Leading engagements within Advisory & Consulting practice covering Lead Advisory, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations & Financial Modeling and Strategic Advisory Services through offices based in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
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RMB Group - Dubai
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United Arab Emirates
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst - M&A and Corporate Development
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Dec 2021 - Feb 2023
• Leading corporate development function by advising on M&A, Pre-IPO Funding and Restructuring projects • Independently driving Pre-IPO preparation and serving as key member from the corporate team for its execution • Developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation and preparing documentations for investor propositions • Conducting market research, business analysis and due diligence for undertaking informed investment decisions • Liaising and coordinating with external… Show more • Leading corporate development function by advising on M&A, Pre-IPO Funding and Restructuring projects • Independently driving Pre-IPO preparation and serving as key member from the corporate team for its execution • Developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation and preparing documentations for investor propositions • Conducting market research, business analysis and due diligence for undertaking informed investment decisions • Liaising and coordinating with external parties including investors, bankers, fund managers, lawyers, auditors and advisors • Reporting to the Chairman and Director of Finance while working closely with executive board members of the Chairman’s office Achievement: • Performed Internal valuations for more than 25 subsidiaries by using DCF and comparable companies analysis • Leading deal size of more than AED 2 Billion by spearheading the sell-side structuring, negotiation and execution process Show less • Leading corporate development function by advising on M&A, Pre-IPO Funding and Restructuring projects • Independently driving Pre-IPO preparation and serving as key member from the corporate team for its execution • Developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation and preparing documentations for investor propositions • Conducting market research, business analysis and due diligence for undertaking informed investment decisions • Liaising and coordinating with external… Show more • Leading corporate development function by advising on M&A, Pre-IPO Funding and Restructuring projects • Independently driving Pre-IPO preparation and serving as key member from the corporate team for its execution • Developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation and preparing documentations for investor propositions • Conducting market research, business analysis and due diligence for undertaking informed investment decisions • Liaising and coordinating with external parties including investors, bankers, fund managers, lawyers, auditors and advisors • Reporting to the Chairman and Director of Finance while working closely with executive board members of the Chairman’s office Achievement: • Performed Internal valuations for more than 25 subsidiaries by using DCF and comparable companies analysis • Leading deal size of more than AED 2 Billion by spearheading the sell-side structuring, negotiation and execution process Show less
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KSK Capital
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst - M&A & Private Equity
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Oct 2020 - Nov 2021
• Generated Buy-Side deal flow by sourcing and identifying potential investment opportunities as per the investment mandate • Conducted market research and prepared feasibility studies to capture industry trends related to the target companies • Formulated investment strategies, business plans, presentations and ad-hoc reports for facilitating the decision making • Performed financial due diligence, legal due diligence, mystery site visit assessments to evaluate investment… Show more • Generated Buy-Side deal flow by sourcing and identifying potential investment opportunities as per the investment mandate • Conducted market research and prepared feasibility studies to capture industry trends related to the target companies • Formulated investment strategies, business plans, presentations and ad-hoc reports for facilitating the decision making • Performed financial due diligence, legal due diligence, mystery site visit assessments to evaluate investment opportunities • Developed complex financial models, valuations and comparable transaction matrix to arrive at an ideal valuation • Monitored performance of portfolio companies and performed business audit for identifying improvement frameworks • Established long term relationships with complementing businesses to form strategic alliances and collaborations • Participated in performance review meetings with board of directors and departmental heads of the portfolio companies • Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders of the investment arm, portfolio companies and holding company • Reported directly to Chairman and worked closely with the CFO, Director of Internal Audit and Chief Hospitality Officer Achievement: • Closed Buy-Side Deal worth AED 180 Million by acquiring a luxury five-star hotel and 27-hole championship golf course in UAE • Assisted in increasing the revenue performance of a portfolio company by developing corporate contracts Show less • Generated Buy-Side deal flow by sourcing and identifying potential investment opportunities as per the investment mandate • Conducted market research and prepared feasibility studies to capture industry trends related to the target companies • Formulated investment strategies, business plans, presentations and ad-hoc reports for facilitating the decision making • Performed financial due diligence, legal due diligence, mystery site visit assessments to evaluate investment… Show more • Generated Buy-Side deal flow by sourcing and identifying potential investment opportunities as per the investment mandate • Conducted market research and prepared feasibility studies to capture industry trends related to the target companies • Formulated investment strategies, business plans, presentations and ad-hoc reports for facilitating the decision making • Performed financial due diligence, legal due diligence, mystery site visit assessments to evaluate investment opportunities • Developed complex financial models, valuations and comparable transaction matrix to arrive at an ideal valuation • Monitored performance of portfolio companies and performed business audit for identifying improvement frameworks • Established long term relationships with complementing businesses to form strategic alliances and collaborations • Participated in performance review meetings with board of directors and departmental heads of the portfolio companies • Worked closely with internal and external stakeholders of the investment arm, portfolio companies and holding company • Reported directly to Chairman and worked closely with the CFO, Director of Internal Audit and Chief Hospitality Officer Achievement: • Closed Buy-Side Deal worth AED 180 Million by acquiring a luxury five-star hotel and 27-hole championship golf course in UAE • Assisted in increasing the revenue performance of a portfolio company by developing corporate contracts Show less
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Emirates Hospitals Group
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United Arab Emirates
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Mergers & Acquisitions – Corporate Development & Strategy
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2020
• Spearheaded origination and execution of Buy-Side and Sell-Side M&A Deals • Monitored and analyzed investment portfolio for optimizing the performance of existing business units • Conducted primary and secondary market research to formalize the entry market strategies and business plans • Identified and screened potential investment opportunities by developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation • Formulated board presentations, funding documentation, definitive… Show more • Spearheaded origination and execution of Buy-Side and Sell-Side M&A Deals • Monitored and analyzed investment portfolio for optimizing the performance of existing business units • Conducted primary and secondary market research to formalize the entry market strategies and business plans • Identified and screened potential investment opportunities by developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation • Formulated board presentations, funding documentation, definitive agreements and negotiated the deal structure • Worked closely with the board of directors, internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful closure of deals • Undertaken business development initiatives by identifying strategic collaboration opportunities • Reported to Deputy CEO and CFO while working closely with the strategy & projects team at the corporate office Achievement: • Closed Buy-Side Deal worth AED 12.5 Million by acquiring a portfolio of clinics and pharmacies in UAE • Streamlined M&A execution process while handling multiple deals due for closure in the expansion pipeline Show less • Spearheaded origination and execution of Buy-Side and Sell-Side M&A Deals • Monitored and analyzed investment portfolio for optimizing the performance of existing business units • Conducted primary and secondary market research to formalize the entry market strategies and business plans • Identified and screened potential investment opportunities by developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation • Formulated board presentations, funding documentation, definitive… Show more • Spearheaded origination and execution of Buy-Side and Sell-Side M&A Deals • Monitored and analyzed investment portfolio for optimizing the performance of existing business units • Conducted primary and secondary market research to formalize the entry market strategies and business plans • Identified and screened potential investment opportunities by developing financial models to arrive at an ideal valuation • Formulated board presentations, funding documentation, definitive agreements and negotiated the deal structure • Worked closely with the board of directors, internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful closure of deals • Undertaken business development initiatives by identifying strategic collaboration opportunities • Reported to Deputy CEO and CFO while working closely with the strategy & projects team at the corporate office Achievement: • Closed Buy-Side Deal worth AED 12.5 Million by acquiring a portfolio of clinics and pharmacies in UAE • Streamlined M&A execution process while handling multiple deals due for closure in the expansion pipeline Show less
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ICREA
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Manager - M&A and Deal Advisory
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2018
• Originated and executed Buy-Side and Sell-Side cross border advisory deals worth more than $250 Million • Generated advisory mandates from Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Real Estate, Industrial & Logistics sectors • Lead team of 10+ employees comprising of Business Analysts, Research Analysts and Management Trainees • Managed profit & loss (P&L) by assisting in developing targets, reviewing performance & realizing the revenue • Facilitated transactions originated by branch… Show more • Originated and executed Buy-Side and Sell-Side cross border advisory deals worth more than $250 Million • Generated advisory mandates from Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Real Estate, Industrial & Logistics sectors • Lead team of 10+ employees comprising of Business Analysts, Research Analysts and Management Trainees • Managed profit & loss (P&L) by assisting in developing targets, reviewing performance & realizing the revenue • Facilitated transactions originated by branch offices based in Doha (Qatar), Nairobi (Kenya) & Mumbai (India) • Developed strong network & relationship with Private Equity Funds, Real Estate Funds, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds, Investment Banks, Family Offices, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Asset Management Companies, Financial Institutions for undertaking investment opportunities by understanding their investment appetite, targeted sector & geographical focus • Reported to Founder & Managing Director and worked closely with AVP & three Co-Founding Partners at the H.Q. Achievement: • Closed Sell-Side Deal worth AED 145 Million by advising a leading education group and structuring build to suit school in UAE • Closed Sell-Side Deal worth AED 124 Million by advising a leading healthcare group and structuring build to suit hospital in UAE
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Analyst - M&A and Deal Advisory
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Sep 2014 - Nov 2016
• Generated Buy-Side and Sell-Side advisory mandates to increase the deal flow pipeline for the company • Evaluated business plans, financial statements and market trends to conduct transaction do-ability assessments • Developed pitch books, information memorandums, investment teasers, financial models, valuations • Assisted partners in the execution of deals by organizing negotiation on term sheets between client and investors Achievement: • Based on good performance &… Show more • Generated Buy-Side and Sell-Side advisory mandates to increase the deal flow pipeline for the company • Evaluated business plans, financial statements and market trends to conduct transaction do-ability assessments • Developed pitch books, information memorandums, investment teasers, financial models, valuations • Assisted partners in the execution of deals by organizing negotiation on term sheets between client and investors Achievement: • Based on good performance & ability to deliver tasks successfully was promoted to Assistant Manager
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Intern
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Jun 2014 - Sep 2014
• Conducted market research on healthcare, education & real estate sector of GCC & India • Prepared target segmented database by identifying key players & their contact information • Analyzed cross-border market plans of targeted players & identified their upcoming projects • Established relationship with C-Suite level executives/key stakeholders of the targeted players Achievement: • Based on a good performance during the internship was offered Pre Placement Offer (PPO)… Show more • Conducted market research on healthcare, education & real estate sector of GCC & India • Prepared target segmented database by identifying key players & their contact information • Analyzed cross-border market plans of targeted players & identified their upcoming projects • Established relationship with C-Suite level executives/key stakeholders of the targeted players Achievement: • Based on a good performance during the internship was offered Pre Placement Offer (PPO) & promoted to Analyst
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Amity University Dubai
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance -
2010 - 2013
University of Rajasthan
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Commerce & Accounting -
2009 - 2010
Chinar Public School
Class XII - Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E), Commerce -
2007 - 2008
Chinar Public School
Class X - Central Board of Secondary Education (C.B.S.E), General
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