Ashish Datar, Cfa Email & Phone Number

Kuwait City, Kw

Kuwait

Heads the single-family investment office managing global portfolios of US$XXX+ million spread across equities, hedge funds, fixed income, and private assets from a capital gain and cash flow perspective (akin to an endowment fund model). Part of the core team managing inorganic growth strategies such as M&A across the existing businesses and identifying business areas for potential new diversification. Coordinates with advisors, conducts full due diligence, negotiates closing documents, monitors post-investment, and conceptualizes exit strategies. Analyzed opportunities and businesses across online and offline retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, media, oil and gas and real estate. Able to leverage an extensive professional network which positively impact every facet of the business. ▪ Achieved xxx % returns per annum by leading investments across private markets.▪ Realized xxx % annual profit for shareholders by targeting, selecting, and onboarding multiple real estate investment assets in excess of US$XXmillion▪ Accomplished an on average xxx % yearly return on an overall multi-asset portfolio basis with moderate risk▪ Deployed US$XX million to support continued company evolution aligned to a continuous improvement strategy ▪ Leading a future-proofing initiative to provide technology disruption opportunities

Kuwait

Evaluated international investment opportunities and managed legal, accounting, and commercial advisors appointed for the due diligence exercises for private assets. Expertly reviewed closing documents. Served as the director on the founding board of CNBC Pakistan, CNBC Africa, and Murdoch University Dubai. Provided strategy for start-ups. Other sector knowledge included oil and gas, retail, and healthcare. Cultivated multiple global partnerships supporting business expansion. ▪ Negotiated and structured US$XXmillion deals in media and education.▪ Led US$XXX million in real estate transactions across the Gulf region.

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Conceptualized new venture strategies, performed M&A financial analysis, and formulated profit optimization projections. Partnered with investment bankers to manage merger processes.▪ Aided the group’s continued diversification by developing a television market entry strategy and business plan incorporating an array of niche channels negating the impact of shrinking revenues derived from the print space.▪ Co-led the creation of three joint ventures that included two TV channels centered on lifestyle/news and a magazine, Times of India, in conjunction with BBC Worldwide.▪ Co-led a team to develop a plan for improving two parts of the business, music publishing focusing on known artists and music retail (“Planet M” stores) centered around higher-margin products and inventory management.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Earlier career as a Manager at Times Guaranty, Executive in the Investment Banking Division for Tata Finance Limited, Officer of Equity Research at BOB Mutual Fund, Account Manager in Corporate Finance at Tandem Financials Limited, & Project Executive at M.M. Nissim

Cfa, Investments

Masters In Management Studies (Mba Equivalent), Finance

Batchelor Of Science, Chemistry And Biochemistry

Executive Education, Value Investing (Online)