Ronald Philip Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Dubai, Ae

I serve on the management team of DWTC, the company - owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (https://icd.gov.ae/our-portfolio/) - charged with making Dubai the world’s leading destination for all major exhibitions, conferences, and events.I lead the portfolio investment and programme delivery function, with a fantastic team, working on a range of strategic investments and projects in a range of business areas including:- real estate - DWTC has a large portfolio across asset classes including the largest convention centers in the MEA region, hotels, residential, office (e.g. One Central) and retail assets - https://www.dwtc.com/en/real-estate/ - with a large development pipeline- events - the largest events business in the MEA region - https://www.dwtc.com/en/- free zone and new sectors - a free zone that enables the creation of new businesses in Dubai (https://www.dwtc.com/en/free-zone/) and the incubation of new sectors in Dubai e.g. virtual assets enabled by the DWTC-incubated Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority - https://www.dwtc.com/en/free-zone-virtual-assets/ - and more to come!

Bengaluru, In

The National School of Journalism in Bangalore, is envisioned to be a leading journalism school training top talent for the Indian and global media industry. The Global Advisory Board supports the institution in delivering on its mission.

Kozhikode, Kerala, In

I serve as a member of the Board of Governors of IIM Kozhikode. IIM Kozhikode is one of India's top 5 ranked business schoolshttps://iimk.ac.in/board-of-governors

Johannesburg, Gauteng, Za

In the spirit of helping build the African proptech ecosystem, I volunteer as an Advisory Board member for the Africa Proptech Forum, providing input on content for their programming and community building and also serve as a judge for the Africa proptech startup competition.

Nairobi, Nairobi, Ke

Given my expertise and networks in warehousing and logistics across Africa, I am excited to be an investor and advisor in Afrigility which is building the "Airbnb of warehousing" for Africa, starting from Nairobi, with a stellar team with rich industry experience and exciting early traction.

Safat, Kuwait, Kw

Conceptualized and launched Agility's data center campuses vertical with an initial portfolio of four locations across 2 continents - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt and Ghana - with more to come.Responsible for managing this end-to-end from strategy to execution - all business development, leading negotiations and engaging external and internal stakeholders.

Safat, Kuwait, Kw

25% strategy | 25% corporate development | 50% implementation I led strategy for Agility's industrial real estate / logistics parks business across Africa, Middle East and India. I was responsible for developing and driving the implementation of the strategy and value creation initiatives, strategic partnerships, entry into new asset classes and new markets, ESG and more.

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Experienced Senior Engagement Manager (Project Manager) responsible for end-to-end delivery of CXO-level priority projects across transport, real estate, civil infrastructure, telecom and retail sectors. Select projects include:- Developed 2030 strategy for ports group across business segments- Developed Africa infrastructure perspective for global investor- Developed business case and concept masterplan for 1 sqkm development in major GCC city center- Developed concept for greenfield city including sector business cases, regulatory framework, city layout and engaged in early discussions with potential anchors & operators of city infrastructure assets- Developed sector transformation program for Transport Minister of G20 country - Developed strategy for engineering firm including diversification across value chain, geographies and sectors- Developed capital allocation process, governance framework and granular ROI-assessment tool for network capex for a large telecom operator- Developed capital allocation strategy and business performance management system for a large conglomerate with subsidiaries in real estate and retail- Commercial review of a greenfield container port's revenue / traffic and cost forecasts, concession agreement structuring and financing- Commercial review and development of 3-year business turnaround plan for portfolio company of a private equity fund- Developed commercial strategy, resettlement plan and economic benefits case for a transport infrastructure mega-project in Latin America for a Chinese developer- Supported a transportation operator in the Middle East reduce its procurement spend in its rail and roads businesses- Developed strategy for the Cabinet of a Middle East country for the delivery of USD 250BN of infrastructure projects across asset classes (real estate, transport, etc)- Operational restructuring diagnostic of a shipping line identifying revenue and cost improvement opportunities

Cologny, Geneva, Ch

- Joint P&L responsibility for the Supply Chain & Transport Industry programme including revenue targets for engaging new Partner companies and retention of existing Partners.- Managed the Forum's "Enabling Trade - Valuing Growth Opportunities"​ project, involving managing a consulting team from Bain & Co, collaboration with the World Bank and engagement with Partner companies from across industries, on assessing the costs of various global supply chain barriers.- Project management and stakeholder management: Manage research teams that produce reports on trade (Global Enabling Trade Report), manufacturing (Future of Manufacturing), as well as multistakeholder project workshops in Brazil, China, India, Switzerland, UK, UAE, USA which engaged Ministers and CEOs- Business development & relationship management: Pitch to CEOs of global logistics and transport companies to get engaged with the Forum. Manage Forum relationships & engagement with CEOs and senior executives of Partner companies, Ministers, international organisations and academics- Selected to join 2010 cohort of Global Leadership Fellows - http://www.weforum.org/en/about/GlobalLeadershipFellows/index.htm - a 3-year leadership training program involving 5 weeks / year of modules at INSEAD, Columbia and Wharton.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, Us

To fund my degree, I took on multiple part-time roles:2009-10: - Residential Advisor, GSAS Residence Halls - I was responsible for "taking care" of around 40 Masters and PhD students on the fourth floor of Perkins Hall. (It gave me free room and board (meals)2008-09:- Computer Lab Assistant- Teaching Assistant for the Infrastructure Finance course taught by Prof. Akash Deep- Research Assistant- Maths tutor

New York, New York, Us

- Conducted research for CCI on electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment across C40 cities, as part of second-year consulting project (Policy Analysis Exercise)- Awarded Harvard Environmental Project funding for research on Singapore’s electric vehicle pilot program.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

(Strategic Planning Department, Jacksonville, Florida)- Undertook analysis and made recommendations to top management on strategy / opportunities in the emerging US high speed rail sector

Los Angeles, California, Us

(Offices of energy & environment and economic development, City Hall, Los Angeles)- Development of strategy for electric vehicle cluster development and consumer market stimulation. - Analysis and design of solar energy feed-in tariff program

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- India (New Delhi / Gurgaon, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai), Bangladesh (Dhaka)- Strategy, transaction advisory, financial analysis for large infrastructure projects, organisational restructuring and business planning for infrastructure organisationsSample assignments:- Evaluated financial feasibility and provided transaction advice to an Indonesian conglomerate on a $7BN bundle of infrastructure and real estate projects (including a 22,500 acre SEZ & chemical cluster, 100km highway) in West India – built detailed financial models, prepared Investment Memorandum for LSE AIM listing and PPP agreements (Joint Venture, Shareholders Agreement, etc) - Advised Bangladesh Railway (BR) on organisational reform – managed client relationship and project office for 43-member team, prepared business plans for BR business units, organised stakeholder consultations in 3 cities with BR staff and trade unions - Developed procurement strategy, structured concession agreements and managed bid-process for Indian Railways for 4 PPP transactions with off-take guarantees worth $9 BN for 4 greenfield rolling stock manufacturing units - Undertook study of PPP infrastructure finance in India for World Bank PPIAF identifying key issues & constraints

Norwalk, Ct, Us

- Management Trainee Program with three rotations of 3 months each in different business functions - sales, operations & collections. - Received GE Achiever Award for Q4, 2005- Summer internship with Mortgage Risk Management team. Awarded Pre-Placement Offer

Washington, Dc, Us

Research on the performance of World Bank projects around the world in various sectors - energy, transport, education, health, etc

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

- Responsible for fund-raising & building / maintaining corporate partnerships for the Bangalore Chapter of AIESEC (the world's largest student organisation). Raised record funding for the chapter's Annual Corporate Dinner in 2000.- Involved in recruitment and training of 60 new local chapter members in the summer of 2000- Attended leadership development and strategic planning in Kolkata and Mumbai

Mpp (Master In Public Policy), Energy & Transportation Policy

Executive Masters, Global Leadership

Cross-Registrant, Finance

Cross-Registrant, Finance, Entrepreneurship

Mba, Finance

B.E., Electrical Engineering

Icse / Isc

Education record