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New York, Ny, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

San Francisco, California, Us

Infrastructure Advisory Services to Public and Private Sector organizations

Seed, early and growth stage capital firm operating in Energy, Fintech and Media Tech Investments and Portfolio Management of Energy, Fintech and Media Tech companies. Leading due diligence, developing post-investment expansion business plan and identifying financing solutions for vertical expansion into Clean Energy and Energy Storage of the Energy Company (ESCO) based out of NorthEast Region.

Jeddah, Jeddah 22332-2444, Sa

IsDB is a Sovereign Multilateral Infrastructure financing institution with investments in 57 countries.As Senior Investment Officer, I drove origination, deal structuring and negotiations, due diligence, fundraising, risk management, and investment monitoring for a $4B portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects across 57 countries while leading a team of 6 professionals.Some of my best achievements are:ORIGINATION / NEW MARKET ENTRY / PUBLIC SECTOR RELATIONSHIPS► Closed 10 deals with clients new to bank ($15B+ in aggregate transaction volumes), won organization’s 1st lead arranger mandate within public-private partnership sector as well as 1st project finance / advisory mandate within healthcare sector, and nearly doubled annual fee income from $24M in 2014 to $48M in 2017.► Structured 3 power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Ministries of Energy in Jordan, Egypt, and Turkey, including negotiation of complex natural gas supply agreements.► Delivered all 10 deals on or ahead of schedule.INDUSTRY RECOGNITION / HONORS & AWARDS► Won Project Finance International’s (PFI) “Middle East and Africa Renewables Deal of the Year” in 2017 for 800MW solar project executed for Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA).► Drove financing of world’s largest solar park in Egypt, recognized as “Multilateral Deal of the Year” by PFI in 2017.► Structured Bilkent Laboratory public-private partnership with Turkish government, winning “Best Healthcare Deal” and “Best Social Development Deal” at EMEA Project Finance Awards in 2017.► Presented with IJGlobal’s “Asia Pacific Wind Power Deal of the Year” in 2017 for Triconboston Wind Power Project.

Islamabad, Fedc, Pk

Bridge Factor is an advisory firm serving clients in the areas of corporate finance and business strategy with 22 employees.As Partner & Regional Head, I launched a boutique investment bank operating in Pakistan with a primary focus on the renewable energy sector. I led origination, deal structuring, public sector relationships, tariff determination, and the execution of mandates. I also successfully negotiated turnkey EPC contracts in the renewable energy space with global contractors and suppliers. Some of the key ways in which I made a difference include:► Obtained 90% market share in national renewable energy space and closed 24 transactions including project finance, M&A, leveraged acquisitions, debt / equity raising, and restructuring mandates to generate $9M in fees.► Played key role in creation of Pakistan’s renewable energy policy, advising Ministry of Energy on current tariff structure underlying projects producing 1K MW+ of energy annually.► Spearheaded Foundation Wind Energy Project, recognized as “Transaction of the Year” by Finance News and “Middle East Renewable Energy Deal of 2012” by EURO Money.► Raised $1B in funding from IFC, ADB, FMO, DEG, ISDB, OPIC, CDB, OFID, IsDB, and ICBC for clients.

Karachi, Sindh, Pk

Faysal Bank is a corporate, consumer, and investment bank with US$3.7B in assets and 3.6K+ employees.As Vice President-Advisory, I built our advisory business with a focus on restructuring as well as on debt and equity capital raises, syndicated loans, and initial public offerings while managing a principal investment portfolio. In this role, I led a 5-person team.My impact on the business:► More than tripled annual transaction volume from $650M in 2008 to $2B in 2010 while propelling fees from $3.8M to $8.5M during same time period.► Led largest debt restructuring in Pakistan for industrial conglomerate with multiple textile units and 2 fertilizer companies. Orchestrated syndicate comprised 46 global lenders (including Citibank and DEG).► Won mandate and executed $35M initial public offering of Pak American Fertilizer.► Restructured underperforming $500M credit portfolio, turning annual losses of 25% into positive 2.5% return within 24 months.

JS Private Equity Management is the private equity and venture capital arm of Jahangir Siddiqui & Company with US$150M in assets under management. In this position, I helped launch a private equity fund, driving marketing, deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio company operations.My most notable accomplishments included:► Originated and executed $4M investment in technology firm, realizing 100% return when investment sold within 12 months for $8M.► Played instrumental role in propelling valuation of Airblue (startup airline) from $15M in 2006 to $60M in 2008 (as per independent valuation by Citigroup).► Launched upstream oil & gas firm, investing $15M in 2007 for stake currently valued at $500M.► Led $4M investment in container terminal in Bangladesh in 2007 currently valued at $30M (held in portfolio).► Selected from 20 other employees for secondment to Crosby Capital Partners ($750M active opportunity fund allied with JS Private Equity) in Singapore. Developed Crosby’s new investment strategy for small to medium infrastructure opportunities across Mainland China.

JS Global Capital is a diversified financial services group founded in 1971 with 23K employees.As Corporate Finance Manager, I executed $750M in aggregate transaction volumes with mandates including mergers & acquisitions, initial public offerings, and leveraged buyouts. I was rapidly promoted from my initial hire as an Analyst based upon consistent outperformance.

Education record

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Computer Science