- Founded the company in 2004, which was set up as a private equity boutique targeting the MENA region and selected emerging markets. - Headed a team of well diversified financial analysts and was personally involved sourcing all equity deals.- The company served as an investment advisory in private equity as well as a holding company for operational investments. - Closed deals in excess of $700 million including: • Consulting on the purchase of 10% of Orascom Telecom Algeria by A GCC investor.• Structuring and raising capital of the purchasing consortium of Global Alumina.• Structuring and raising capital of the purchasing consortium of Meia Power Company of China.• Structuring, Consulting, capital raising, and serving on the board for the set-up of Hamleys UAE.• Structuring and capital raising and serving on the board for Gourmet Gulf Company.• Consulting, raising capital and serving on the board for REI Korea.• Acted as a management consultancy for Gulf Green Landscaping.Served on the board for the following companies: • Orascom Telecom Algeria• REI Korea• Gourmet Gulf Company• Al Safwa Investments

Investment was done under Source Capital- Developed the start up concept from scratch.- Established start up infrastructure and built all management and operation systems for all departments to follow. - Set up all company departments; management, marketing, operations, human resources and accounting.- Built a dynamic management team, recruiting a diverse cross-section of outstanding industry experience. - Expanded the brand to 6 outlets. - Brought in a strategic investor for 50% of the company in 2011, which involved cash buy out as well as capital injection for expansion. - Began the concept of franchising in the MENA region.- Currently serving as a board member.

Investment was done under Source Capital- Created the real estate concept to service developers and provide them with fully integrated real estate solutions. - Set up new operational facilities from the ground up in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Damascus and Amman to service the MENA region. - Established start up infrastructure and built all management and operation systems. - Formed and managed a real estate fund for high net worth individuals with a total capital of $150 million. - Cultivated the company’s reputation in the market, which in turn generated exclusive accounts from mega developers in the region. - Negotiated for the company to act as the exclusive sales arm of major real estate development companies in the region. - Achieved sales volumes of $1 billion USD each year for 3 years. Some of the major developers Cornerstone Real Estate serviced include: • Mazaya Real Estate• City of Arabia• Al Qudra• Al Badie • Rakaa Properties• Al Maabar• Madaen Al Noor• Juman Real Estate

- One of the main people responsible for starting up Abu Dhabi, Merrill Lynch offices in 1997. - Specialized portfolio consulting and management, investment advisory services, securities trading and other financial services to corporations, governments and institutions throughout the GCC.- Managed and developed a large client base - Promoted to Senior Financial Consultant, 1999.- Promoted to Vice President, 2003.- Awarded “Relationship Manager of the year”, 2000.- Managed a capital portfolio in excess of $500 million.- Client base consists of ultra high net worth and royal families in the UAE.