Dynamic and results-driven private equity professional with a robust background in banking and venture capital, specializing in high-quality deal origination, strategic investments, and capital raising. Over two decades of experience span diverse sectors, including energy, edTech, and healthcare, with a proven track record of identifying and executing innovative investment strategies. Extensive banking experience has developed the ability to build a strong deal flow pipeline, facilitating over $1.2 billion in financing, while venture capital expertise enables precise assessment of disruptive technologies and emerging markets.
Led successful investments in energy infrastructure (ex. Solar parks), transportation (ex. Light trains), rural sanitation and manufacturing. Cross-cultural negotiation expertise has been applied to complex transactions across Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the United States, resulting in commercial agreements that drive sustainable growth. A broad network with governments, sovereign wealth funds, development banks, and private equity firms consistently unlocks opportunities for investment and capital raising.
A deep understanding of evolving global markets and future trends fuels a passion for driving value creation in companies that shape tomorrow’s workforce and lead in disruptive industries.
Angel Investor with a strong focus on investing in Edtech and the Future of Work. leveraging reskilling expertise, previous starup experience, certifications as a coach and reskilling expert, dedicated to:
- Played an active role in the G20 Green Finance Study Group, contributing to global efforts aimed at integrating environmental considerations into the financial system.
- Collaborated with international governments, financial institutions, and key stakeholders to develop frameworks and policies that promote sustainable finance, encouraging private capital flow towards green initiatives such as renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.
- Contributed to the 2016 agenda in Beijing, focusing on overcoming barriers to green investment through innovative financial tools and metrics. Supported efforts to establish the use of green bonds, providing companies with financing opportunities for environmentally sustainable projects while offering investors avenues for contributing to global sustainability.
- Worked on enhancing the role of multilateral development banks (MDBs) to mobilize private capital for green initiatives, particularly in developing economies. Supported initiatives for creating public-private partnerships, fostering transparency in green investments, and building capacity in financial markets to recognize and mitigate environmental risks.
1- Strategic Negotiation: Proven ability to lead high-stakes negotiations for commercial contracts and partnerships, securing significant investments and agreements
2- Business Development: Proven ability to build a strong and high-quality deal flow that translates into exceptional investment opportunities, leveraging extensive experience from my banking background My strategic approach to business development involves identifying and cultivating relationships with key stakeholders across various sectors, ensuring access to lucrative deals that translated to initiating several PE funds in Asia and several other infrastructure deals in Asia, Africa and Latin America
3- Investment Analysis: Skilled in screening and assessing investment opportunities, with a focus on companies demonstrating disruptive potential and innovative business models Experience as part of the investment committee at AIIB has strengthened expertise in the investment process, enabling effective navigation of approval processes, accurate evaluation of risks and returns, and ensuring alignment with long-term investment goals
4- Capital Raising: A seasoned capital raiser with a strong track record, having successfully facilitated $12 billion in financing during a banking career, honing capital raising skills in the process Expertise extends to sourcing and securing investments across various sectors, including the manufacturing space in the United States, leveraging a robust network and strategic insights to attract significant capital
5- Strong Communication Skills: Robust communication skills developed through years of experience in diplomacy, enabling effective engagement with a wide range of stakeholders An extensive network with governments, sovereign wealth funds, development banks, and investment banks facilitates strategic partnerships and consistently offers opportunities for deal flow and capital raising
6- Market Analysis: Expertise in conducting thorough market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities across diverse industries Strong ability to analyze trends, consumer behavior, and economic indicators enables informed investment decisions, ensuring a strategic approach to targeting high-potential companies in blue ocean markets
7- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Extensive experience in collaborating with diverse teams, including finance, operations, and marketing, to align on strategic objectives and enhance operational efficiency Effective communication across departments ensures seamless execution of investment strategies and maximizes performance
8- Reskilling and Upskilling Expertise: Deep understanding of workforce trends and the future of work, enabling effective identification of companies that prioritize reskilling and upskilling Expertise positions to invest in businesses that contribute to workforce development, enhancing market competitiveness
9- Advisory and Mentorship: Experience advising startups and established companies, providing strategic insights to facilitate growth and innovation in competitive landscapes Advising a number of startup founders on navigating the startup journey and its ups and downs, mentorship fosters entrepreneurial success by helping companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities in rapidly changing markets
10- Innovative Thinking: Proficient in applying blue ocean strategies to create uncontested market spaces and drive value innovation Strong creative problem-solving skills enable identification of unique opportunities that differentiate investments and maximize returns in a crowded marketplace
The Canfield Trainer Certificate of The Success Principles
The Canfield Trainer Certificate of The Success Principles