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Shiko-Mohamed Shaker ElSherif

San Francisco,CA

Summary

A passionate & enthusiastic innovative entrepreneur, experienced in MNC’s, SME's, startups, VCs covering many sectors, such as Automotive, Green Energy, Oil & Gas, Construction & EPC projects, Healthcare, FMCG, Retail, and Investment, with solid commercial vision and market insight to drive business growth, optimize resources and maximize profitability whilst building motivated and high performance teams to achieve objectives.
With 25 years of experiences in USA, MENA & GCC with solid commercial vision and market insight to drive business growth, optimize resources and maximize profitability whilst building motivated and high-performance teams to achieve objectives. Effective advisor communicates well with people of all ages and backgrounds. Excellent eye for detail enabling quick identification of areas for improvement and suggesting strategies to help businesses reach goals. Focused on introducing efficient systems and processes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Growth & Innovation Consultant

NSC Security Co.
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Creating new AI security tools by face recognition to be used as a Marketing, Analytic & Security system for all Grocery providers like whole foods and Walmart

CEO & Founder

Shikoo Auto
02.2021 - 11.2023
  • Family Business Since 1980, Automotive Industry ( BMW Group ) All After Sales Service solutions with new E-Commerce Platform Covering All services.
  • Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions. E-Commerce Platform
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Optimized supply chain operations for reduced costs and increased efficiency.
  • Achieved remarkable year-over-year revenue growth through strategic product diversification and market analysis.

Territory General Manager

Kuwait Resources House Company
02.2015 - 01.2021
  • Logistics, Contracting, Real Estate
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and adopting cutting-edge technology.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.

GM Finance & Treasury

Shatat Medical Group
07.2013 - 01.2015
  • Medical and Healthcare
  • Evaluated banking services providers for cost-effectiveness, selecting the best-fit partners to support strategic objectives.
  • Assisted in creating annual budgets by providing accurate projections of cash inflows and outflows based on historical data analysis.
  • Improved investment strategies through diligent monitoring of short-term investments and portfolio performance.
  • Enhanced cash management efficiency by implementing and maintaining treasury systems.
  • Developed comprehensive risk management policies to safeguard company assets against potential losses from interest rate fluctuations or foreign exchange exposures.

Regional Controller

Thabat Company
04.2012 - 07.2013
  • Construction and contracting
  • Developed key performance indicators to track regional financial health and drive informed decisionmaking.
  • Supported merger and acquisition activities by conducting thorough due diligence reviews of target companies'' financials.
  • Improved cash flow management by optimizing accounts receivable and payable processes.
  • Established internal control policies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

CFO

Triple E Holding Co.
06.2008 - 03.2012
  • Oil & Gas, Construction and Contracting
  • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
  • Evaluated investment opportunities diligently, contributing to informed decisions regarding potential projects and their expected returns.
  • Managed risk effectively through the establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework, safeguarding company assets against potential threats.
  • Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.

Asst Financial Controller

The Sultan Center Food Products Co. KSC
11.2006 - 06.2008
  • Retail, Grocery, Food Products
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end close process and implementing new accounting procedures.
  • Collaborated with IT teams to implement system enhancements that improved data accuracy and availability for financial reporting purposes.
  • Supported external audit processes with timely delivery of requested documentation and schedules.
  • Implemented a streamlined invoice approval system that improved vendor payment timeliness while maintaining strong internal controls.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.

Group Chief Accountant

Kuwait Proteins International Co. S.A.K.
01.2005 - 11.2006
  • Food Supplier, Real estate, advertisement, Trading
  • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive pricing strategies that supported profitability targets while remaining competitive in the marketplace.

Accountant Then Receivables Supervisor

Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery Co.
07.2001 - 01.2005
  • Retail
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
  • Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.
  • Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.

Education

Ph.D. - Ecommerce evaluation e.g. App's & Website (all intangible assets)

Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh UK
01.2026

MBA - Finance

Cairo University, Egypt
Cairo
01.2017

Certified In Business Valuations - CertBV -

ACCA
01.2016

Certified International Financial Reporting Standard - CertIFRS -

ACCA
01.2015

Master - Islamic Finance -

Al-Madinah International University, Malaysia
01.2012

B.Sc. in Accounting -

Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University, Egypt
01.2001

Skills

  • Strategic Visioning
  • Global perspective
  • Financial Acumen
  • Corporate Governance
  • Digital Transformation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Succession Planning
  • Negotiation
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Innovative and Visionary
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Processes and procedures
  • Change Management
  • Go-to-Market Strategies
  • Decision-Making
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Decision Making
  • ERP systems: ORACLE, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, JDE, SCALE
    Expert in using Microsoft Office Applications

Accomplishments

On 2021, I re-engineered my father's business and established #Shikoo Auto. ((#BMW Alternative authorized dealer for all After sales services))

The huge potential in the Automotive sector that we believe through #BMW, Exotic & EV brands in Egypt and generally MENA & African. which can lead to new brand as what Telsa and Lucid motors did.

Our starting by assembly and Embedded process is only the starting..... But having new brand using EV & green Hydrogen as a source of power is our Vision.

Shikoo is the ( Technician ) who without his efforts and knowledge, either the OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer and brands owners will not complete the cycle. No similar brand founded focus in Maintenance sector,

Shikoo is a new workshop system providing 5S integrated solutions with matching the innovation by unique platform , and how the End user can fix the car anywhere through our E-commerce platform which will be on the end-user hands to control his whole process, sure can lead to Fin-tech and other outsources services. our expand tools

Shikoo will help the Brands owner and their authorized dealers to maintain the remaining mass of on ground fleet, which they are already having big problems in the market.

Shikoo will help the local Garages who own 80% of this market, by increasing the quality of spare parts and software, plus provide new techniques and workshop solutions. .

We are #members of TEMOT, Nexus, ART & all OEMs and aftermarket brands, like ZF, valeo, Bosch

Duties and responsibilities

Strategic Planner, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Treasury Management, Develop strategic Sales plans for the industry through market research, competitive analysis, pricing, customer engagement, and business planning., Implement the marketing policy and follow up of the action plans, regular reporting on ongoing projects, Implementing Category management activities, channel and end customer sales program, trade channel meets, market survey, database management etc., Identify new developments and improvement opportunities required in existing products to maintain competitiveness through market analysis reports., Working closely with key customers across the channels to drive Category performance, conduct frequent reviews and analysis with the Data obtained from research sources., Closely working with supply chain department to manage inventory and reduce out of stock situation, Develop effective solutions to deal with business challenges while making simultaneous decisions about capital structure, dividend and capital management, cash levels and the financial risk profile of the business, Support Operations in the investigation of cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits that the organization may offer employees, and potential employees, with the goal of attracting and retaining top talent, Oversee the definition, deployment and maintenance of finance policies and procedures throughout the finance organization., Ensure compliance to controls and adopted standards., Provide opinions to Executives and to the Audit Governance Committee in matters of financial policy.

Specializedin

1- Strategic and Business Planning, Working Capital and execution plans Management,
2- Budgeting ,Evaluations, Feasibility Studies, Financial Analysis, Treasury Management
3- Internal Control, Policy & Procedure, performance reports, KPIs,
4- Contractual Negotiations, Due diligence, Business Planning, JV Management
5- Strategic Advisory, Management Consultancy, Corporate Restructure
6- Communication & Interpersonal Networking, Team Building, Leadership

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/15/78
  • Nationality: Egyptian - White
  • Work Authorization in the UAS : Yes
  • Future sponsorship : No need
  • Disability : No
  • Veteran Status : No

Training

  • Training Courses in Upstream, Midstream & Downstream Oil, Gas & LNG Projects Euromoney Energy Training Global - London
  • Training Courses in Advanced Financial Statement Analysis - IIR Middle East - Dubai
  • Training Courses in Strategic Asset and Liability Management- Ernst & Young Kuwait
  • Training Courses in Strategic Planning and Effective Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Diploma in Applied Accounting in (Three Sequential Courses) at the American University of Cairo

linkedin Profile

A Son of Automotive's Majestic, Telematic mindset, Egyptian blood,

Timeline

Growth & Innovation Consultant

NSC Security Co.
01.2024 - 05.2024

CEO & Founder

Shikoo Auto
02.2021 - 11.2023

Territory General Manager

Kuwait Resources House Company
02.2015 - 01.2021

GM Finance & Treasury

Shatat Medical Group
07.2013 - 01.2015

Regional Controller

Thabat Company
04.2012 - 07.2013

CFO

Triple E Holding Co.
06.2008 - 03.2012

Asst Financial Controller

The Sultan Center Food Products Co. KSC
11.2006 - 06.2008

Group Chief Accountant

Kuwait Proteins International Co. S.A.K.
01.2005 - 11.2006

Accountant Then Receivables Supervisor

Mohamed Naser Al-Hajery Co.
07.2001 - 01.2005

Ph.D. - Ecommerce evaluation e.g. App's & Website (all intangible assets)

Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University

MBA - Finance

Cairo University, Egypt

Certified In Business Valuations - CertBV -

ACCA

Certified International Financial Reporting Standard - CertIFRS -

ACCA

Master - Islamic Finance -

Al-Madinah International University, Malaysia

B.Sc. in Accounting -

Faculty of Commerce, Cairo University, Egypt
Shiko-Mohamed Shaker ElSherif