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Founder and Managing Partner at Gate Capital, a Corporate Finance Advisory firm based in Dubai, UAE. Prior to this, he was the Chief Investments Officer at Unicorn Investment Bank and has served Senior Management roles at Regional Corporate and Family groups; and is known for his ability to source, structure and transact deals. He also founded Capital Industries & Investments, a PE firm which won the best PE award in 2008.
Samer has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Brown University and a Master in Business Administration from the Wharton School.
Samer has 25 years of experience in principal investments (equity and debt), management consulting and operations. He has worked at leading global and regional institutions such as Mckinsey & Co, the Olayan Group, ASTRA Investments, Andersen Consulting and the Mac Group/Gemini. He has also been advisor to investors and operators of such companies. Samer’s prior experience as principal investor, operator and strategy consultant position him well to assist companies seeking to engage in M&A or fundraising exercises. He is able to integrate these various perspectives to support clients to execute transactions that meet their needs and generate value to the stakeholders.
Michel was the co-founder of Alioth Capital, an M&A and private equity firm based in Dubai and Montreal. Prior to this, he was Managing Director at Dubai International Capital. He previously spent 15 years with telecom operators in Canada, Europe, and the UAE. He has participated in over $4 billion of transactions across North America, Europe, Middle-East and Asia, and has board experience with both large (> $1b) and SME businesses. He has also been an active investor in early-stage businesses.
Michel’s global experience spans over 25 years across private equity, M&A, investment management, business development, and C-level roles in various industries, including hospitality, aviation, telecom & technology, healthcare, energy, industrial, and consumer products.
Previous experience as a Partner at Sameem Capital, Vice President of the investment team at CORECAP, and an associate at Al Mal Capital. Led corporate finance and advisory services team at Gate Capital. Karim graduated from the American University in Cairo with an Accounting Major and is a CFA charter holder 20 years of experience in investment management and Corporate Finance.
Racha holds a Bsc in Mathematics from UCL, London, an MBA specializing in Finance from Imperial College, London and an Executive Education in Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment from MIT, Boston, USA . She speaks fluent English, Arabic and French.
C-level strategic leader with over 20 years of solid expertise in Capital Markets, Fund Management, Investments, and Corporate Finance in cross-asset class. Strong International and local expertise with exceptional success in growing, building, and managing new segments while increasing bottom line revenues.
Over two decades of experience in the financial services sector with recent notable experiences as the Exec. Vice President at DIFC Fintech Hive, current Board Member at Masraf Bank, current Member Board of trustees at MBRSG, Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), and Zand, the first digital bank to provide both retail and corporate banking, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Tanveer Kamal has over 11 years of experience across Investment Banking and Management Consulting. He has successfully delivered high-impact consulting and corporate finance engagements across multiple sectors and held a key role in executing several landmark transactions in the region. Prior to joining Gate Capital, Tanveer was a Senior Associate at TKC, a Management Consulting firm in India and prior to that, he worked with global organizations such as United Nations and Accenture as a Business Consultant.
Experience in handling fund raising and M&A Transactions. He has had prior experience working at MNCs including Nomura and Piramal Enterprises.
Jayshree holds a Chartered Accountant degree from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Jayshree Ghaghada has 8 years of experience in audit, taxation, and project finance management (in India). She has specialized expertise in assessment of financial statements & preparation of financial models. She holds three years’ experience as a Credit Analyst in Project Finance Management in India, wherein she has worked with nationalised and private banks for debt syndication proposals.
MSc in Applied Finance at Singapore Management University.
Dhruv Sachdev started his career with Macquarie’s Infrastructure and Real Estate business across Asia-Pacific and EMEA region. His academic (MSc in Applied Finance at Singapore Management University) and professional experience has allowed him to acquire analytical and financial skills in operational asset management, financial modelling, and financial analysis. His focus during Masters was specializing in Advanced Corporate Finance, Private Equity – Venture Capital Investments, Real estate and Infrastructure. Alongside his Masters, he interned with reputable Infrastructure and Real Estate brands like Ascendas – Capitaland REIT, boutique Investment Bank called Titan Capital.
Prize-winning ACCA affiliate specializing in International Accounting & Corporate Finance. Specialized in the audit of Financial Services companies- DIFC & ADGM. Prior experience as an Auditor, and internship with Goldman Sachs.
Joan started her career in Dubai in 2015. Before moving to Dubai, she worked as Front Office Representative at Local Government Unit in the Philippines. This gave her a great experience in customer service, and it became her forte. Joan joined Gate Capital in 2018 as an HR and part of Administration team, which offered a fantastic opportunity for career growth.
Her determination, experience, and hardworking character, coupled with a passion for providing the best support make her a welcome addition to Gate Capital.
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