EXPERIENCE

AMWAL CAPITAL PARTNERS

(Independent MENA-focused investment firm with USD1.5B AUM)
Founding Partner, Fund Manager
Dubai, UAE (2013–Current)

• Part of the founding team; developed overall strategy and investment process.

• Ran a private equity investment approach into public markets with concentrated positions.

• Managed the flagship MENA fund and discretionary portfolios.

• Led analyst teams for screening and evaluating investments.

• Oversaw trading activities and coordinated with external brokers.

• Built strong relationships with CEOs of the largest public firms in MENA.

• Delivered +105% cumulative net returns over 9 years vs +8% benchmark.

• Led investor meetings and presentations to major global institutions, e.g., Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.

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McKINSEY & COMPANY

Project Manager (2012–2013)
Associate (Jun-Dec 2012)
Business Analyst (2008–2010)
Dubai, UAE

• Specialized in strategy and operations projects in mining, pharmaceuticals, and retail sectors.

• Led teams and worked directly with executives across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, Qatar.

• Recognized as a high performer, promoted to Associate in less than two years.

Selected Experience:

• Developed governance models for family businesses.

• Market entry strategy for electronics retailer in GCC.

• Pharma sector strategy for a country, identifying key opportunities.

• Built a full financial model and business plan for a multi-billion retail chain.

• Entry strategy for a $8B commercial finance entity.

• Drafted public debt policy for a Gulf country.

• Strategic exit analysis for Dubai-based real estate company.

Operations Work:

• Diagnosed financial planning processes at a large mining company.

• Led product management teams to develop private label products.

• Improved supplier negotiation strategies, raising margins by 2%.

• Built tools to evaluate brand/store category performance.

Research Contributions:

• Created an internal benchmark on specialty retail sector performance.

• Participated in recruiting and training new hires.

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AMWAL ALKHALEEJ

(Private Equity firm with USD700M AUM)
Summer Associate – Private Equity
KSA, UAE (Summer 2011)

• Sourced PIPE investment opportunities in public markets.

• Analyzed agribusiness investment potential in the Middle East.

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EDUCATION

THE WHARTON SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

MBA – Major in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management
Philadelphia, PA (2010–2012)

• Co-chair Volunteer Admission Committee, Admissions Fellow (interview interviewer).

• GMAT: 710/800, GRE Quantitative: 800/800.

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AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

Bachelor of Engineering – Civil Engineering, Minor in Business Administration
Beirut, Lebanon (2003–2008)

• Graduated with Distinction (GPA 3.93/4).

• Dean’s Honor List every semester.

• Full Merit Scholarship (Top 4 out of 500 freshman admits).