Mr. Imad Chukrallah

Board Member & Amwal

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).