PIF is the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (AUM: USD 620+ Bn) and is mandated to build-up a diversified portfolio through investments in
attractive, long-term opportunities in strategic sectors at both t ...see more
PIF is the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (AUM: USD 620+ Bn) and is mandated to build-up a diversified portfolio through investments in
attractive, long-term opportunities in strategic sectors at both the domestic and international level
Select Responsibilities:
• Leading 4 internal team resources (associates/ analysts) across multiple projects
• Portfolio management and transformation lead for technology / R&D holding − Transformation committee lead for restructuring of organization
− Support of board member, executive committee, and CEO with analyses − Development of full-fledged transformation strategy for holding
− Development of corporate accelerator strategy and new business model − Financial analysis and strategic direction for 10+ distressed subsidiaries
• Buy-side transactions, including development of investment thesis, financial analysis, business case development, deal structuring, post-acquisition strategy,
counterparty liaison, and leading transaction advisors
− Buy-side transaction: (1) tourism entity, (2) commercial aviation entity
− JV deal structuring: (1) aviation, (2) satellite connectivity, (3) utilities/energy
− Asset transfer: 10+ distressed subsidiaries in technology / R&D sector
• Development of business models, strategic assessments & innovation strategies
− Development of corporate accelerator strategy for portfolio company − Development of internal corporate incubator model
− Strategic assessment of regional and national innovation ecosystem − Development of tourism technology platform business model
− Development of destination management company business model − Due diligence of in-flight connectivity business model
− Transformation study for leading commercial aviation entity − Standup of greenfield investments in other key strategic sectors
Innovation Manager Innovation Department
Dubai Airport Freezone - DAFZ
August 2018 - August 2019
• Development of long-term corporate innovation strategy and 2021 roadmap
• Standup and operationalization of corporate innovation department and culture
• Development of university-industry collaboration framew ...see more
• Development of long-term corporate innovation strategy and 2021 roadmap
• Standup and operationalization of corporate innovation department and culture
• Development of university-industry collaboration framework & cluster strategy
• Research, science & technology development program
• Institutionalization of corporate innovation funnel, and ideation challenges
Select Responsibilities:
• Development of Innovation Strategy for National ICT Sector - Development of innovation objectives and full-fledged operating model, identification of internal
and external initiatives, definitio ...see more
Select Responsibilities:
• Development of Innovation Strategy for National ICT Sector - Development of innovation objectives and full-fledged operating model, identification of internal
and external initiatives, definition of implementation roadmap and detailed
implementation initiatives, assessment of regional and international ICT trends,
analysis of internal funding requirements, IP & knowledge mgmt. standards
• Feasibility Study for National Entertainment City - Led detailed feasibility study
for a multi-billion dollar entertainment city, including industry trends analysis,
market assessment, concept development, demand assessment, development
program, operating model, events strategy, organizational structure, and partnership outreach. Received buy-in from senior management
• Development of Innovation Hub Concept - Led the development of an innovation hub concept to conceptualize and develop new ideas, including end-to-end
organization of 5 day workshop for 20+ senior stakeholders and 100+ concepts
• Operating Model Design for Public Utility - Defined high level utilities business
architecture and ensured alignment with corporate strategy. Analyzed the utility's current state and target state. Conducted benchmarking and gap
analysis. Led alignment meetings with senior client stakeholders
• Feasibility Study for National Security Entity - Conducted a feasibility study for the setup of a national security training academy. Benchmarked global best
practices, developed market projection model for civil security demand