Amir Siddiqui

Seasoned senior executive with 26+ years of multi-industry experience, including 19 years in senior leadership across FMCG, consumer durables, agribusiness, infrastructure, fintech, and investment sectors. For over 15 years, my work has focused on credit-led and sovereign-backed financing, where government alignment, lender confidence, and stakeholder credibility are critical to originating, structuring, and executing large-scale infrastructure, EPC-led, and mixed-use real estate projects across global markets.

Director – Business Development (Regional CEO Scope) at AAE Systems Inc. (2011-01 – Present)

• Originated and executed USD 450M+ cross-border deals across real estate, airports, and infrastructure with UHNW and sovereign partners.
• Structured and led USD 150M airport redevelopment JV with PEZA (Philippines) and USD 150M Jakarta River City TOD project with Wika Realty, overseeing SPV governance, regulatory compliance, and investor alignment.
• Negotiated investment agreements and sales strategies with local stakeholders and government bodies to ensure compliance and optimize foreign participation.
• Designed investor-friendly ownership models and bespoke investment vehicles for UHNW clients and family offices, ensuring long-term asset allocation and diversification.
• Drafted and executed MoUs, JVAs, and SHAs, monitoring SPV compliance and governance across projects.
• Directed strategic planning and performance management for multi-subsidiary portfolios, implementing KPI dashboards and Balanced Scorecard (BSC) frameworks, improving strategic decision-making efficiency by 30%.
• Led digital transformation initiatives, integrating AI-enabled analytics and automated reporting to enhance operational visibility, subsidiary performance, and sales process optimization.
• Oversaw USD 450M+ transactions, JV negotiations, and investor engagement at AAE Systems Inc., operating at Regional CEO level across fintech, infrastructure, and digital markets in the Middle East, GCC, and international markets.
• Directed 12 direct and 25 cross-functional staff, implementing KPI-driven frameworks and multi-channel sales strategies that consistently exceeded revenue and PCL targets.

Senior Advisor at GBSB Global Executive Business School (2025-11 – Present)

• Recently appointed Senior Advisor for GBSB Global Executive Business School, leading the establishment of their regional campus in Riyadh and advising on cross-border partnerships, market strategy, and operational execution across MEA, South Asia, and SEA.

Senior Advisor at JetSynthesis eSports & Gaming (2024-11 – Present)

• Recently appointed Senior Advisor for JetSynthesis eSports & Gaming, leading the establishment of their Regional HQ in Riyadh and advising on cross-border partnerships with Saudi eSports Federation, market strategy, and operational execution across MEA.

Senior Advisor at JetMedia Network /ICONOME (2024-01 – Present)

• Spearheaded strategic partnerships with Byteplus (ByteDance) to introduce Web3 and digital wealth solutions for UHNW clients in the GCC.
• Developed adoption pathways for UHNW and family office investors, ensuring compliant digital asset exposure aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Directed market entry and regulatory strategy, facilitating expansion across KSA and GCC and aligning with national investment incentives.
• Advised on cross-border investment structuring and SPV alignment, leveraging global investor networks to enhance growth opportunities.
• Oversaw business strategy, marketing, and investor engagement, ensuring measurable growth and alignment with corporate objectives.

Founding Member at Agri-Business Leadership (2005 – 2010)

• Sector Development: Played a pivotal role in shaping Saudi Arabia's organic farming standards and ecosystem, establishing the foundational governance for a new industry sector.
• Global Market Expansion: Built export channels for Saudi organic produce (dates, olive oil) into the UK, EU, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, winning international awards (BioFach Germany, BiOL Italy).
• Compliance & Certification: Managed relationships and compliance with leading global certification bodies (IFOAM, ECOCERT, USDA Organic, EU Organic), ensuring adherence to the highest international standards.

Sales Manager at NADEC (2007-04 – 2010-12)

• Managed $60M annual revenue, including a $35M ARR JV with PepsiCo.
• Expanded exports into GCC and Asia through strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Partnership & JV Management: Conceived and closed a landmark $35M recurring revenue Joint Venture with PepsiCo, significantly expanding market reach and export channels into Asia and the GCC. This demonstrated mastery in building long-term, strategic corporate alliances.
• Secured annual contracts with Rush Malaysia, structured partnerships with UK Date Buyers Association.

Export Manager at Watania Organic Agriculture Co. (2005-04 – 2007-03)

• Partnered with UK Date Buyers Association and Pakistan Chips Co. for exports.
• Scaled export markets into the UK, Southeast Asia, Oceania and GCC.

Marketing Sales Manager at Nazih Cosmetics & Beauty Equipment (2003-01 – 2004-12)

• Expanded distribution to salons, parlors, and retail outlets.
• Built early-stage premium cosmetics and beauty equipment presence.
• Grew revenue SAR 3M → SAR 25M, established 20 retail outlets across 5 cities.

Sales & Marketing Manager at Al Hana Dairy (2000-01 – 2002-12)

• Launched Dates with Milk and Buttermilk product lines.
• Led branding, packaging, and label design strategy for premium dairy products.

Assistant Marketing Manager at FADECO Ice Creams (1999-01 – 1999-12)

• Developed branding strategy for premium frozen desserts.
• Enhanced early-stage competitive positioning across Saudi Arabia.

MBA in Marketing – University of Lucknow (1996 – 1998)

B.Sc. – University of Lucknow (1992 – 1995)

Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising – Cambridge International School (2003 – 2003)