Consulting Practice - MR Enterprises - Delhi, India
(2018-04)
- Orchestrated transaction advisory services, including preparation and strategic guidance for McWorld Group & Coreium (Malaysia), Eazypay (Bahrain), The Fuel Delivery & Mediaguru, Otrhers (India).
- Managed numerous transactions for The Fuel Delivery (India), Zixdo (India), Entrit Solutions (India), TravelDilSe (India), Ami Lifesciences (India), Ganesh Diagnostics (India), Creorts (India), E3 Theme Parks (India), AsicZen (India), Jaipur Watch Co. (India), Orane International (India), BVK (India), and Trexova (India) and Eazypay (Bahrain).
- Provided business advisory and development consulting for Simals (Saudi Arabia), SRL Diagnostics (India), Str8bat (India), Kriyamed (India), Linguaphone (UK), Franchise India (India), MS Dhoni School (India), RNM Moving Pics (India), Furtados (India), Sports Dynamix (India), and Payntr India (India).
- Spearheaded brand endorsement initiatives for prominent figures including MS Dhoni (Cricket, via Midas), Arjun Maini (Racing), and Ms. Humpy (Chess), collaborating with celebrity management companies.
- Delivered expert sports advisory services for SportsKingdom (Singapore), CricKingdom (India), Grasport (India), Str8bat (India), and Legends League Cricket (India), holding the position of Director, Business Operations for LLC T20 and LLC Ten10.
- Served as Business Head for Sports Kingdom (Delhi), overseeing the development of CricKingdom in partnership with Rohit Sharma.
- Functioned as Business Head for Aarka Sports (Delhi), establishing the MS Dhoni Cricket Academy.
- Established the Investment Banking Department as Sr. Vice President at RR Finance (Delhi).
- Managed advisory projects encompassing transactions, business development, cross border collaborations and brand endorsements.
Business Head, New Initiatives - Rhiti Sports - Delhi, India
(2016-06 - 2018-03)
- Collaborated directly with the Group's Chairman on strategic investment decisions internationally.
- Directed the operations of the Group's new initiatives department.
- Managed franchise development and business acquisition for SportsFit (a health and fitness venture associated with Mr. MS Dhoni) and led the structuring of the new brand 'Fit7 by MS Dhoni'.
- Actively participated in the Indian Super League (ISL) representing the Group in the management of Chennaiyin FC, Hockey India League (HIL) representing the Group in the management of Ranchi Rays.
- Structured the establishment of a Sports Education University in Jharkhand, India with a deal size of approx. USD150mn.
- Structured the establishment of a 5-star hotel in Jharkhand, India with a deal size of approx. USD75mn.
- Structured the establishment of a state-of-the-art apparel and footwear factory in India with a deal size of approx. USD200mn.
- Executed a deal with CMICA, Australia, for MS Dhoni's brand endorsement and business structuring.
- Managed a joint venture deal in South Africa for 'Seven', MS Dhoni's active lifestyle brand.
- Evaluated investment opportunities, led transaction processes, and efficiently managed underlying investments.
AGM – M&A and Corporate Finance - CG Corp Globa - Bangkok / Singapore / India
(2013-07 - 2016-06)
- Headed Mergers and Acquisitions, Investments, and Investment Management (Corporate Finance) activities in Delhi, and M&A activities in Singapore and Thailand.
- Provided investment advisory services for the Group's global cement investments, totaling over USD 100mn.
- Oversaw investment management for the Group's involvement in GCCP (a Brunei-registered company), with a project size of USD65mn.
- Managed the sale of the Group's stake in an integrated cement project in Myanmar (Project cost USD70mn; Debt USD8mn; Exit valuation USD100mn), achieving a return of USD10.4mn on an equity investment of USD7mn, with an EV/Ton valuation of USD 168 per ton.
- Executed the acquisition of two cement projects in Nepal and one in Mozambique, with a combined project cost of USD132mn and a total acquisition value of USD45mn, yielding an EV/Ton valuation of USD 77 per ton.
- Explored investment opportunities in an integrated cement project in Sri Lanka (Project cost USD280mn; Debt USD100mn), targeting a 51% stake at an EV/Ton valuation of USD 125 per ton.
- Spearheaded joint venture partnerships for Greenfield instant noodles factories in South Africa, France, Peru, and Myanmar, and explored brownfield acquisitions of FMCG companies in India with a deal size of INR 300 crores, focusing on companies with strong brand visibility in South and West India, targeting a valuation of 2x topline.
- Initiated a joint venture partnership with a food entrepreneur for establishing Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) for the 'Wai Wai' noodles brand, with an approved budget of INR 10 crores, planning for 10-15 QSRs within three years.
- Managed investment for the Group's stake in a Mega Food Park in Roopangarh, Rajasthan (approved by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Government of India), with a project size of USD 20mn.
- Evaluated multiple food processing projects in Rajasthan, where the Group has invested a 35% stake in a Mega Food Park, involving 8 Primary Processing Centers with an expected equity investment of INR 30 crores.
- Led a newly formed department within the Group dedicated to the origination and evaluation of startup investments.
- Explored investment opportunities within the Financial Services and Hospitality sectors.
- Directed the Group's FMCG Corporate Reporting Department from Delhi, focusing on monthly performance monitoring and asset management for Wai Wai's global distribution, and spearheaded market expansion into South Africa, France, Peru, and Myanmar.
- Developed business development proposals related to FMCG, Entertainment, Tourism, and NBFC sectors, working on projects valued at approximately USD25-30mn.
- Directed a range of pre- and post-Merger & Acquisition/Joint Venture activities for the Group across Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, and other ASEAN regions, including the development of acquisition and operational strategies.
- Participated in establishing a USD50mn joint venture with Thai partners to acquire hotels in Southeast Asia.
- Managed joint venture initiatives in hospitality, including one in India and one in the UK, and initiated a European Hospitality Fund with a seed investment of UK Pound 10mn, equally funded by a UK-based partner.
- Served as a Board Member at AIM-listed AEC Education PLC and at 95 key Hotel in Bangkok, functioned as Country Head for the Group's Joint Venture investment in Thailand (Zinc InVision Hospitality), and acted as Operational Auditor for The Farm – at San Benito, Philippines.
- Facilitated the acquisition of a 26% stake in a Singapore-based tour operator and a 30% stake in AIM-listed AEC Education.
Manager, Asset Management - Capinnova Investment Bank - Bahrain
(2011-01 - 2013-07)
- Directed deal sourcing, evaluation, structuring, and the development and management of investment strategies.
- Formulated and implemented the department's investment strategy focused on the mid-income housing segment in Bahrain.
- Managed various hospitality and real estate transactions, including mid-income housing projects in Bahrain and Oman, and mixed-use real estate projects in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, with partners such as Alargan, EMKE Group, Rasan Holding, Kanoo Group, and Mega Real Estate, involving deals valued at USD30mn.
- Administered diverse fund structures, including the Ijara Fund (USD100mn with FLB, IDB, ENBD, Rasameel), Asia Equity Fund (USD100mn with UOB), India Equity Fund (USD50mn with UTI International), Sukuk Fund (USD100mn with ENBD), Container Fund (USD50mn with LFG, now acquired by UBS), and Arab Tourism Fund (USD100mn with ATO).
- Engaged in direct equity investment for an Aircraft Leasing Deal (USD10mn proposed investment) with Al Salam Bank, involving a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft sale and leaseback with Emirates Airlines.
Officer, Treasury and Investments - Bahrain Islamic Bank - Bahrain
(2008-08 - 2011-01)
- Developed trading strategies and valuation models for the Bank's Available-for-Sale (AFS) and Held-for-Trading (HFT) portfolios, valued at USD100mn, in addition to its private equity portfolio of USD120mn.
- Formulated macro strategies to identify investment opportunities and prepared strategic presentations for executive committee and board approvals, including topics like 'Global Investment Portfolio Recommendations' and 'Steering Through Global Financial Crisis'.
- Managed the bank's strategic investments in AlDur IWPP (USD25mn PE deal), ALBA (USD20mn IPO underwriting), Gulf Finance House (USD25mn Rights Issue underwriting), and other secondary market acquisitions including Al Salam Bank, Batelco, Seef Properties, and KHCB.
- Played a pivotal role in executing the divestment of investments in Albaraka Finance House Turkey, Islami Bank Bangladesh, Gulf Finance House Bahrain, and Caribou Coffee.
Portfolio Analyst, PMS - Oxus Investments - Delhi, India
(2006-06 - 2008-08)
- Directed the development of trading and macro strategy presentations, alongside valuation models for client portfolios totaling USD5mn.
- Contributed to the analysis, monitoring, and communication of significant sector trends and investment themes for the Fund Manager.
- Oversaw the development and review of economic indicators and financial models to assess the risk and probability of stock outperformance or underperformance.
- Authored in-house presentations on various investment and economic topics.
- Contributed to several economic publications, newsletters, and a book titled 'Mid-Year Review on Indian Economy'.
Research Associate - Almondz Capital - Mumbai, India
(2005-01 - 2006-06)
- Successfully researched and analyzed diverse sectors including Textiles, Infrastructure, Banking, and Power, producing multiple company valuations, sector reports, investment newsletters, and macro strategy reports.
- Conceptualized and drafted Information Memorandums, profitability outlooks, valuation reports, investment option evaluations, and client presentations.
- Introduced a daily market report product that analyzed coverage across all asset classes.
- This report was enthusiastically promoted by management and distributed to over 1,000 institutional and High Net Worth (HNI) clients of the firm.
Internships and Projects - Almondz Capital - Delhi, India
(2004-01 - 2004-12)
Project Title: PF Investments in Mutual Fund Gilt Schemes – 'Beneficial for Employees or Not'. Department: Fixed Income
- The recommendations derived from the project were acknowledged by Allianz's management and proposed to the Department of Provident Fund of India.
- Some of these recommendations were accepted and implemented by numerous clients.
- Received a PPO from the Company, contingent upon immediate joining after project completion.
