Acquisitions Team
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Firas Mahrousseh
Director M&A
Academic Qualifications
- MBA from the University of London.
- BA in Business Administration with a Specialization in Finance from Ottawa University.
Experience
- 15 years of experience in private equity and corporate M&A.
- Expert in drafting and implementing inorganic growth plans in accordance with corporate strategy.
- Successfully led and executed local and cross-border M&As in GCC, Europe, and Africa.
- Led strategic partnership and investment efforts in prominent organizations within the logistics and mobility sectors.
- Track record of handling private equity deals across various sectors.

Mohammed Al Suwailem
Academic Qualifications
- BA in E-commerce & Information Systems from Victoria University, New Zealand.
- An accredited business developer & service designer, with a certificate of Business Integration Management in Investment.
Experience
- Long experience in developing digital products and services for the public and private sectors, with a focus on design thinking methodology.
- An active advocate of entrepreneurship & innovation, with an interest in modeling ideas and turning them into business opportunities.

Muhammad AL-Qurishi
Academic Qualifications
- BA in Finance from Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University (PMU).
- Academic qualifications in corporate analysis, investment and asset management, and CFA levels 1 & 2.
Experience
- 9 years of experience in various investment domains, including financial structuring, debt counselling, and investment banking.
- Structuring M&As, valuation, financial analysis, and research.
- Hands-on experience in asset management and private contributions for several companies, including Riyad Bank, SABB HSBC, and Invesco.
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) & Structuring financing of acquisition deals.
- Financial modelling for acquisition deals & private contributions and managing investment portfolios for private companies.

Saleh Alowayed
Academic Qualifications
- BA in Financial Management from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.
- Executive education courses with a focus on financial analysis and investment at London Business School.
Experience
- Hand-on experience in Investment Management, with a focus on M&As, along with participating in the study of strategic opportunities in venture capital.
- Structuring M&As, valuation, financial analysis, and research.

Mohammed Aldakhil
Academic Qualifications
- BA in Entrepreneurship from RMIT University, Australia
- Training courses and certificates in business development, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and innovation.
Experience
- Experience in business development across various technology sectors, including the development of digital products, various commercial products, and building partnerships.
- Experience in digital marketing and digital footprint activation for a number of companies across various sectors.