Master of Science in Accounting, University of New Haven – 1982

Master of Business Administration, MA Vermont College, Norwich University – 1981

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, King Abdul Aziz University – 1979

Financial Transaction House, (fth)    2002 – Present

President

Founded Fth in 1994 to function as the regional corporate finance arm of Andersen. FTH has operated as an independent corporate finance advisory firm since 2002 (After 10 years of audit, tax experience In the same firm), and offers a wide range of corporate finance advisory services to a diversified client base in the Middle East.

• Led the firm to advise on more than 100 transactions with a total value of more than $5 billion USD, Including the $1.9 billion USD acquisition of a commercial bank, a $220 million USD M&A, and numerous private placements ranging up to $85 million USD.

• Built start-up into a thriving independent business by focusing on strong relationships, in-depth understanding of client businesses, maximizing core competence, and offering customized solutions.

• Developed and currently oversee a comprehensive advisory offering that includes all aspects of transactions from initial advisory business valuation to negotiation, legal support, and closing.

• Directed development of relationships and management of high-profile transactions and corporate finance in the real estate, media and entertainment, financial services, petrochemicals, and general industrials sectors.

• Worked with client organizations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and middle east region.

• Developed strong business relationships with major global companies by using the firm’s focus on the local business context to help clients address the challenges of a competitive global business environment.

• Cultivated and oversee an extensive network of local and regional contacts including high net-worth individuals, financial institutions, and governments.

• Responsible for reviewing technical aspects of transactions and ensuring quality assurance and special audit and tax work 

Andersen    1990 – 2002

Managing Partner, Global Corporate Finance, Audit and tax Special Work, Valuation and other Corporate Finance Services(CF)

Rejoined Andersen to manage the global corporate finance practice in the Middle East.

w  Co-coordinated major global and regional transactions; originated and closed equity, PPM, Valuation and debt financing transactions.

w  Directed structuring of finances for proprietorships and corporate entities in preparation for recapitalization prior to flotation.

w  Supervise Audit and CF Special Work.

Arthur Andersen, Corporate Finance 1983 – 1985

Consultant – Managing Partner

Collaborated on audit and comprehensive due diligence initiatives for clients throughout the Middle East.

w  Participated in major international finance projects including valuations (Business and brand valuations) and fairness opinion appraisals.

w  Gained extensive experience in business strategy and planning as well as international mergers and acquisitions, business brokerage.

Arthur Andersen, Audit &Tax  1983 – 1998

Consultant – Managing Partner

Collaborated on audit and comprehensive due diligence initiatives for clients throughout the Middle East.

w  Participated in major international finance projects including valuations (advance and brand valuations) and appraisals.

w  Gained extensive experience in business strategy and planning as well as international mergers and acquisitions.

w  Financial Due diligence.

Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA), UK & Jordan

CPA, Saudi Organization of Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA), KSA

(Accredited Senior Appraiser) American Society of Appraisers (ASA), USA

Certified Senior Business Analyst (SBA), USA

Accredited Business Intermediary (ABI), USA

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), USA

Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser & Business Broker (CMEA), USA

Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA), USA

Registered Financial Consultant (RFC),(MOCI) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Certified Valuation Manager (CVM), USA

Master Financial Professional, USA

Certified Financial Consultant (CFC), USA

Registered Financial Consultant (RFC), Canada

Chartered Financial Engineer (CFEE), USA

Accredited Arbitrator (AA), GCC Association for Arbitration

American Society of Appraisers (ASA), USA • Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA), USA
• Member of the American Business Brokers Association (ABBA), USA • Saudi Accounting Association (SAA)
• National Association of Accountants (NAA), USA • Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA)
• Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA) • National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA), USA • Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA), USA • The Institute of National Equipment & Business Brokers (NEBB), USA • The Institute of Financial Consultants (IFC), USA
• International Association of Registered Financial Consultants, Inc.(IARFC), Canada • Chartered Financial Engineer (CHFE), USA • American Management Association International (AMAI) • The Institute of Professional Managers (IPM) • American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM) • Arab Association for International Arbitration • GCC Arbitration Center • Master Financial Professional (AAFM), USA • Member of the Advisory Committee – SOCPA, SA • Columbia University Graduate School of Business - Executive Education Program (YPO-WPO), USA