Journey & Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Corporate Finance & CFO Leadership

More than 18 years of financial leadership across federations, banks, ministries, and ventures - from shaping financial strategy to delivering 10x revenue growth.

Research-Driven Investment

Translating rigorous research into clear investment opportunities across future economies, deep technology, and innovation transfer.

Real Estate Investment & Development

Overseeing the development of 1,387 units worth more than SAR 3 billion, with premium real estate development partnerships in Riyadh.

Public Sector & National Programs

Advisory and delivery on national programs - from receivables policy at the Ministry of Finance to reforming SME financing.

Gaming & Esports Economy

Leading the financial architecture behind a SAR 146+ billion national gaming strategy, including Savvy Games Group and Gamers8.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Founded and exited two ventures, registered two patents, and a track record of building products from idea to national impact.

Career Journey

2024
86 Investments

Chairman & CEO

86 Investments

Founded 86 Investments, a premium real estate investment and development house in Riyadh built on 33+ years of construction expertise.

appointment
2024
Nataedge Research

Chairman & CEO

Nataedge Research

Founded Nataedge Research to transform rigorous research into real-world ventures across future economies, deep tech, and innovation transfer.

appointment
2024

Patent: liquid-asset sponsorship

Patent

Granted a patent for an innovative liquid-asset sponsorship structure.

milestone
2022

Patent: real-estate-backed digital assets

Patent

Granted a patent for a real-estate-backed cryptocurrency structure bridging tangible assets and digital finance.

milestone
2020
Saudi Esports Federation

Chief Financial Officer

Saudi Esports Federation

Drove tenfold revenue growth and contributed to the national gaming and esports strategy valued at over SAR 146 billion, including Savvy Gaming Group with PIF and the Gamers8 festival.

leadership
2020
Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia

Consultant to the Ministry of Finance

Ministry of Finance, Saudi Arabia

Advised on the national receivables program, strengthening the Kingdom's public financial management.

experience
2018
Social Development Bank

Business Development Senior Director

Social Development Bank

Led business development programs that helped lower the cost of capital for small businesses from 8% to 2%.

experience
2016
controlleX

Founded controlleX, an IoT company in the energy sector

controlleX

Founded controlleX, an IoT energy company whose solutions supported savings of more than SAR 5 billion for the Saudi Electricity Company.

milestone
2011
AlEmarat Alarabiya Construction Group

Chief Financial Officer

AlEmarat Alarabiya Construction Group

experience
2008
Alwallan Logistics Company

Founded Alwallan Logistics Company

Alwallan Logistics Company

Founded and operated Alwallan Logistics Company for over a decade before a successful exit in 2021.

milestone

Mergers & Acquisitions

Strategic acquisitions, mergers, and joint ventures across multiple sectors.

Acquisition & merger of Fisherman Corner

Fisherman Corner & Fisherman Silver Rod

Acquired the fish distributor Fisherman Corner and merged it with the existing distributor Fisherman Silver Rod, consolidating distribution operations.

Acquisition of a pharmacy group, later transformed into the Drug and Food Sources Company

Drug and Food Sources Company

Acquired a pharmacy group that was later transformed into the Drug and Food Sources Company, including a pharmaceutical warehouse.

Alwallan Logistics Company
2014

Secured strategic investment

Alwallan Logistics Company

Structured an investment opportunity that attracted a large financial group to invest in Alwallan Logistics Company.

ESL Group / Savvy Gaming Group (PIF)
2021

ESL joint venture - foundation of ESL FACEIT Group

ESL Group / Savvy Gaming Group (PIF)

Led the joint venture establishment team with ESL Group, an initiative later led by PIF that became the ESL FACEIT Group following the USD 1 billion+ acquisition of ESL by PIF-owned Savvy Gaming Group.