SUMMARY:
MBA with 12y experience in investor relations, business strategy, performance optimization and operations management for multinationals and tech start/scale-ups operating across multiple countries.
WORKED FOR COMPANIES SUCH AS:
Deloitte - Kearney - FedEx - Delivery Hero - Al Futtaim
in the US, South Africa, Dubai, Europe
PREVIOUS ROLES:
Regional Director of Logistics Operations / VP of International Expansion & Investor Relations / Head of Strategy, Transformation & PMO / Senior Analyst Performance Reporting & Operations Improvement / Start-up founder / Business owner
WHAT I CAN DELIVER FOR YOU:
* Organizational transformation projects (across technology, operations, people)
* Strategy design and execution: your roadmap of initiatives with owners and timelines, derived from internal capabilities and industry trends
* Building and overseeing your Project Management Office (PMO) which delivers your internal strategy or client projects
* New market entry & GTM strategy: identifying strategic bets, building the plan to go-to-market and delivering it through cross-functional collaboration
* Operations: building or improving your team and process flow, overseeing your business operations, increasing efficiency and output quality
* Process management: creating, documenting, improving your processes & SOPs
* Performance management (strategic + operational): setting Goals, OKRs & KPIs and cascading them through crisp dashboards that drive focus towards results
* Managing your fundraise (pitch deck, data room, investor outreach) and ensuring top-notch investor relations
* Full-time or fractional Chief of Staff: I act as an extension to CEOs and founders
RESULTS DELIVERED BEFORE:
* Project-launched 3 integrated tech platforms (fintech, telematics, LMS)
* Delivered 3 full yearly strategy cycles for a Middle East conglomerate
* Overachieved FedEx' operational KPI improvement targets across 70 countries by 10% by delivering business intelligence tools & process excellence projects
* Built a regional operations team of 80+ FTEs, while enabling a 50% YoY ops growth (fleet size 100.000)
* Co-founded 3 businesses (a venture advisory firm in the UAE, a STR property management brand in Africa, and a health insurtech in the USA)
* Led 3 successful fundraises (the largest at 2.2m USD)
* Chairman award winner for my performance, values & ethics at Al Futtaim
I'm obsessed with translating vision into results, launching new ventures and maximizing team potential. I work with owners and executives who demand high standards of quality and are ready to invest in growth!
Fundraising
Business Strategy
Business Operations
Go-to-Market Strategy
Program Management
Process Optimization
Investor Roadshow
Venture Capital Consulting
Data Analytics
Data Analysis
Presentations
Business Modeling
Stakeholder Management
Project Management Office
Management Consulting
Anusha S.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$40/hr
5.0
1 jobs
I am an experienced product enthusiast interested in solving problems by integrating technology and building processes that streamline operations.
Tech & IT
Management Skills
Business Management
Project Management
Alex T.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$50/hr
4.9
92 jobs
๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐๐๐ & ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ trained at PwC Academy Middle East, with experience preparing materials for capital raises, strategic transactions, and board-level decisions.
If you're raising capital, pursuing an acquisition, or presenting to investors, your materials need to do more than inform - they need to convince. I help founders and executives communicate with clarity and credibility when the stakes are high.
I've supported deal communications for sovereign wealth funds (Saudi PIF), institutional asset managers (BNP Paribas, Nordea), government entities (Dubai Economy & Tourism), and growth-stage startups across the US and Europe. View my portfolio below. Let's connect.
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๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ'๐ ๐ต๐ผ๐ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ:
I'm Alex. Most clients come to me at a specific moment: they have a meeting coming up, a deadline approaching, and materials that don't yet match the opportunity in front of them.
Here's what I've learned after working on 100+ deals: investors and lenders aren't just evaluating your numbers. They're evaluating whether you understand your own business. The model, the deck, the business plan - these are proxies for your judgment. If the materials feel rough or the logic doesn't hold, confidence erodes before you've said a word.
I help close that gap. I take the complexity in your head and turn it into clear, structured materials that build trust on the other side of the table. Whether it's a $2M seed round or a $20M debt facility, the standard is the same: institutional quality, defensible assumptions, and a narrative that earns conviction.
My background spans institutional finance and government consulting. I left to focus on what I do best - building the financial models and investor materials that get deals across the line.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ:
- Investor pitch decks and fundraising materials
- Financial models for due diligence and valuation
- Business plans and lender-ready packages
- Board presentations and strategic analyses
- Market research and competitive positioning
๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐'๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐:
SaaS, Fintech, Real Estate, Healthcare/MedTech, Mobility, Infrastructure, Hospitality, eCommerce, Renewable Energy.
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ:
"Working with Alex is more than just receiving a business plan - it's a comprehensive consulting experience that enhances your understanding of your business. Thanks to his exceptional work, I secured bank approval for my investment." (verifiable on my Upwork profile)
๐ช๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐บ๐ฒ:
- Materials built to institutional standards
- Clear assumptions and documentation throughout
- A walkthrough call to align on logic and narrative
- Revisions until it's right
๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ?
Send me a message with your timeline and context. I'll respond with a proposal and, where helpful, a suggested structure. Looking forward to hearing what you're working on.
Best,
Alex
PS - If you're in a niche industry or have an unconventional ask, still reach out. I've worked across enough sectors to adapt quickly.
Fundraising Presentation
Business Presentation
Presentation Design
Microsoft PowerPoint
Marketing Presentation
Pitchbook
Google Slides
Sales Presentation
Chart Presentation
Slide Animation
PPTX
Training Presentation
Analytical Presentation
Financial Presentation
Pitch Deck
Rohan B.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$32/hr
5.0
3 jobs
I help startups, corporates, and investors make smarter decisions through clear financial models, market research, and strategy support. With 10 years of experience across private equity, consulting, and technology startups, Iโve built everything from detailed valuation models to investor-ready pitch decks and go-to-market strategies.
Clients hire me when they need:
- Excel-based financial modeling and valuation (DCF, comps, precedent)
- Market analysis and business plan development
- Investor presentations and fundraising support
- Clear, actionable insights that translate complex data into decisions
I value strong communication, timely delivery, and long-term client relationships. If you need a partner who can combine analytical depth with practical business experience, Iโd be glad to help.
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