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Location Main Office: City // Cairo | Country // Egypt
Corporate M&A transactions, Corporate restructuring, Equity fund raising, Investment and growth strategies, Private Equity, Shari’ah compliant finance structuring
Automotive, Banking, Education, Financial services, Healthcare, Hospitality, Industrial manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Technology
With over 25 years of experience in driving transformative growth and strategic initiatives across diverse sectors, Ahmed Elbadawy Diab has consistently demonstrated an exceptional ability to optimize investments, manage multi-million-dollar portfolios, and spearhead corporate transformations. His career spans multiple regions, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE, and Qatar, where he has held senior executive roles in various sectors, including finance, real estate, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
As the Chief Strategy & Investment Officer at a leading Saudi business conglomerate, Ahmed is currently overseeing the strategic overhaul of a diverse USD 350 million portfolio. His leadership has been pivotal in transforming a family-owned, single- sector operation into a dynamic, multi-sector holding company poised for long-term success. Throughout his career, he has excelled at structuring high-value investment strategies, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving profitability.
Previously, Ahmed led OSTOUL Capital Group as the Managing Director of Investment Banking & Financial Advisory, where he successfully established the firm’s investment banking division, closing multiple high-profile transactions and propelling the firm into the spotlight within just two years. He also took on the role of interim CEO at Yazeed Al-Rajhi & Brothers Holding Company, where his leadership was critical in stabilizing and restructuring the company, securing USD 52 million for a major real estate development.
Known for his strategic foresight, Ahmed has been an integral figure in numerous mergers, acquisitions, and high-growth venture capital investments, deploying over USD 200 million across various sectors, including education, technology, and pharmaceuticals. His extensive experience includes negotiating and closing landmark deals, such as the divestment of a 100% stake in a prominent food manufacturer in Egypt, securing long-term growth for stakeholders.
Board Memberships & Executive Governance Roles
Board Member | OSTOUL Capital Group: Contributed to strategic decision-making, supporting the company’s growth in investment banking, financial advisory, and asset management.
Vice Chairman, Finance & Investment Committee | El Araby Group: Led the development of financial frameworks and investment strategies to drive capital efficiency and long-term profitability.
Independent Board Member | Forus Financials: Provided strategic oversight in risk management and financial planning to ensure competitive performance in the financial sector.
Board Member | Details Residence (Yazeed Al Rajhi Subsidiary): Guided real estate development strategies, optimizing market positioning and investment structures for long-term success.
Board Member | Food Unit (Yazeed Al Rajhi Subsidiary): Drove operational restructuring and recovery strategies to strengthen the F&B sector’s market position and sustainability.
Board Member | Half Million (Yazeed Al Rajhi Subsidiary): Supported strategic planning and market expansion to enhance the brand’s competitive edge in the coffee and beverage industry.
Notable Achievements
Orchestrated the divestment of a major food manufacturer in Egypt, securing a strategic buyout that maximized shareholder value.
Led a transformative partnership between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), boosting market visibility and access to capital.
Identified and executed venture capital investments amounting to USD 10 million, expanding the firm’s portfolio into emerging sectors.
Managed the financing of a USD 52 million real estate development project, fortifying the growth trajectory of a Saudi conglomerate.
Guided over 25 high-value investment transactions, delivering approximately USD 200 million across multiple industries and regions.
Educational Background & Certifications
Master of Science in Islamic Finance - Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Alternative Investments Certificate - Harvard Business School Online, USA
Certified Merger & Acquisition Adviser (CM&AA) - Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors, USA Certified Financial Consultant (CFC®) - Institute of Financial Consultants, Canada
Master of Science in Business Management - Sadat Academy for Management Sciences, Egypt
Arabic, English
Master of Science of Islamic Finance: Master of Science in Business Management
* Orchestrated the successful divestment of a 100% stake in a prominent food manufacturer in Northern Egypt, negotiating a strategic buyout by a consortium of strategic investors. This transaction maximized shareholder value and strategically positioned the company for future growth in early 2023.
* Successfully participated to transformative partnership between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), overseeing the transition of one of the listed companies from the NILEX to the EGX main market. This reposition significantly boosted the company's market visibility and access to capital, enhancing its overall market competitiveness.
* Identified, negotiated, and executed venture capital investments amounting to USD 10 million across seven high-growth startups, expanding the firm’s portfolio into emerging sectors with considerable potential returns, solidifying its market leadership in innovation-driven industries.
* Secured a pivotal USD 52 million project finance facility during my tenure as interim CEO of a Saudi holding group, ensuring the financial backing for a major real estate development project, which reinforced the group’s growth trajectory.
* Delivered in-depth expert valuation and advisory expertise for high-profile, complex transactions, including Beltone and ACT Financials’ capital increases, the strategic exit of EGYLEASE from MUP, a multi-party share swap involving Pioneers Holding and five listed companies, B Investments’ acquisition of a majority stake in EGY IVF, and the economic rights determination between AMER Group and PORTO Group. These transactions significantly enhanced the value proposition for stakeholders.
* Led the creation and development of a comprehensive 10-year growth and investment strategy for Al Sawari Holding and Al Faisal International Investments, resulting in a remarkable expansion of the portfolio of the latter from QAR40 million to QAR1.4 billion by strategically allocating capital across diverse, high-return asset classes and international markets.
* Led a cross-functional team in sourcing, analyzing, negotiating, and closing over 25 high-value investment transactions, ranging from mergers and acquisitions to joint ventures and partnerships. These efforts resulted in approximately USD 200 million deployed across sectors such as education, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and technology, collaborating with top
international advisory firms to ensure success across regions, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, Algeria, Egypt, and Malta.
Years in Advisory: 18
Accompanied & accomplished deals: 40
Total Transaction Volume: EUR 150,000,000
