{"id":2535,"date":"2018-12-23T01:07:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-23T01:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.soluspot.com\/neo\/?page_id=2535"},"modified":"2020-12-21T13:53:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T13:53:42","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.soluspot.com\/neo\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

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YOUR STRATEGIC PARTNER<\/h4>\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t[vc_column_text text_larger=”no” el_class=”writeup” css=”.vc_custom_1606320885883{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Neo Merchants Capital is a conviction-based independent investment banking and advisory firm, established to grow the participation of capital markets into the prosperity of the economy, provide alternative financing to businesses and diversify investors\u2019 portfolio into strategic alternative investments.<\/p>\n

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Our model is inspired by the contribution of old merchant banks in the progression of Europe\u2019s advanced economies over the centuries, and the way merchant banks had positioned its resources and strategies in creating national wealth and transferring capital across several generations.<\/p>\n

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Knowing our responsibility as merchants, we trade capital by moving it from those who trust us to whom and where we trust. Our markets are the capital markets, and our final product is IMPACT.<\/p>\n

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Board of Directors<\/h4>\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1606320935541{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”business-services scrollcolor2-2″ mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_gradient_switch=”no” row_reverse_mobile=”0″ row_reverse_tablet=”0″ woodmart_disable_overflow=”0″ el_id=”Board-of-Directors”][vc_column el_class=”pt-0″]
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Alaa Al Amoudi<\/h2>

Entrepreneur and investment professional with 24 years of experience in business operations and investment industries working with family office, multinational corporations, local and international banks.<\/p>\n

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Alaa started his career back in 1998 with Samba Financial Group where he assumed senior management positions in the treasury, money markets and fixed income departments. He then moved to Banque Saudi Fransi to hold the position of Senior Structurer position, where he was involved in structuring products including hedging and investment products.<\/p>\n

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In 2009, Alaa moved to Deutsche Bank Saudi Arabia to head the structured products department. A move that was followed by Al Faisaliah Group, where he held two leading positions, Head of Group Risk Management and General Manager of Operations.<\/p>\n

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Capitalizing on his long experience in the business operations, finance and investments, Alaa co-founded and lead the executive team of Kenda Food and Supply Co, a startup specialized in providing new concepts in the food and beverage industry to the Saudi consumer.<\/p>\n

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Alaa holds a Master degree in engineering management from Tufts University, USA and Bachelor degree in industrial engineering from Boston University, USA.<\/p>\n

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Raed Al Ammari<\/h2>

Banker and Investment professional with 20 years of experience working with large investment houses, during which he held multiple senior positions.<\/p>\n

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During his 11 years of career with Jadwa Investment\u2019s Asset Management, Raed has been an instrumental team member in the formation and success of the company, setting up strategic goals and achieving them. From his role as the Head of Business Development, Raed was able to successfully achieve relationship management, fund raising and revenue targets while handling the complex\u00a0and\u00a0sophisticated local and international institutional relationships such\u00a0as sovereign funds, quasi-government,\u00a0family\u00a0offices, NPOs, etc. in addition to high\u00a0net worth individuals. Raed was also in charge of 3rd party arrangements for product distribution both locally and globally.<\/p>\n

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Prior to that, Raed started his career in Samba Financial Group, where he held the position of Head of Sales & Marketing in the Asset Management. During his career with Samba, he played vital roles in setting up departmental budget and objectives, structuring new products, managing large network of clients and supporting country-wide relationship management team. He also supervised investment marketing activities and roadshows.<\/p>\n

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After graduating with BA of Accounting from King Saud University in 2001, Raed attended multiple courses covering leadership, management, and finance subjects with esteemed global institutions such as London Business School, INSEAD and the Institute of Banking. Raed is also a Chartered Wealth Manager CWM.<\/p>\n

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Osama Abbass<\/h2>

During his 18 years in the finance and investment industry, Osama has established his experience around grasping the fundamentals of investment management and structuring.<\/p>\n

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Previously held multiple positions during his 10+ years of career within Jadwa Investment\u2019s Asset Management, during which he structured and managed investments in different asset classes including public equities, sukuks, money markets, local and international real estate developments, local REITs and structured equity products in addition to developing strategies in the aircraft\/equipment finance and mortgage backed investments. Prior to that, Osama worked for 3 years with a family office, Abdulrahman Saad AlRashid & Sons Co., where he held leading positions in the finance, budgeting and accounting functions.<\/p>\n

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After graduating with BSc of Commerce in 2003, Osama has acquired three professional designations: Certified Management Accountant CMA- US Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Financial Analyst CFA \u2013 US CFA Institute, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst CAIA- US CAIA Institute. Osama attended London Business School for different courses in Leadership and Infrastructure Financing, as well as attending Euromoney\u2019s course of Investment Management School.<\/p>\n

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Tarek Tawfik<\/h2>

Entrepreneur, private banker and investment professional with more than 25 years in investment and wealth management industry working with international banks and a family office.<\/p>\n

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Tarek started his career back in 1996 with Banque Saudi Fransi as a broker for the US, European and Asian desks in addition to being treasury dealer for money markets. He then moved as Investment Manager for Abdulrahman Saad Al Rashid & Sons Co., managing the family\u2019s wealth in the international foreign exchange markets, derivative markets, equity and fixed income markets as well as private placements in private equities and direct investments.<\/p>\n

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In 2009, he moved to Deutsche Bank Saudi Arabia to head the private wealth management department followed by Barclays Bank Saudi Arabia in which he headed the investment advisory department.<\/p>\n

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Capitalizing on his long experience, Tarek had previously co-founded successful and creative ventures including Emotional Assets Management & Research Co. in the UK, Axience Co. in India and Tripvillas co. in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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After graduating with BA in Financial Management from King Saud University, Tarek attended different professional development courses in Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency SAMA as well as in Banque Saudi Fransi.<\/p>\n

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Tarek Tawfik<\/h2>

Entrepreneur, private banker and investment professional with more than 25 years in investment and wealth management industry working with international banks and a family office.<\/p>\n

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Tarek started his career back in 1996 with Banque Saudi Fransi as a broker for the US, European and Asian desks in addition to being treasury dealer for money markets. He then moved as Investment Manager for Abdulrahman Saad Al Rashid & Sons Co., managing the family\u2019s wealth in the international foreign exchange markets, derivative markets, equity and fixed income markets as well as private placements in private equities and direct investments.<\/p>\n

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In 2009, he moved to Deutsche Bank Saudi Arabia to head the private wealth management department followed by Barclays Bank Saudi Arabia in which he headed the investment advisory department.<\/p>\n

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Capitalizing on his long experience, Tarek had previously co-founded successful and creative ventures including Emotional Assets Management & Research Co. in the UK, Axience Co. in India and Tripvillas co. in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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After graduating with BA in Financial Management from King Saud University, Tarek attended different professional development courses in Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency SAMA as well as in Banque Saudi Fransi.<\/p>\n

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Osama Abbass<\/h2>

During his 18 years in the finance and investment industry, Osama has established his experience around grasping the fundamentals of investment management and structuring.<\/p>\n

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Previously held multiple positions during his 10+ years of career within Jadwa Investment\u2019s Asset Management, during which he structured and managed investments in different asset classes including public equities, sukuks, money markets, local and international real estate developments, local REITs and structured equity products in addition to developing strategies in the aircraft\/equipment finance and mortgage backed investments. Prior to that, Osama worked for 3 years with a family office, Abdulrahman Saad AlRashid & Sons Co., where he held leading positions in the finance, budgeting and accounting functions.<\/p>\n

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After graduating with BSc of Commerce in 2003, Osama has acquired three professional designations: Certified Management Accountant CMA- US Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Financial Analyst CFA \u2013 US CFA Institute, and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst CAIA- US CAIA Institute. Osama attended London Business School for different courses in Leadership and Infrastructure Financing, as well as attending Euromoney\u2019s course of Investment Management School.<\/p>\n

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