Shuaa Capital, a leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, has appointed Wafik Ben Mansour, a seasoned investment banking professional, as Head of Investment Banking. He succeeds Fawad Tariq Khan who took over as Group CEO last year. 

 

Previously serving as Managing Director at Credit Suisse, Mansour brings a wealth of experience to the role. Having spent over 15 years in investment banking, Mansour successfully led several high-profile transactions, including Omantel’s $2.2 billion acquisition of a stake in Zain Group, ADQ’s acquisition of Amoun Pharmaceutical, and more recently, the acquisition of Namshi by Noon AD Holdings. 

 

Mansour holds a Master in Finance from ESCP Europe in Paris and a Bachelor from Institut des Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Carthage in Tunisia.

 

Creating value

In this new role, Mansour will work closely with the Group CEO to strengthen Shuaa's investment banking franchise, create value for shareholders and stakeholders, and drive growth in key markets.

 

Fawad Tariq Khan, Group CEO of Shuaa Capital, said: “Wafik has strong professional roots in the region’s investment banking industry and a strong network of relationships. His experience, knowledge and leadership will be instrumental in positioning Shuaa Capital for the future, and I look forward to working closely with him to realise our full potential.”

 

Mansour added: “I am excited to join Shuaa and work with the Board, CEO and other senior executives to build on the company’s successful trajectory and take the firm's investment banking franchise to the next level. Over the years, Shuaa has gained in reputation for its unwavering focus on delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to clients, and I look forward to strengthening our proposition to deliver the best experience for our clients during their investment journey.”-- TradeArabia News Service