INTRODUCTION

Group Managing Director at
Bin Zayed Group

Visionary leader bringing over thirty years of experience in establishing operational optimization across diverse industries in both national and international operations.

ABOUT

About Me

I am Midhat Kidwai, a high-energy and strategic leader with a proven track record in spearheading organizational turnarounds, consolidations, and growth initiatives. With over three decades of extensive experience, I have mastered the art of operational optimization across a multitude of industries, delivering impactful results both nationally and internationally. As a culturally astute executive, I excel in quickly pinpointing and dismantling barriers to growth, making the hard calls when necessary to surmount profit challenges and excel in cross-border management.

PORTFOLIO

Work Experience

Performing financial leadership, operational optimization, and strategic expansion, notably enhancing profitability and steering large-scale projects across diverse sectors on a global scale.

  • WestOne Capital Group

    October, 2023 - Present

    Strategic Board Advisor

    In my role as a Strategic Board Advisor at WestOne Capital Group, I apply my extensive experience in finance and strategy to assist in identifying and capitalizing on unique property investment opportunities. My focus is on fostering long-term partnerships and guiding strategic decisions, particularly in supporting small to medium-sized UK developers, with an eye on achieving higher than average market returns while minimizing equity risk.

  • Bin Zayed Investments - UAE Group

    May, 2008 - Present

    Group Managing Director

    Report directly to Chairman, responsible for overall group strategy and profitability, expected to grow group revenues significantly over 10 years with parallel growth in terms of net profitabilty and new market expansion globally. Mandate from Chairman to ensure that the group has eventually over $1bn of revenue yearly from outside the UAE.

  • DAMAC Properties

    May 2007 - April 2008

    Senior Vice President - Finance

    Excelled as Senior Vice President of Finance, managing the financial oversight of real estate projects worth US $2 billion and advising on strategic land acquisitions and project financing.

  • Deputy CEO

    March 2003 - May 2007

    BILFAL Heavy Industries

    Reported to Group Chairman & CEO in Riyadh, based in Jubail as Deputy CEO took Bilfal from a loss making entity to a net profit of US $20m in 3 years with a backlog order book of US $100m on hand prior to leaving. Received various appreciation letters from shareholders as well as Financial institutions on achievements during my tenure.

  • Finance Director (Holding Company)

    December 1999 - March 2003

    Saudi Venture Development Co., Al-Hejailan Group

    Crafted strategic financial plans, ensuring compliance with international standards and facilitating the group's substantial turnover of US $450 million.

  • Vice President - Finance and Internal Audit

    May 1997 - November 1999

    BITUMAT COMPANY LIMITED

    Instrumental in developing a standard costing system, formulating a 5-year financial plan integral to the corporate strategy, and establishing robust internal audit frameworks to enhance financial operations and product profitability.


Educational Background

An academically distinguished professional, holding an MBA with Distinction from the UK, and is dually credentialed as a Certified Public Accountant in the US and a Chartered Accountant from England and Wales.

  • Sheffield Hallam University

    1999 - 2001

    MBA, Strategic Management & Finance

    Graduated with distinction finished in Top 5% of MBA Class out of a Batch of 110. Awarded Prize in Strategic Management.

  • Montana Society of CPA's

    1998 - 1998

    CPA, Accountancy

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

    1989 - 1992

    ACA, Chartered Accountant

  • King's College London

    1986-1989

    BSc (Hons), Engineering

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