Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• As Founder & Chairman of Redwood Heritage Group, I oversee a private investment and advisory platform dedicated to long-term value creation for families, founders, and institutions. The Group operates at the intersection of wealth architecture, strategic real estate, and legacy stewardship.
• Our ecosystem includes:
• Redwood Heritage MFO: Multi-Family Office services rooted in Swiss precision and cross-border wealth governance.
• Redwood Heritage Real Estate: Strategic real estate advisory and asset curation for long-term preservation.
• Redwood Heritage Group was created for those who think beyond transaction and beyond their lifetime.
• To learn more about Redwood Heritage Group, please visit www.redwoodheritage.com

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Geneva, Switzerland

• Board-level advisor connecting Middle Eastern legacy capital with Swiss wealth precision. Working with prominent GCC family offices and Entrepreneurial families and a leading Swiss wealth institution, I focus on governance, intergenerational structuring, and responsible long-term stewardship. My work sits at the intersection of trust, discretion, and cross-border strategy, helping families build enduring capital with clarity and purpose.

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos · Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• As Chairman & Founder of Redwood Heritage, I lead a pioneering platform redefining real estate investment advisory in Dubai - grounded in Swiss financial discipline and purpose-built for legacy-driven capital.
• We serve a global network of UHNW families, entrepreneurs, and institutions across strategic real estate and long-term asset stewardship. Our approach is relationship-led, discreet by design, and focused on generational outcomes over short-term gains.
• This mandate builds on my experience as Head of Investment and Financial Services at CBRE MENA, and reflects my commitment to clarity, trust, and enduring value in a rapidly shifting global landscape.

Nov 2017 – Dec 2024 · 7 yrs 1 mo · DIFC - Dubai International Financial Centre · On-site

• I led the incorporation and growth of an independent Swiss wealth advisory and fund management firm in the DIFC, transforming it under my leadership into the leading Multi-Family Office in the MENA region.
• With a deep understanding of global markets, regulatory frameworks, and bespoke financial solutions, I also led the structuring and launch of a value-added real estate investment fund, while designing bespoke wealth solutions for successful families and UHNWIs, navigating cross-border investment frameworks, implementing risk-managed multi-asset strategies, and aligning capital with long-term family and institutional goals.

Jun 2012 – Feb 2018 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Geneva, Switzerland · On-site

• Led Family Office Services for UHNWIs and multi-generational families, designing tailored strategies focused on capital preservation, intergenerational planning, and long-term portfolio growth.
• Built diversified multi-asset portfolios across real estate, private equity, and alternative investments, aligned with client values and long-term objectives.
• Advised on governance, risk, and cross-border structuring to support continuity, resilience, and long-term wealth stewardship.

Sep 2008 – Jun 2012 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site

• As Head of Investments at CBRE Middle East, I was responsible for structuring and executing real estate investment strategies, working closely with institutional investors, family offices, and corporate clients to identify and capitalize on market opportunities. My focus was on real estate acquisitions, capital structuring, and portfolio management, ensuring that investments were both strategic and sustainable.
• Key Expertise:
• Structuring and executing real estate and private equity investment deals
• Managing capital allocation strategies for institutional and private investors
• Leading cross-border investment transactions across the Middle East & beyond
• Advising family offices and UHNWIs on tailored real estate investments
• Navigating regulatory and financial frameworks for real estate investments
• Investment Leadership & Achievements:
• At CBRE Middle East, I worked on diverse real estate transactions, helping investors make informed decisions and optimize their portfolios. My role involved analyzing market trends, structuring deals, and ensuring capital was deployed efficiently.

Mar 2006 – Sep 2008 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland · On-site

• As Director of Real Estate Finance and Indirect Investments at CBRE Switzerland, I led strategic initiatives in asset allocation, fund structuring, and the marketing of real estate investment vehicles, driving investment success across both Swiss and global markets.
• My role involved conducting comprehensive top-down and bottom-up analyses of global real estate markets, delivering actionable investment strategies that supported both the Swiss-focused OROX Fund and the internationally diversified multi-manager fund, Private Alpha Property Securities, developed in collaboration with Rothschild Private Bank Switzerland.
• Key Expertise:
• Structuring of real estate investment funds and multi-manager portfolios
• Optimizing capital deployment across direct, indirect, and alternative real estate investments
• Advising family offices & institutional investors on strategic asset allocation
• Conducting macro & micro-level market analysis to identify high-growth opportunities
• Investment Leadership & Achievements:
• Private Alpha Property Securities was a pioneering global real estate investment fund, integrating direct, indirect, and alternative real estate strategies. In 2007, it was recognized as the second-best performing global fund of funds by AME Capital, a testament to its innovative investment approach and strong performance.
• Beyond fund structuring, my role involved aligning institutional capital with high-quality investment opportunities, ensuring every strategy was tailored to market trends, risk appetite, and long-term investor objectives.

Jun 2005 – Nov 2005 · 5 mos · Lausanne Area, Switzerland · On-site

• At La Foncière, Switzerland’s third-largest real estate fund with over CHF 1 billion in assets, I was responsible for analyzing and optimizing the fund’s portfolio. I worked closely with the CEO, providing strategic recommendations to enhance investment performance, refine asset allocation, and maximize returns. My role involved evaluating market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring the fund's strategy remained competitive and well-positioned for long-term success.