Our Team

Salman is a corporate finance leader with a strong background in managing financial strategies for high-growth companies. His diverse experience spans across finance, executive leadership, and strategic consulting roles in multiple industries, including metals and finance.

• Former GM Corporate Finance at VHM Limited and former CEO of Australian Gulf Metal Company.
• Ex KPMG, bringing a strong audit and advisory foundation to his leadership roles.

Chairman at APEX UAE and strategic advisor, with expertise in financial services regulation and market development, formerly leading at ADGM and FSRA.
• Chairman of Middle East Stablecoin Association (MESA).
• Secretary at the Middle East Investment Management Association (MEIMA).

Investment management expert with strong regional experience in the MENA region, focusing on real estate, private equity, and corporate governance.
• Former founding COO of HSBC’s MENA Real Estate Private Equity business.
• Chair of Middle East Advisory Board, Australian Institute of Company Directors.
• Specializes in investment management, real estate, and corporate governance.

Salman is a corporate finance leader with a strong background in managing financial strategies for high-growth companies. His diverse experience spans across finance, executive leadership, and strategic consulting roles in multiple industries, including metals and finance.

• Former GM Corporate Finance at VHM Limited and former CEO of Australian Gulf Metal Company.
• Ex KPMG, bringing a strong audit and advisory foundation to his leadership roles.

MD at C.H. Stirling, with expertise in investment banking and capital markets, formerly with Centuria Capital and Merrill Lynch.

Founder of Incu Global, with a background in investment management and financial advisory, formerly at Apex Investments and SHK Fund.

Legal Advisor at Australian Gulf Capital, specializing in regulatory compliance and financial policy, formerly with ADIA and Australian Treasury.

Founder of SilverSpoon Advisory and former CFO of Careem and Zawya, specializing in startup finance and tech industry leadership.

• Bassam Alaujan is a senior executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across multinational corporations, government entities, and startups.

• He has served as Managing Director at JCDecaux ATA Saudi, CEO of ProsperUS, and Director General at the Saudi Exports Development Authority.

• Mr. Al Mutawaa has over 19 years of experience in private equity and asset management.
• He is Partner and Managing Director at C.H. Stirling, advising on over $2.5B in transactions across financing, restructuring, and M&A.
• His previous roles include Centuria Capital, Longwing Asset Management, and Dubai Holding.
• He also serves on the board of the Dubai Offshore Sailing Club and was Vice Chairman of a $400M lodging development in Abu Dhabi.

• Rayyan Fathallah is an investment professional with over two decades of experience across family offices, investment banking, and asset management.
• He has held senior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as well as portfolio and fundraising leadership positions in family offices and alternative funds.
• Currently, he advises a Saudi family office on investment strategy, governance, and structuring.

• Degree Holder, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing with 8 years of experience in administration and Accounts.
• Knowledge in the areas of Bookkeeping, Marketing Research, Enterprise Research, Taxation, Business Planning and Development.
• Experience in Careem Networks
• International humanitarian organization with HQ in London and DXB
• Philippines oil and gas, hotel and manufacturing company as Head of Admin and HR

Managing a diverse range of small to medium sized businesses and high net wealth clients. Assisting clients with a broad range of services such as providing advice to newly opened businesses, preparing quarterly management meetings and reporting for large established enterprises.

Senior finance and investment operations professional with expertise in fund accounting, SPV structuring, and cross-border compliance across the US and UAE. Experienced in managing capital calls, distributions, liquidity, and investor reporting for PE and VC funds through platforms such as AngelList, Sydecar, Carta, and Apex, ensuring strong governance and regulatory alignment.