Bakulesh Kanakia
Dubai
Summary
- Development Strategy
- M&A & Greenfield development
- Project Finance
- Detailed DD & Feasibility Study
- Contract Negotiation
- Financial Modeling
- Team Building
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Development Officer
Emicool
Dubai
10.2024 - Current
- Established business development function and led strategic initiatives for organizational growth.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align development strategies with company objectives.
- Oversaw project management processes, ensuring timely delivery of key development initiatives.
- Mentored team members to enhance skills in project execution and leadership.
- Developed and executed long-term and short-term strategic plans.
Chief Investment Officer
Diarona District Energy
Riyadh
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Maximized organizational returns through strategic investment implementation.
- Secured contracts with various stakeholders for district cooling initiatives.
- Built strong partnerships with external entities, including government bodies and suppliers.
- Created comprehensive policies and procedures for investment-related committees reflecting industry best practices.
VP- Business Development
Tabreed
Abu Dhabi
07.2013 - 04.2023
- Championed corporate growth strategy development to align initiatives with business objectives.
- Assessed commercial feasibility and constructed detailed financial models for strategic decisions.
- Facilitated commercial and legal negotiations to enhance stakeholder value.
- Acquired long-term non-recourse debt, refining capital structure through strategic risk allocation.
- Developed investment papers for review by internal governance bodies, including board and finance committee.
Commercial Analyst,
Tabreed
Abu Dhabi
01.2012 - 07.2013
Corporate Finance Analyst,
Tabreed
Abu Dhabi
07.2010 - 12.2011
Financial Analyst,
Schlumberger
Dubai
02.2008 - 07.2010
Accountant,
Inchcape Shipping Services
Dubai
02.2006 - 02.2008
Education
CFA Charter holder -
CFA Institute
09-2013
MBA- Finance -
Manipal University
09-2007
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai
05-2005
Skills
- 2025: Lead multiple transactions adding 40 kRT Concessions
- 2020: Lead acquisition of Saadiyat DC Assets- 89 kRT Concession
- 2019: Lead Tabreed's 1st greenfield Concession in India 20 kRT
- 2019 - 2021: Lead six mid sized transactions c250kRT Concessions
- 2014 - 2016: Support for Greenfield and M&A Transaction 125 kRT
Summary
Experienced and effective Business Development Professional with more that 15 years of experience in M&A, Greenfield / Brownfield development bringing forth valuable industry experience and a passion for management.
Adept in analytical thinking, strategic planning, leadership, and building strong relationships with business partners.
Timeline
Chief Development Officer
Emicool
10.2024 - Current
Chief Investment Officer
Diarona District Energy
05.2023 - 09.2024
VP- Business Development
Tabreed
07.2013 - 04.2023
Commercial Analyst,
Tabreed
01.2012 - 07.2013
Corporate Finance Analyst,
Tabreed
07.2010 - 12.2011
Financial Analyst,
Schlumberger
02.2008 - 07.2010
Accountant,
Inchcape Shipping Services
02.2006 - 02.2008
CFA Charter holder -
CFA Institute
MBA- Finance -
Manipal University
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Mumbai