HAZEM EL-HADDAD

One Billion Dollar | UAE Media Fund.

• Served as a key member of the UAE Media Fund Study Advisory Team, contributing expert insights as a seasoned investment banker and asset manager with over 23 years of experience in high-impact projects.
• Developed the comprehensive strategic business plan for the USD 1 billion UAE Media Fund, outlining the vision to establish the UAE as the world’s foremost AI-powered media hub, mission to create a premier Arab-centric media investment vehicle, and alignment with national goals like UAE Vision 2071 and National AI Strategy 2031.
• Led the creation of detailed financial projections for 2025-2030, including fund deployment schedules, revenue forecasts across streams such as TV/film production licensing ($738.64M), gaming licensing and sales ($181.20M), start-up revenue shares ($454.55M), anime licensing ($113.64M), AI production studios ($261.37M), distribution companies ($227.27M), and co-financing ($295.45M), totalling $2,272.72M in projected revenues.
• Conducted expense budgets and expenditures breakdown analysis, covering categories like gaming development ($80M), TV/film production ($325M), M&A in start-ups ($200M), anime productions ($50M), AI R&D ($50M), distribution partnerships ($100M), operational/overheads ($100M), marketing ($65M), and contingency ($35M), with total projected costs of $1,000M.
• Performed profitability analysis, ROI projections, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure robust financial returns, economic diversification, and cultural impact for the UAE Government and investors.

• Collaborated on defining core assets, including YAS Studio for global and Arab-centric content production, strategic co-production partnerships, Atom AI Studio for in-house AI capabilities, investments in AI-focused technologies, M&A in AI-driven media startups, and a brand storytelling division.

• Ensured the plan emphasized AI-native ecosystems, global reach in film/TV/anime/gaming/advertising, cultural export of Arab narratives, strategic international engagements, and youth/gender empowerment initiatives.

Group CEO & Executive Board Member, Westwell-lab

• Provide leadership for a global company that offers "intelligent + new energy + full autonomous solutions to the logistics industry,
• Transforming the sea ports and terminals to smart ports fully automated trucks, containers’ movers & cranes and 100% green energy, 0% carbon emissions.
• Help expand the company's product and service offerings to nearly 200 users in 18 countries and regions worldwide.
• Oversee the strategic direction of the company, which focuses on empowering the global logistics industry to achieve higher efficiency and more sustainable value through AI and green energy sources.
• Established new partnerships for increased market penetration.
• Executed mergers and acquisitions for business expansion.
• Advanced training programmes, boosted employee skills and performance levels.
• Targeted operational inefficiencies to improve profit margins.

Managing Director, BG Capital - Asset Management.

• Lead a pioneering value investment firm specializing in China credit bonds.
• Manage a portfolio with RMB 7 billion in assets across offices in Beijing, Dubai and Hong Kong.
• Oversee a professional investment and research team with an average of over 10 years of experience.
• Focus on generating long-term, stable returns for global investors seeking investment in China credit bonds.

• Spearheaded team growth from AED 1.7 billion to AED 24 billion in assets under management.
• Served as board member, Deputy Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer at Global Investments.
• Directed a team of 22 relationship managers alongside nine portfolio managers across diverse asset classes.
• Oversaw fixed deposits, CDs, fixed income products, bonds, and treasury instruments.

Managed investments in leveraged financial products, Sukuk Murabaha, Shariah-compliant funds, equities, and ETFs.

• Executed comprehensive investment banking activities including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital.
• Facilitated corporate finance and project finance initiatives to support client objectives.
• Led steering & Investment committees to align strategic direction with organisational goals.

• Managing and executing significant accounts such Royal family offices, Their Royal Highnesses, ADIA, BofA, JP Morgan, Nomura, Local institutional entities, Mutual, Pension and conventional Funds abreast with Shariah Compliant Funds & UHNW Clients.
• Liaised with stakeholders to maintain client relationships.
• Drove sales growth through comprehensive marketing campaigns.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations to streamline workflow and monitoring the AUMs growth.
• Optimised decision-making processes with analytical tools and techniques.
• Identified business opportunities, expanding market reach.
• Developed staff capabilities to drive team performance and enhancing the AUMs
• Instituted risk management protocols, ensuring financial stability.
• Focusing on maintaining and top up clients' portfolios which is reflecting on AUMs growth.
• Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives to drive company growth and profitability.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to achieve organisational objectives.
• Oversaw financial management, achieving optimal resource allocation and maximum ROI.
• Leveraged industry expertise to navigate regulatory compliance and legal considerations.
• Directed day-to-day work of 37 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.
• Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
• Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
• Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.

• Developed comprehensive Investment Products and Solutions Offering across market product range.
• Provided support to RMs with investment proposals, product ideas, and market updates.
• Conducted joint meetings with RMs for prospects and existing clients.
• Fostered relationships with major Private Banks in Switzerland, Singapore, and Mauritius within EAM framework.
• Advised clients on building and maintaining investment portfolios, negotiating optimal pricing and trade execution.
• Created in-house support tools for performance monitoring and structured products analysis.
• Alerted clients and supervisors to financial risks in volatile markets, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Calculated Project Return on Investment to assess financial benefits of real estate ventures.

• Secured new clients through strategic marketing initiatives.
• Directed investment analysis, fund and asset management, and product development.
• Managed USD 850 million in assets across multi-asset classes in MENA & GCC regions.
• Oversaw diverse investments including real estate, equities, bonds, sukuk, private equity, and structured products.
• Developed flagship funds with a strong track record in multi-asset class management.
• Executed investment decisions for funds and portfolios to optimise returns.
• Provided investment advisory services and asset allocation using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Established reputation as a trusted advisor in real estate and capital markets.

• Managed fixed income portfolios valued at AED 1.3 billion.
• Structured multiple real estate and portfolio transactions to maximise returns.
• Executed significant Oil & Gas deals, focusing on downstream and midstream sectors.
• Advised on Real Estate Fund structuring, issuing private REIT worth AED 740 million.
• Sourced deals and managed transactions through effective networking strategies.
• Reviewed portfolios and provided strategic advisory for enhanced performance.
• Facilitated cross-border deals and fund structuring in Middle East markets.
• Ensured compliance with company policies and government regulations throughout operations.

Managed discretionary portfolios in UAE and Egypt, achieving significant investment returns.

Led a team of analysts to produce high-quality buy-side investment research publications.

• Identified and evaluated investment opportunities aligned with company strategy.
• Participated in development and implementation of portfolio construction and trading tools.
• Presented compelling investment ideas to the investment committee for approval.
• Executed trades for multi-million dollar mutual funds and discretionary portfolio management.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Managed top accounts in Middle East across Fixed Income, Equity, ETFs, and GDRs markets.
• Delivered comprehensive news, research, technical analysis, and execution management tools to clients.
• Developed business strategies and organised business trips across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar.
• Innovated working practices to enhance research scope and effectiveness.
• Led strategic research projects and communicated results to stakeholders.
• Cultivated new business connections to expand research opportunities.
• Presented group research at conventions, seminars, and conferences as an official representative.
• Organised research and development programmes for capital markets industry, establishing goals and budgets.
• Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution tactics.
• Cultivated a strong rapport with team members, fostering a cohesive and collaborative workplace environment.

• Provided technical and fundamental recommendations to clients regarding equity markets.
• Engaged with market players, including fund and portfolio managers.
• Specialised in generating core equity ideas and conducting fundamental and technical analysis.
• Utilised portfolio and risk management tools to enhance trading strategies.
• Resolved complex client enquiries by delivering tailored solutions.
• Conducted frequent prospecting calls to existing accounts while developing new business opportunities.
• Monitored financial markets to identify trends and opportunities for clients.
• Pursued self-development to enhance knowledge of money markets.

• Reviewed investment performance against market benchmarks weekly and monthly.
• Recommended hedging scenarios for foreign currency interest rate gaps.
• Identified and pursued new investment opportunities to enhance portfolio diversity.
• Managed client trading activities in GDRs and ADRs markets, ensuring compliance.
• Conducted arbitrage trading and settlement across various markets effectively.
• Calculated financial risks and implemented strategies to minimise potential losses.
• Analysed market trends to deliver strategic advice to clients.
• Protected client interests by resolving financial issues promptly.