Our Team

Cotyledon Consultancy

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Usman Iftikhar

Manager Advisory - Associate

Usman has over 14 years of experience in financial advisory.
Usman has demonstrated expertise in executing transactions across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, automobile, logistics, power, and others and executed deals of USD 400 million.
He possesses a deep understanding of technology businesses and has a track record of successfully navigating complex transactions.

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Abdulrahman Alasiri

Junior Associate

Abdulrahman has 10 years of experience covering corporate finance & investment banking. As well, acquired a significant experience in venture capital and angel investing.
His expertise started in investment banking where he worked on multiple equity capital market transactions including equity and debt, successfully advised on initial public offerings on Tadawul as well as Sell-side advisory to clients.
Abdulrahman’s experience extends to investment in small and medium enterprises including financial markets product development and venture capital/growth capital fund structuring.
During his investment banking practice, Abdulrahman advised on several equity capital market transaction involving advising the clients on sale of shares through initial public offering as well as private sale to strategic investors. His engagement extends to deal structuring, investors mapping, third party advisors management, valuation, as well as addressing regulatory requirements and CMA filing application.
Abdulrahman successfully advised on the SAR 1.7 bn initial public offering of Saudi German Hospitals on Tadawul in addition to multiple sell-side advisory roles in majority acquisition contemplations amounting to over SAR 1 bn covering sectors including education and healthcare.
Abdulrahman experience extended to investment in SMEs as part of his role in the General Authority of Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshaat). Abdulrahman was engaged in financial market product development focused on investment products covering angel investing, venture capital and growth capital initiatives. He played a primary role in implementing initiatives, product development, investment vehicles structuring as well as key party mapping and negotiation. Additionally, Abdulrahman was assigned member in several committees concerning government investment and funding facilitation initiatives to startups.
Abdulrahman holds a bachelor degree in finance from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals.

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Aneeq Javaid

Associate

Aneeq Javed has more than 8 years of diversified experience in services sector. He has been a part of one of the world’s largest Research and Technology Organizations where he led multi million euro projects. He has also worked as an integral part of a leading financial advisory services firm with mandates all across the globe. He is a graduate of Adam Smith Business School at University of Glasgow with a degree in Economics.

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Noman Mohyuddin

Analyst Advisory & Research

Noman is ACCA Qualified and CFA Level 3 candidate.
He has 10+ years of experience of working in in Accounts and Finance Departments of different organizations in Pakistan & abroad.
Good working knowledge of tech-based startups
Experience of conducting due diligence and preparing opportunity evaluation reports

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Abdul Rahman

Junior Analyst Advisory

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from the Institute of Business Administration, IBA, and a year later, he earned his CME-1 certificate.
Through multiple internships, Abdul Rahman has voyaged in the practical world of finance.

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Shahzaib Chaudhary

Financial Analyst

Shahzaib Chaudhary is an ACCA-qualified investment professional currently pursuing CFA Level 3, with three years of experience as a Financial Analyst specializing in the GCC region. His analytical skills, regional expertise, and commitment to professional development make him a valuable asset. His comprehensive understanding of finance and expertise in financial modeling contribute to informed decision-making for clients, ensuring tailored solutions aligned with the specific challenges and opportunities in Gulf markets.

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Shared Services

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Nashmia Ijaz

Head of Community

Interior designer and experienced design educator with a demonstrated history of working in higher education, skilled in teaching design courses, with sound problem solving and interpersonal skills. Result and goals oriented with a non- judgemental and enthusiastic approach. Extensively involved in community building activities related to creative skills and bringing like minded people together. Enthusiastic about building bridges between all types of communities and cultures through networking and social events.

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Cotyledon Builder

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Abdur Rahman Wahla

Business Analyst

Passionate and critical thinker offering exceptional ability to proactively communicate and collaborate with engagement leaders, assess impact of change; and analyze business information needs. Excellent knowledge of business process automation and workflow concepts.
Worked with market leaders for development of online portals for application processing. Other tasks include website designing, projects management through Jira, providing support to departments and linking them.
Interact with all levels of management and be able to document existing processes, manage and analyze data, and recommend enhanced business processes.
Identifying existing gaps and improving Business-IT alignment.

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Abir Rais

VB Support

Abir is a highly skilled in operations professional with a background in the logistics and construction sectors with over 10+ years of experience. Proven expertise in problem-solving, technology development, and overseeing company structure and vision. Adept at optimizing processes, providing strategic leadership, and managing staffing requirements. Bachelor's degree in Economics from Carleton University. Passionate about driving organizational success through innovative solutions and data-driven decision-making.
He has built a multi-million dollar business in the logistics space with an exit in the past.

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