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Ali Abrar Ul Haq

Chairman & Founder CEO
  • Presence: Saudi / UAE / Hong Kong / Bahrain
  • Experience: 20+ Years
Biography

Ali Abrar Ul Haq holds double majors in Finance & International Economics along with being an Investment Actuary (US). He is a Corporate Finance Expert and Financial Coach known for innovative solutions in reducing financial costs and structuring Islamic solutions for companies to enhance shareholder value.

He founded FinCorp from scratch in 2021 and has grown it to over USD 20 million in revenue (2024) across the Middle East & Asia-Pacific.

Key Achievements
  • 2003 – AVP – Corporate Finance & Financial Institutions, KASB s.p. Merrill Lynch
  • 2004-2006 – VP – Corporate Investment Banking
  • 2006-2007 – Functional Head – Investment Banking, Emirates Islamic Bank
  • 2007-2009 – Unit Head – Corporates & MSME
  • 2010-2011 – Global Markets Treasury, MENA (Attachment)
  • Chief Risk Officer (Authority) – Jordan & Ramallah Countries
  • 2011 – Audit, Risk Review & Investment – MENA (Nominee)
  • 2012-2021 – Regional Head – Government Sector & Multinational Corporates, SABB
  • 2021-2022 – Managing Director, CTLA – Treasury & Commercial Projects, China Railway Constructions
  • 2022-Present – Chairman & Founder CEO – FinCorp Global
  • Subject Matter Expert/Advisor for Saudi Government Companies
  • Led teams in 4 geographies across Asia/ Europe & Middle East in HSBC, Emirates Bank as well as Global Fortune 50 Companies like China Railway.
  • Subject Matter Expert for Saudi Government Companies (Sep’22).
  • Executive Director in the Contracting, Automotive & Leasing companies in KSA.
  • Joint Head for the Europe & UK Desks at HSBC Group managing inbound transactions for and from Saudi for over 18 countries.
  • US $20 Billion+ of deals executed in MENA in Project Financing/ Syndications/ Off Balance Sheet.
  • SAR 1,110Mn+ in savings for clients in past 18 months across Middle East.
  • SAR 15bn c. USD 4bn of deals closed from FinCorp since inception.
  • Speaker at International Events including at GSK & UK Trade Commissioner Event / Chinese Summit including Deputy Finance Minister.
Career Journey
2003
  • AVP – Corporate Finance & Financial Institutions, KASB s.p. Merrill Lynch
2004-2006
  • VP – Corporate Investment Banking
2006-2007
  • Functional Head – Investment Banking, Emirates Islamic Bank
2007-2009
  • Unit Head – Corporates &
    MSME
2010-2011
  • Global Markets Treasury, MENA (Attachment)
  • Chief Risk Officer (Authority) – Jordan & Ramallah Countries
2011
  • Balance Sheet Management, MENA (Attachment)
  • Credit Risk Review & Audit, MENA (Nominee)
2012-2021
  • Regional Head – Government Sector & Multinational Corporates, SABB
  • Joint Head – HSBC UK & HBCS Europe Multinational Desks
2021-2022
  • Managing Director, CTLA – Treasury & Commercial Projects, China Railway Constructions
2022-Present
  • Subject Matter Expert/Advisor for Saudi Government Companies
  • CEO & Managing Director – AW Global Management Co
  • Chairman & Founder CEO – FinCorp Global

Shehzad Naqvi

Chief Patron & Partner
  • Department: Global Finance 
  • Presence: Saudi / UAE 
  • Experience: 40 Years
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Biography

Mr. Shehzad is a London School of Economics graduate. He has over 40 years of experience in global finance. Shehzad was the Managing Director at Citigroup for the Middle East Region for Corporate & Investment Banking. Earlier in his career was the Country Head of Citibank Singapore where he turned the bank into one of the top-5 Citibank franchises in the world. He was the President & CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland (earlier, ABN Amro) in South Asian Countries and transformed them into leading banks and was the North Asia Head for ABN Amro (including Japan) He has been Advisor to Securities Exchange Commission Singapore & other Regulatory Bodies around the World along with turning around banks and advising companies on M&A, Treasury & Corporate Finance. Shehzad has a stellar track record of shepherding strategic growth and managing turnarounds and mergers in various geographies and

Key Achievements

President & CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland (earlier ABN Amro) in South Asian countries – transformed them into leading banks. North Asia Head for ABN Amro (including Japan). Advisor to Securities Exchange Commission Singapore and other global regulatory bodies. Expert in turning around banks and advising companies on:
    • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
    • Treasury
    • Corporate Finance
Proven Track Record of driving strategic growth, managing turnarounds, and mergers across various geographies. Consistently Created Value for corporates through his expertise.

Career Journey

ABN Amro (1993-1996)
  • Senior Vice President & Country Head
  • Executive Vice President (Asia Pacific) – Relationship Management & Structured Finance
Government of Singapore (1997-1998)
  • Member, Competitiveness Commission
Citibank (1986-2005)
  • Vice President (Pakistan)
  • Managing Director & Country Head (Singapore & Pakistan)
  • Managing Director & Regional Head (Middle East)
MasterCard International (2001-2002)
  • Board of Directors Member
ABN Amro / Royal Bank of Scotland (2008-2010)
  • President & CEO
Khan Bank Mongolia (2011-2023)
  • Advisor
FinCorp Global (2024-Present)
  • Chief Patron
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Shehzad Naqvi
Head – UAE Business & Partner

Faisal Abu Shaar

Shehzad Naqvi

Chief Patron & Partner

Department: Global Finance

Presence: Saudi / UAE

Experience: 40 Years

Biography:

Mr. Shehzad is a London School of Economics graduate. He has over 40 years of experience in global finance. Shehzad was the Managing Director at Citigroup for the Middle East Region for Corporate & Investment Banking. Earlier in his career was the Country Head of Citibank Singapore where he turned the bank into one of the top-5 Citibank franchises in the world. He was the President & CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland (earlier, ABN Amro) in South Asian Countries and transformed them into leading banks and was the North Asia Head for ABN Amro (including Japan) He has been Advisor to Securities Exchange Commission Singapore & other Regulatory Bodies around the World along with turning around banks and advising companies on M&A, Treasury & Corporate Finance. Shehzad has a stellar track record of shepherding strategic growth and managing turnarounds and mergers in various geographies and creating value of corporates.

Key Achievements:

President & CEO of Royal Bank of Scotland (earlier ABN Amro) in South Asian countries, transforming them into leading banks.

North Asia Head for ABN Amro (including Japan).

Advisor to Securities Exchange Commission Singapore and other global regulatory bodies.

Expert in turning around banks and advising companies on

  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
  • Treasury
  • Corporate Finance

Proven Track Record of driving strategic growth, managing turnarounds, and mergers across various geographies.

Consistently Created Value for corporates through his expertise.

Career Journey:

ABN Amro (1993-1996)

  • Senior Vice President & Country Head
  • Executive Vice President (Asia Pacific) – Relationship Management & Structured Finance

Government of Singapore (1997-1998)

  • Member, Competitiveness Commission

Citibank (1986-2005)

  • Vice President (Pakistan)
  • Managing Director & Country Head (Singapore & Pakistan)
  • Managing Director & Regional Head (Middle East)

MasterCard International (2001-2002)

  • Board of Directors Member

ABN Amro / Royal Bank of Scotland (2008-2010)

  • President & CEO

Khan Bank Mongolia (2011-2023)

  • Advisor

FinCorp Global (2024-Present)

  • Chief Patron

 

Head – UAE Business & Partner

Faisal Abu Shaar

Department: Risk Management & Corporate Governance

Presence: United Arab Emirates

Experience: 30+ Years

Biography:

Faisal Abu Shaar has 30+ years of experience in financial services and risk management, holding leadership roles in major institutions like ADIB, Standard Chartered, and HSBC. He has successfully led enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and strategic planning initiatives. His career includes driving operational efficiency and governance frameworks across the UAE, Middle East, and Asia. He is skilled in financial analysis, market risk, and optimizing risk appetite, with expertise in regulatory frameworks like ICAAP.

Key Achievements:

30+ years of experience in risk management, corporate governance, and strategic leadership.

Expert in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) – developing frameworks for risk appetite & governance structures.

Proven Executive Leadership – managing teams for operational efficiency, risk governance, and long-term business growth.

Financial Analysis & Market Risk Specialist – focusing on managing corporate credit portfolios in the Middle East & Asia.

Led Corporate Governance Initiatives – optimizing operational processes to enhance efficiency.

Managed Risk Strategies Internationally – across UAE, Singapore, Thailand, and Jordan, adapting to market dynamics.

Career Journey:

HSBC (1993-2011)

  • Chief Operating Officer

Standard Chartered – Jordan (2011-2013)

  • Senior Credit Officer

Standard Chartered – Singapore (2013-2016)

  • Senior Credit Officer

Standard Chartered – Thailand (2016-2018)

  • Chief Risk Officer

Standard Chartered – UAE & Middle East (2018-2021)

  • Chief Risk Officer – Head Islamic Banking

ADIB (2021-2023)

  • Group Chief Risk Officer

FinCorp Global (2025-Present)

  • Head – UAE Business & Partner

Our Core Team

Muhammad Ali

Sulaiman Ally

Khalid Mehmood Khan

Muhammad Ali

Director – Corporate Coverage & Collaborations

Department: Strategic Financial Management (FP&A)

Presence: Business & Investment Analysis

Biography:

A Gold Medalist Chartered Accountant, track record of senior positions as VP / Country Head in ABN Amro. An Ex-Group CFO in a US$ 2 billion Conglomerate having expertise in Strategic Financial Management (FP&A) & Islamic Financing.

Key sPECS:

Financial & Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Internal Auditing & Internal Controls

Possessing over 2 decades of exposure in global markets

FCA (Gold Medalist), FCCA UK

Experience:

Country Director / GCFO – Vision Group ($2bn Group)

Head Internal Audit – ICI Pakistan (Akzonobel)

Country Head – ABN Amro Bank

KPMG – Vancouver, Canada

 

Sulaiman Ally

Director – Finance, Audit & Risk Management

Department: Finance, Audit & Risk Management

Presence: Financial Services & Risk Management

Experience: 20+ Years

Biography:

A seasoned finance professional having 20+ years of experience along with being in senior positions advising the Ministry of South Africa. Having experience of auditing, accounting, risk and financial management in Saudi Arabia.

Key sPECS:

Auditing, Accounting & Financial Expertise

Risk & Financial Management

Chartered Accountant (CA), South Africa

Experience:

Head of Internal Audit – Petromin Corp.

Audit Manager –  Price waterhouse Coopers

Regional Finance Manager– Ministry of Transport KZN (South Africa)

Khalid Mehmood Khan

Director – Corporate Finance Coverage

Department: Corporate Finance & Transaction Advisory

Industry: Business & Investment Analysis

Biography:

A former banker with exposure in business and investment analysis. Having experience of a blend of financial and accounting advisory expertise along with arranging Islamic funding with banks in MENA

Key sPECS:

Exposure in Business & Investment analysis

Finance & Transaction Advisory

Financial Modeling, Projections & Feasibility Studies

MBA Finance & Master in Economics

Experience:

Financial Planning Consultant  –  Think Direct Automotive Consulting

Finance Manager – Arabian Motors Company

Managerial – Positions in Banking

Our Wider Team

Muhammad Riaz Ghazanfar

Farhan Haider

Ali Ammar

Saad Ali Khan

Farheen Shaikh

Ehtesham Saleem

Muhammad Riaz Ghazanfar

Manager- Corporate Finance Coverage

Department: Corporate Finance & Coverage

Industry: Financial Management, Accounting & Client Transactions

Experience: 10+ Years

Biography:

A qualified Finance Professional with over 10 years of experience in financial management, accounting operations & financial strategies. Managing client relationships & collaborators for leadership team.

Key sPECS:

Possessing multi-faceted management abilities

Involved with managing financial transactions of clients

Masters in Commerce

ACCA (Ongoing)

Experience:

Senior Accountant – Integrated Roots Company-KSA

Senior Account Executive – Falcon Construction-KSA

SAP SD Consultant – Orient Electronics – Pakistan

Farhan Haider

Manager – Corporate Finance (Ex Fitch Ratings)

Department: Corporate Finance & Coverage

Industry: Accounting, Consulting & Credit Proposals

Experience: 5+ Years

Biography:

A strong background in finance and credit proposals having worked with leading companies including PWC, PACRA (a leading credit rating agency – ex Fitch Ratings JV). Exposure of working on various industries and information memorandums issuance for Sukuks, Listings etc

Key sPECS:

CFA on scholarship by CFA Institute, USA.

BS Accounting & Finance, Scholarship Recipient IBA

5+ years of experience including PWC, PACRA & Accounting / Consulting firms.

Experience:

 Senior Financial Analyst, PACRA (ex Fitch Ratings JV)

 Risk Advisory, PWC

Financial Audit Trainee, Muniff Ziauddin

Ali Ammar

Assistant Manager – Corporate Finance

Department: Corporate Finance

Industry: Credit Ratings, Risk Management & Financial Modelling

Experience: 2+ Years

Biography:

A young finance professional with a proven track record of academic excellence. Strong expertise in financial analysis. Scored in the 90th percentile for both CFA Level 1 & Level 2.

Key sPECS:

ACCA Affiliate &Qualified CFAin 2025.

2+ years of work experience alongside qualifications

Proficient in MS Excel & Financial Modeling (basic)

DEMPS-Certified (soft skills)

Experience:

Intern –  Corporate Finance, Attock Petroleum Limited-

Worked in treasury & feasibility processes.

Participated in short-term & running finance transactions

Saad Ali Khan

Manager-Corporate Finance Coverage

Department: Corporate Finance

Industry: Banking, Corporate Finance, Business Development

Experience: 15+

Biography:

A finance professional with 15+ years of experience bringing in a strategic blend of operational expertise, financial acumen, and business development proficiency with understanding of market dynamics, customer behavior, and corporate finance frameworks.

Key sPECS:

15 years of diverse experience in the banking sector

Held senior leadership positions AVP At leading banking institutions

MBA –Banking & Finance

Experience:

13+ years of managerial experience in the financial sector

2 years of international experience in Business Development (KSA)

 

Farheen Shaikh

Senior Associate- Corporate Finance

Department: Corporate Finance

Industry: Financial Modeling, Trade Finance & Financial Analysis

Biography:

A qualified ACCA & FMVA– Topped in Saudi Arabia in 2023. Capabilities entail excelling in financial modeling, analysis, with a deep understanding of financial principles & trade finance.

Key sPECS:

A Qualified ACCA, UK 1st Top affiliate in KSA

FMVA (Financial Modeling) Certified, USA

BSc Finance Oxford Brookes, UK

Advanced Diploma in Business & Accounting

Experience:

Trained in Excel, Pitchbooks, and Presentations for clients

 Financial Planning and Modeling

DCF Valuations and M&A (initial training)

Ehtesham Saleem

Associate-Corporate Finance

Department: Corporate Finance

Industry: Banking, Corporate Finance, Business Development

Experience: 15+

Biography:

A Qualified ACCA member & CFA Aspirant with expertise lies in business and financial analysis having over 3 years of experience in PwC Global network.

Key sPECS:

Active ACCA member & BSc Finance

3+ Years of experience in PwC as a Financial Analyst

CFA Aspirant Experienced in treasury & banking activities.

Experience:

Article ship at Price  Waterhouse and Coopers

Trained in Excel Pitchbooks and Presentations for clients

Financial Planning and Modelling

DCF Valuations and M&A(initial training)“

Shehzad Naqvi
Chief Patron & Partner
Faisal Abu Shaar
Head – UAE Business & Partner

Our Core Team

Muhammad Ali

Director - Corporate Coverage & Collaborations
Sulaiman Ally

Director - Finance, Audit & Risk Management
Khalid Mehmood Khan

Director - Corporate Finance & Coverage

Our Wider Team

Muhammad Hassan

Team Leader - Corporate Finance
Farhan Haider

Manager - Corporate Finance & Coverage
Ali Ammar

Assistant Manager - Corporate Finance
Muhammad Riaz Ghazanfar

Manager - Corporate Finance Coverage
Farheen Shaikh

Senior Associate- Corporate Finance

Mohsen Khan

Associate - Corporate Finance
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Client Savings
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Global Expansion
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"This is to confirm that FinCorp Global which is headed by Mr. Ali Abrar has been working with us since 2022. The financing arranged by the company since then has amounted to SAR 1 billion+ in local facilities and USD 150 million+ in international financing facilities in USD and JPY.

The contribution by Mr. Ali has resulted in our company, Najeeb Autos (Suzuki Dealership in Saudi) achieving the top 10 status within 2 years and has reduced our financing costs by more than 40% (more is expected with the Off-Balance Sheet financing at 50% minimum financial cost reduction). Our revenues have grown more than 8 times in less than 2-years and we look forward to our partnership with FinCorp as key 'game changing' finance partner"
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