Ra'ed Saqfelhait is a successful financial advisor and an accomplished chief executive of numerous multi-regional companies across the Middle East and Africa. He has extensive experience in finance, operations, and management across various industries such as real estate, food and beverage, financial services, advisory and consulting services, tobacco, and retail services.

Saqfelhait's journey took a significant turn when he decided to pursue a passion project in the form of The Leaf Master, the largest tobacco trading venture in the GCC with a focus on New World Cigars, cigar accessories, and curated cigar experiences for luxury brands.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and a Minor in Economics from the American University of Cairo, Saqfelhait is also a Certified Public Accountant registered with the California State Board of Accountancy. His financial expertise and wide consulting exposure have enabled him to add value across regional and international conglomerates, industrial companies, and financial institutions.

Saqfelhait's professional experience includes being the Principal Managing Partner at The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading LLC & Advisor @ Large, Founder/CEO at Advisor@Large, MD at Financial Advisory Services, Founder/Managing Partner at The Leaf Master Tobacco Trading LLC, CFO - Propertyfinder Group Limited at propertyfinder.ae, Co-Founder & MD at Sugar Daddy's Bakery & Cafe LLC, Chief Corporate Support Officer at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Chief Financial Officer & Board Member at Kingdom Hotel Investments, and Chief Financial Officer & Board Member at Orascom Hotels & Development.