Ziad Ferzly is a seasoned professional with a rich background in strategic analysis, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border deals, turnarounds, private equity, corporate finance, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

With an MBA from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech, Ziad has honed his skills in managing very large teams and projects.

His expertise extends to advising central banks, governments, and international organizations on fiscal and monetary policy, as well as geopolitical, financial, and economic development matters.

Ziad is a skilled manager, advisor, deal-maker, and communicator, comfortable working with senior executives, boards, investors, and government officials from diverse cultural backgrounds.

As the Managing Director at Cedarwood Advisors, he brings a deep understanding of geopolitical, strategic, financial, legal, and technical issues, making him a valuable mentor to entrepreneurs, startups, and incubators/accelerators.