Omar Rifai

Omar Rifai is a technology entrepreneur and investor based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Here are the key details about his professional background:

Professional Profile

• Current Role: Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at GrubTech1
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates1

Career Highlights

Omar Rifai has an extensive background in private equity, investment banking, and technology entrepreneurship:

Key Positions

• Co-Founder at GrubTech (July 2019 - Present)1
• Venture Partner at Gulf Capital (January 2022 - April 2022)1
• Managing Director, Head of Growth Capital at Gulf Capital (September 2019 - December 2021)1
• Executive Director of Private Equity at Standard Chartered Private Equity (November 2008 - August 2019)1

Board Memberships

He has served on multiple boards, including:

• Board Member at iSON Technologies
• Board Member at Waternet Su Hizmetleri
• Board Member at TurkNet İletişim Hizmetleri
• Board Member at Fine Hygienic Holding1

Education

• Master's Degree from New York University (2003-2005)1
• Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University (1999-2003)1

Languages

• English: Native or bilingual proficiency
• Arabic: Native or bilingual proficiency1

Professional Skills

• Private Equity
• Investment Banking
• Leveraged Finance4

Omar Rifai is known for his involvement in technology and emerging markets, with a particular focus on scaling and growing businesses.23