Saad Ashraf

Saad Ashraf is the Managing Partner for Alantra's Middle East operations, based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.12 He brings over 25 years of experience in investment banking and corporate finance to his role at Alantra.2

Professional Background

Ashraf was appointed as the Managing Partner of Alantra's Middle East office when the firm expanded into the region in February 2022.1 Prior to joining Alantra, he served as a Principal and Managing Director at StormHarbour, where he headed the Middle East business for more than 5 years.12

Expertise and Accomplishments

Throughout his career, Saad Ashraf has been involved in:

• Over 65 M&A, restructuring deals, and debt capital markets transactions
• Transactions valued at more than $10 billion
• Complex credit transactions in both conventional and Islamic finance in the Middle East

His areas of focus include Maritime & Offshore, Financial Institutions, Real Estate, and Healthcare sectors.12

Education

Saad Ashraf holds:

• A Master's degree in Engineering Management from Cornell University
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University2

Current Role

As the Managing Partner at Alantra's Dubai office, Ashraf leads the firm's operations in the Middle East region. He has also been appointed as the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) of Alantra DIFC, following the firm's authorization by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to launch investment banking activities in the Middle East.3