Halkin recently closed a complex corporate transaction by structuring a senior debt via a prime UK lender on a hotel in Central London valued at over GBP 130m.
The transaction involved various jurisdictions and holding companies. Halkin centrally coordinated and efficiently navigated the transaction all the way through to smooth execution.
Jomy Alexander has been associated with the banking industry for over two decades and has held senior positions in Private Banking and Wealth Management with Global Trust Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank, and Halkin Investments LLP.
He is a Chartered Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) with a Level 6 certification in Private Client Advice and Management. He also holds an Investment Management Certificate from the CFA Society of the UK, as well as a CeFA (Certificate for Financial Advisers) from the IFS School of Finance, UK.
Jomy graduated in General Management from the University of Kerala, India, and also holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from PSG College of Technology, India.
Jomy possesses strong managerial skills and sales acumen and has been an invaluable asset in scaling the business for Halkin Investments Middle East. He is a highly skilled banker with a strong sense of purpose and a proven track record of growing and safeguarding wealth for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWI).
Bashir Ahmad has been associated with the banking industry for over two decades and has held senior management positions in Wealth Management and Private Investment Banking with ABN AMRO, ING N.V., and Bank of Singapore. He is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI) and has participated in various investment banking and wealth management courses throughout his career. Bashir acquired his Master’s degree in International Relations with majors in International Finance and Political Economics from QAU, Islamabad.
Bashir is well known in the financial industry and has a history of scaling businesses significantly, first as Managing Director and Head of UK Private Banking for ING N.V. (later Bank of Singapore) and for his own firm Halkin Investments LLP. His main driving force behind establishing Halkin Investments LLP and later Halkin Investments Middle East was a desire to provide holistic financial solutions to Ultra High Net Worth clients.
Bashir takes a keen interest in renewable and clean energy and actively follows research reports and participates in discussion forums. He is also committed to the UN Global Sustainability Goals and has selected Education, Healthcare, and Zero Hunger as key areas where he contributes both personally and through his corporate entities. He has also been selected as one of the 10 most inspiring BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) business leaders in the U.K.
Rehan Syed is a seasoned banker with over two decades of experience. He has held senior positions in Private Banking and Investment Banking with ABN AMRO Bank, Citibank, Merrill Lynch, and Mirabaud.
In addition to serving as Non-Executive Independent Director at Halkin Investments Middle East, he is also the Chief Executive Officer of Khaadi International. Rehan has a proven record of leading cross-functional teams to achieve long-term organizational objectives.
Rehan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Punjab College of Commerce, Rawalpindi, and completed his Executive MBA in 2005 from Szabist University, Dubai. He is well known in the banking industry and has built long-lasting relationships with clients and providers across the Middle East.
Over the course of his career, Rehan has built and managed portfolios with a cumulative value exceeding 700 million dollars. He is a trusted investment advisor with a strong understanding of the investment requirements of both local and regional clients.
In his spare time, Rehan enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly playing golf and sailing.
