Board of Directors

An entrepreneur and angel investor in technology and fintech sectors, with extensive experience in asset management and private equity. Mr. Faisal Holds a bachelor's degree in finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.

Faisal Ali Al Sanie

Chairman

An entrepreneur and business management consultant with over 20 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, data analysis, and relationship building. Mr. Cahit Holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Barcelona.

Cahit Öztürk

Executive Chairman

+10 years of experience in fund structuring, strategic financial planning, and corporate governance across CMA-regulated and GCC markets. He has managed and advised on more than $100 million in assets, designing multi-asset portfolio strategies that deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns for HNW and UHNW clients

Enes Şehzade

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Investment Committee Members
(Equivator® Saudi Fintech Fund)

Founder & CEO of AS3A, a marketplace connecting employers with part-time talent in Saudi Arabia. Board member at Future Work and partner at Phronesis KSA, with experience in scaling platforms, growth strategy, and financial services. Certified in innovation and entrepreneurship from Stanford, with a focus on corporate finance and investments.

Hisham Koshak

Investment Committee Member at ESFF®

VP & Country Head at Lean Technologies, with a track record leading fintech initiatives in Saudi Arabia. Former CEO of Fintech Saudi, driving ecosystem growth, innovation, and market development. Experienced in scaling ventures, advising startups, and shaping the Kingdom’s fintech and investment landscape.

Nezar Alhaidar

Investment Committee Member at ESFF®

Senior leader and advisor with 20+ years of experience guiding boards and C-suites across Saudi Arabia’s corporate and capital markets, specializing in governance, investor relations, and market positioning to strengthen trust, visibility, and regulatory alignment across multiple sectors.

Rayan Al-Karawi

Investment Committee Member at ESFF®

Managing Director at Apex FundRock Saudi, leading growth across KSA and the GCC with a focus on ManCo services. Brings 28+ years of experience in MENA capital markets across investment management and banking, with expertise in fund management, investments, and structuring complex transactions. Proven track record in scaling firms, launching regulated funds, and shaping equity strategies for institutional investors.

Walid Hayeck

Managing Director – FundRock Saudi

Experienced financial services professional with a demonstrated track record in managing third party portfolios hosted by FundRock Investment Management Middle East ( FRME)

Matthew Pykstra

Senior Executive Officer - FundRock ME

+10 years of experience in fund structuring, strategic financial planning, and corporate governance across CMA-regulated and GCC markets. He has managed and advised on more than $100 million in assets, designing multi-asset portfolio strategies that deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns for HNW and UHNW clients

Enes Şehzade

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Investment Committee Members - Equivator®

Majed Al Rasheed is a fintech leader and venture builder with over 18 years of experience in the Saudi financial ecosystem. He currently serves as a Board Member for the Federation of Saudi Chambers’ Fintech & Venture Investment Committee and is the Chairman of The Financial Technology Association (FinTech 525). As the Founder of FinArabia and a Partner at Numu Investments, he specializes in venture building, strategic partnerships, and angel investing aligned with Vision 2030

Majed Al-Rasheed

Investment Committee Member

A merchant banker with over 35 years of principal and Board-level experience in finance on the primary and secondary markets. He has managed, structured, and advised on deals totaling hundreds of billions of dollars across 90 countries.� He is currently an Attorney-In-Fact for a major UK investment company, co-founder of PrivatCap, Senior Advisor at Syz Group, Principal and President of International Capital Markets at American Colonial Capital.

Giampaolo Parigi

Investment Committee Member

With over 7 years of experience in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), Mr. Waqas excels in fundraising, investor relations, deal sourcing, and building LP networks. He specializes in connecting startups with investors and has a strong track record in strategic co-investment and capital advisory.

Waqas Khann

Investment Committee Member

Tarja Wiklund is a financier with 20 years of global experience in Europe, the USA, Canada, and Emerging Markets. She is VP of a single-family office in NY and co-founder of PrivatCap Oy in Helsinki. Tarja holds degrees from Stanford, Vaasa, and Laurea universities and is a licensed psychotherapist in Finland. A multilingual speaker, she is frequently invited to international business conferences.

Tarja Wiklund

Investment Committee Member

A fintech professional and investments consultant with over 15 years of experience in the banking and tech industries. As a Regional Director, Dr. Miodrag’s role involves building relationships with financial and regulatory institutions, mentoring and training, and providing advisory services in fintech, IT, banking, risk management, project management, and ESG.

Dr. Miodrag Džodžo

Investment Committee Member

ClaymontEquivator®

AI data center platform

Global executive building AI-driven digital infrastructure platforms, with 20+ years across Asia-Pacific and a background in private markets, real estate, and venture ecosystems, specializing in capital strategy, governance, and scaling complex businesses.

Florian Loloum

Chairman at ClaymontEquivator®

Fabian is a global executive specializing in AI, digital innovation, and green technologies, with extensive experience managing high-value portfolios across venture capital, private equity, and family office investments in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Fabian Wong

Partner at ClaymontEquivator®

Strategic advisor operating at the intersection of business, legal, and finance, supporting capital strategy, fund architecture, and cross-border structuring for investors and growth companies across Europe, the Gulf, and Asia.

Aleksander Meidell-Hagewick

Partner at ClaymontEquivator®

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