Over 25 years of working experience in private equity, fund management, investment banking, corporate finance and Islamic finance.

One of the earliest entrants in the private equity industry in the region, with the last 15 years dedicated to private equity investments and fund management exclusively focused on various Islamic countries in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and South East Asia regions.

Currently, working dedicatedly on the development and establishment of the ICD Food & Agribusiness Fund – pioneering initiative focused on the development of the food and agribusiness sector in the various Islamic countries while generating commercial returns. The Fund is sponsored by the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (“ICD”), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group. Rabobank, the world’s leading food and agribusiness focused financial institution, will be the Knowledge Partner. Adeeb leads the dedicated fund management team with extensive experience in regional private equity and the food sector.

Earlier, led or played key roles in the successful development, establishment and management of sizable regional private equity funds focused on the infrastructure and related sectors covering various Islamic countries. Spearheaded these funds’ investment and exit programs, oversaw their operations and administration, and generated attractive returns.

Has a deep understanding and practical working knowledge of all aspects of the regional private equity industry, and a network of key working relationships with a number of leading public and private sector investors, potential project partners, industry operators, investment banks and advisors operating in the region.

Earlier engagements included mid-to‐senior level assignments in Islamic finance, investment banking and capital markets with ANZ Investment Bank and ABN AMRO in Bahrain; and Muslim Commercial Bank, Bear Stearns Jahangir Siddiqui, Citibank and ANZ Grindlays Bank in Pakistan.