Versatile Senior Executive that has spearheaded some of the Arab region most successful projects. Supporter of social businesses and the development of the youth. I am an entrepreneurial-minded executive who believes in acting with integrity and developing high-caliber management teams to strengthen business operations and achieve ambitious goals. As a senior executive, I have repeatedly achieved results considered by many to be impossible and have done so in a very short time. Throughout my career, I have established a record of innovative strategy creation and execution that produces operational excellence, both in new companies and in those with major financial and operational challenges. I have become recognized as a keen global negotiator and influencer who can successfully manage multicultural relationships, including with Arab governments and Western companies. For example, I have: - Developed an extensive global network of high-level contacts. - Combined Arab and Western business experience with education in the UAE, USA and UK to gain a rich, global perspective. - Earned trusted advisor status with influential business and government leaders. - Negotiated partnerships with 100+ UAE and foreign investors, including Universal Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Boston University and Nymex.

Group CEO @ From June 2014 to February 2015 (9 months) Chairman @ Rise Ltd is a business incorporated in the United Arab Emirates whose core service is to operate a system that provides a complete menu of services to assist talent in reaching their full potential. Our aim is to be the leader in our field by providing a full spectrum of services that will position us as a knowledge centre for career development , leadership growth and global connectivity. From May 2012 to April 2014 (2 years) MP @ Managing Partner From 2009 to June 2013 (4 years) Owner @ Regionally focused boutique investment management firm engaged in capital raising and hospitality industry investments Requested by other partners to take on the Managing Partner role during the 2010 financial crisis, to address concerns over operational sustainability. Spearheaded actions that restored near-term stability and positioned the firm for successful ongoing operations. Currently act in a strategic oversight role, assisting the CEO with ideas regarding business development and revenue generation. Key actions and results include the following: • Reduced overall cost by 2% in first quarter and improved cash flow by negotiating terms with suppliers. Achieved profitability within the first year and established an average 25% year-on-year growth. • Identified and developed a strong management succession team; recruited a well-respected CFO to serve as CEO, managing day-to-day operations. • Initiated a quarterly budget process focused on revenue generation and cost-effectiveness. • Offered employment assurance to staff in exchange for their commitment to exceptional performance, which resulted in one of the industry’s best-performing teams. Independent executive consulting: Frequently asked to provide strategic advice to companies in education, health care and private equity. Currently advise three regional chairmen with combined assets of more than USXX billion on issues related to business growth, international expansion, strategy and governance. From January 2010 to July 2012 (2 years 7 months) Executive Chairman @ USXX billion revenue; member of Dubai Holding, multinational group owning and operating 9 companies in 7 industries Oversaw and ensured the success of key strategic and economic-impact government projects authorized by the Ruler of Dubai, without government equity. Presented innovative ideas and projects to enhance Dubai’s economy, ensure shareholder value creation and deliver world-class customer service in multiple business sectors. Systematized the company’s governance system with 2 CEOs managing 9 companies. Key actions and results included the following: • Grew the balance sheet from US$XX billion to US$XX billion in 3 years and generated revenues of more than USXX billion. • Developed a global talent base with 25+ senior executives recruited from some of the best companies in the world. • Launched the first healthcare integrated free zone. Convinced Harvard Medical School to build its first-ever campus outside Boston, at Dubai University Hospital, and raised USXX million for a research fund. • Signed a joint venture with NYMEX and launched Dubai Mercantile Exchange, resulting in first-time exchange trading of a sour crude bench mark; the JV reached a value of more than USXXX million within 3 years. • Spearheaded one of the largest projects in Dubai; acquired top 6 intellectual properties worldwide in the movie and theme park category, excluding Disney. Outpaced the competition without increasing the cost to Tatweer. From 2005 to 2009 (4 years) DIRECTOR GENERAL @ 95-employee Government Authority created to accelerate growth and development of Dubai’s economy Appointed to the position by Dubai’s Ruler to manage the entire organization, define and articulate its vision, and create the essential work culture to ensure achievement of strategic objectives. Key actions and results included the following: • Attracted more than USXXX billion into DDIA projects in Dubai over a 3-year period. • Developed a one-stop shop for investors in 3 years; serviced and assisted 100+ high-net-worth individuals and 150 multinational companies to set up businesses in Dubai. • Launched 36 new businesses and attracted XXUSD million within one year after designing and implementing a comprehensive, small and mid-size business sector for entrepreneurs. • Positioned Dubai as a regional hub for global sports organizations by convincing the International Cricket Council to locate in Dubai after 90 years in the UK, overcoming stiff competition from other countries. From March 2002 to May 2005 (3 years 3 months) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER / CHAIRMAN @ Managed the multi million dollar global media hub, created to help transform Dubai as a technology hub platform for content creation. Designed and launched the first-ever Arab media free zone. Attracted 100 media companies to invest and establish regional headquarters in the zone within 12 months. From April 2000 to February 2002 (1 year 11 months) PROJECT DIRECTOR @ spearheaded a team to strategize development of the world’s largest technology, knowledge and content hub. Developed the strategy and 4-month road map for completion within 12 months. From January 2000 to March 2000 (3 months) GENERAL MANAGER @ Advanced from Marketing executive to General Manager. While seconded to Caltex, obtained a mandate from the Chairman to take aggressive action on a major self-service conversion project that captured 3 points in market share from Shell and positioned Caltex as a technology market leader in Malaysia. From January 1989 to December 1999 (11 years)

TRIUM Global EMBA, Business Administration and Management, General @ HEC School of Management / HEC Paris From 2011 to 2013 Trium Global MBA, Business Adminstration @ London School of Economics and Political Science From 2011 to 2013 TRIUM Global EMBA, Business Adminstration @ New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business From 2011 to 2013 Saeed Muntafiq is skilled in: Profitability, Profit, Customer Service, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Strategy Development, Corporate Governance, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, International Business, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Strategy