TISEKAR ABDUL MUNAF, B.E, LEED AP, MBA 2012, Finance & Strategy
320 Assiniboine Road, #120, Toronto, ON, M3J 1L3; (647) 924-9430; atisekar10@schulich.yorku.ca
PROFILE
An MBA candidate backed by a Mechanical Engineering degree and having 6 years of consulting experience in
real-estate, automotive, clean-tech and financial advisory projects in India, Kuwait, U.A.E, Qatar and Canada. An
analytical thinker, creative problem solver and efficient communicator having experience in valuations, financial
modeling and strategy formulation, possessing sound business insights and foresight to craft value propositions.
EDUCATION
Schulich School of Business, Toronto, Master of Business Administration (Candidate)
Sep’10 – Apr’12
 Dean’s Honor List (Top 10%) - 2nd Year
 Research Assistant for Prof. Douglas Cumming (Ontario Research Chair): Awarded for academic excellence Created a portfolio of companies & report for a confidential study across the global markets
 Achieved highest ever (97%) mark on M&A valuation & negotiation exercise : Applauded by EY M&A Partner
 Team Lead: Advised a First Nations client on restructuring the business strategy helping the business to survive
 Completed an LBO model for Kinder Morgan Inc
Bloomberg Essential Training Program – Certificate (scored 100%)
Dec’11
Wall Street Prep – Completed Valuations Course (DCF, Comparables, LBO Modeling)
Dec’11
United States Green Building Council - LEED Accredited Professional
Dec’08
University of Pune, India - Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Sep’99 – Nov’04
 TATA MOTORS: Implemented new manufacturing line sequence, saving 17% time, to increase the production
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fanar Capital, Toronto, Consultant
Sep’ 11 – Till date
 Advised a client on divestiture of 2 business segments which helped to improve the profit margins
 Advised a start-up in retail sector on improving the business plan to secure a loan from financial institution
Ernst & Young, Kuwait, Summer Intern (Transaction and Advisory Services – M&A)
Jul’11 – Aug’11
 Conducted valuations for possible mergers to improve the cross holding structure (restructuring) of the parent
firm & its 200 subsidiaries/affiliates to help improve the credit rating of the firm
 Developed an information memorandum to execute sale of a private logistics company at a 22% premium
KPMG, Kuwait, Summer Intern (Transaction & Restructuring Services – Business Modeling) May’11 – Jun’11
 Developed a financial model for feasibility study of a new market entrant in the industrial sector – Saudi Arabia
 Conducted a research study on the effects of global financial crisis on 360 companies listed in the Middle East
region to analyze the performance of investments of a Private Equity (PE) firm
KEO International Consultants, Kuwait, Projects Consultant
May’08 – Aug’10
 Achieved LEED – “Gold” by designing energy efficient HVAC system for a $250 million project in Kuwait
 Led a team to save 12% ($15 million) by re-engineering HVAC for Carina Views - $400 million project in U.A.E.
Al Jazera Consultants, Kuwait, Mechanical Engineer
Nov’04 – Apr’08
 Completed design in 20% less time for a 300MW Doha Power Plant- Ministry of Electricity, Kuwait
 Achieved 15% ($37 million) cost savings by value engineering for Barwa project, Qatar
ADDITIONAL
 Community work: Co-founded a charity organization and sponsored 10 needy students till date to complete
technical courses to help find a job
 Interest: Retail investor (SENSEX) and Capital Markets Savvy, achieved 16.5% annual returns for 4 years
 Sports: Winner of sports trophy at University level; Captain – Cricket Team, Player – Football, Volley ball.
 Leadership: Got 40% of students registered by creating voting rights awareness - (The Indian Express Mar’03);
current leadership