MOATAMAN A. DAADER
ENG., MBA, AVA
4329 Aztec Way, Okemos, MI 48864 – 617 716 5301 – moataman@daader.com
CAREER TARGET: INVESTMENT BANKING/PRIVATE EQUITY/CORPORATE
STRATEGY-DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Well qualified to leverage extensive industry experience, knowledge, skills in transaction/strategy oriented position
within corporate strategy/development, private equity and/or investment banking environments
More than 16 years of experience, 9 in investment banking and investment management, with focus on active investing and
deal making. Strong quantitative and analytical skill sets, strong cross culture communication skills, strong problem solving
skills; Excels under pressure and meets deadlines; Self driven and motivated; Works successfully in teams and individually;
Bilingual in Arabic & English; US citizen.
Core Knowledge & Skill Areas:
Financial Restructuring
Corporate Restructuring
Corporate Finance
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Equity Raising
Strategy
Tax Structuring
Private Equity
Mergers & Acquisitions
Professional Experience
PARADISE CAPITAL HOLDING FOR FINANCIAL INVESTENTS, Cairo, Egypt
Investment Director (2010-Present) - Head of Legal (2012-Present)
Privately held investment company with $1 Billion assets under management; investing in control stakes in medium sized
family businesses, startups and green field projects across different industries.
Most senior executive in firm reporting directly to CEO, leading a team of 4 members, overseeing 9 portfolio companies
with US$450 MM value across 6 different industries covering Retail (consumer electronics, apparel), Real Estate (income
producing properties), Warehouse & Logistics management, Business process outsourcing, Facility management & security,
and Edutainment.
Played key role in driving investment strategy, supporting portfolio companies, shaping and formalizing
portfolio reporting. Lead restructuring of holding. Lead legal team streamlining legal and corporate affairs
across portfolio companies. Provided board level strategic and operating direction to portfolio companies.
Selected Accomplishments:
• Sourced over 12 opportunities and invested in 3 opportunities with total value of US$15 MM
• Achieved over 15% portfolio company growth in both top and bottom line
• Successfully recapitalized startup portfolio company during turbulent revolution years and secured necessary
financing (mix of equity and debt) totaling US$ 20MM
• Currently leading the exit and divesture of a portfolio company with value of US$ 25 MM
• Lead 4 tender offers totaling US$ 145 MM to delist 2 portfolio companies from Egyptian stock exchange EGX,
• Restructured Holding to reduce capital gain tax burden with savings over US$ 50 MM
• Board and Executive board member for 3 portfolio companies
ORION INTERCAP CAPITAL GROUP/RIMAH INVESTMENTS, Cairo, Egypt
Managing Partner (2006 – 2010)
Cofounded Orion Intercap, later Rimah Investments, as a specialized financial advisory firm dedicated to Investment
Banking activities across the Middle East region focusing on M&A advisory services to the mid-cap market ($10 $200 MM).
Advised clients across multiple industries; Lead team of 3 associates; Lead & participated in strategic planning for all
mandates; Lead and participated in negotiations with buyers (private equity funds, strategic investors, family offices);
Managed due diligence, SPA & legal documents review until final closing.
Played key role in setting up & driving firm, managing & supporting partners, sourcing mandates and leading
analysts. Lead multiple transactions to successful closing with total value in excess of US$100 MM
Selected deals:
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Hospitality Industry: Advised Private Equity fund acquiring a majority stake (65%) of a local chain of restaurants
US$30 MM.
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Agribusiness & Food Processing Industry: Advised a fresh/frozen/processed food producer on a capital raise to
expand primary and value-added production capacity. US$8 MM
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Confectionery: Advised a PE fund acquiring a stake in one of the largest local confectionery producers in Egypt via
capital expansion to increase capacity. US$35 MM
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Dairy, Juice & Food Processing Industry: Advised one of the largest local players on the acquisition of a
specialized competitor increasing their market share in a specific product range. US$80 MM
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FMCG & Food Processing Industry: Advised majority shareholder on the sale of their stake in the largest a hot
drinks producer in Egypt. US$30 MM
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Packaging Industry: Advised shareholders on secondary sale of 100% of 3rd largest carton packages producer in
Egypt. US$ 20 MM
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Logistics & Trade: Advised shareholders on secondary sale of a minority stake in a group of companies in
stevedoring, transport and supply of commodities in Egypt & the Middle East. US$ 65 MM
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Logistics & Refrigeration: advised shareholders on expansion capital for distressed leading manufacturer of
refrigerated trucks, cold storage and sandwich panels. US$ 12 MM
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Construction Industry: Advised management team on the acquisition & arrangement of equity & debt funding for
the privatization of a steel plant. US$ 137 MM
ALPINE INVESTMENTS, Egypt
VP Business Development & Operations (2004 - 2006)
Co-founded Alpine Investments to provide tailored M&A advisory and alternative investment solutions to both private and
institutional investors.
Played key role in setting up firm, securing rep. agreements with international and regional brokers, including
Man Financial. Lead sales efforts securing clients for trading platforms.
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Lead trading product launch securing 50% of acquired clients in first year
Lead research team of 3 analysts preparing daily market report covering FX, Energy, Precious metals, Agri.
Commodities and Local Stocks
Assisted in developing, promoting and launching an Introducer Broker Program for NileOne Brokers and Orion
Brokers to accelerate the penetration of the Egyptian market
DADCO CONTRACTING CO., Egypt
Managing Partner (1997 – 2002)
DADCO is a general contractor with annual revenues of US$4.5 MM and with a staff of 80 resources.
Played key role in restructuring firm debt, driving delayed construction projects to successful completion, and
securing additional projects.
Education
Master in Business Administration concentration in Finance, 2004 - BABSON COLLEGE, Wellesley, MA, USA
USAID full scholarship – 32 candidates chosen from over 1000 applicants
BSc. in Civil Engineering, 1997 - FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AT CAIRO UNIVERSITY, Cairo, Egypt
Master Class in Private Equity, 2012 - LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, London, UK
The Business Valuation Certification and Training Center 5 day course, 2009 - NACVA, Boston, MA, USA
Five Sigma Project Management Program, 2003 - OAK ASSOCIATES, INC. Wellesley, MA, USA
Project Management Diploma, 1999 - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO, Cairo, Egypt