Omar Rifai

Omar Rifai has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2006, they worked as a Hedge Fund Analyst at DiMaio Ahmad Capital. From 2008 to 2019, they held multiple roles at Standard Chartered Private Equity, including Executive Director of Private Equity and Head of Portfolio Management. In 2015, they became a Board Member at Fine Hygienic Holding. In 2016, they served as a Board Member (non-voting) at Souq.com. In 2019, they took on several positions, including Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at GrubTech, Venture Partner at Gulf Capital, Board Member at iSON Technologies and Waternet Su Hizmetleri, Board Member and Seed Investor at iKcon, and Board Member at TurkNet İletişim Hizmetleri. Omar'smost recent role was Managing Director and Head of Growth Capital at Gulf Capital, which they held until December 2021.

Omar Rifai completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and Economics at Michigan State University from 1999 to 2003. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Economics at New York University from 2003 to 2005.