Umar Mirza

Umar Mirza is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in finance, consultancy, and leadership roles across various sectors. Currently serving as Co-Founder of Point Sixteen Capital since January 2024, Umar has also been a Partner and CFO at Ekmekci since May 2020, overseeing finance and franchise operations for an urban restaurant chain. As the Founder of MDI Consultants, engagement in developing sustainable programs for social innovation is pivotal. Further contributions include leadership as President of the Advisory Board at Kunstmuseum Den Haag and facilitating local impact as the Founder of School of Shapers. Additional roles include Aanjager at NL2025 and participation in the Program Council for Omroep Human, along with a history of media presence as a TV Host for NTR. Umar's educational background includes advanced degrees from Delft University of Technology and a minor from Erasmus University Rotterdam, highlighting a strong foundation in engineering and social sciences.