Ricky Husaini

Ricky Husaini has extensive work experience in various industries and roles. Ricky is currently a Co-Founder at NorthLadder, where they have successfully raised $15m in funding and built a strong team across UAE, KSA, and Iraq. Prior to this, Ricky had multiple entrepreneurial efforts where they incubated and invested in startups in renewable energy, real estate, financial technology, digital news platforms, and IoT. Ricky also served as a Permanent Trustee at Manzil, an international company focused on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Ricky worked as the Chief Investment Officer at Al Hilal Bank and was responsible for the treasury, proprietary investments, and investment banking functions. Ricky also held the same role at Trading Portfolio, where they managed discretionary portfolio investments and built capabilities in quantitative market movement prediction systems. Ricky's previous experience includes being the Deputy Treasurer at National Bank of Dubai, an Investment Officer at Dubai Investment Group, and the Chief Dealer at Standard Chartered Bank. Ricky started their career at ANZ Grindlays Bank where they played a key role in building their trading desk in India. Overall, Ricky has a strong track record of leadership and achievement across various organizations and industries.

Ricky Husaini's education history chronologically starts with their schooling at Delhi Public School, Mathura Road, New Delhi from 1977 to 1986. Ricky then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at St. Stephen's College, Delhi from 1986 to 1989. Ricky went on to complete an MBA in International Finance at XLRI Jamshedpur from 1989 to 1991. In 2005, they attended the Financial Times Portfolio Management Academy, where they specialized in Advanced Portfolio Management. In 2007, Ricky obtained a LIFA degree in Finance & Investments from the International Research Association. That same year, they pursued a degree in Pension Fund Management from The Wharton School. Finally, in 2014, they completed an Executive Education program in Real Estate Development at Harvard Business School.