John Poothicote

John Poothicote is an experienced finance professional currently serving as Director at Qiddiya Investment Company since May 2021, where responsibilities include investment analysis, strategy formulation, partnership assessments, and special projects in commercial negotiations. Prior to this role, John held the position of Associate Director at KPMG Lower Gulf from May 2015 to April 2021, specializing in government and private sector advisory services in Infrastructure and Real Estate, and co-leading multiple debt and equity transactions. Previous experience includes roles as Senior Associate at PwC, Finance Analyst at Barclays Investment Bank, and Assistant Manager at Deloitte, where John developed substantial expertise in investment appraisals, financial modeling, and auditing. Educational credentials include an ACA from ICAEW, an MS in Finance and Investment from Durham University, and a BCom in Commerce from Madras Christian College.