Zeid Alsharif, Management Consultant in Jeddah, Makkah Province, Saudi Arabia
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Zeid Alsharif

Bio

Zeid is a strategic finance and growth advisor who helps SMEs and mid-market leaders secure capital, strengthen cash flow, and scale with confidence. With 20+ years of experience in corporate banking and advisory, Zeid brings institutional insight, commercial judgment, and hands-on execution to support growth, recovery, and long-term value creation.

Career Highlights

Management Consultant
Self-employed

Case Studies

Expertise

  • Business Communication
  • Corporate Finance
  • Credit Risk
  • Fundraising Consultant
  • Problem Solving
  • Revenue Growth
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Treasury & Liquidity Management

Work Experience

Management Consultant

2024 - PRESENT
Self-employed
  • Led capital structuring and fundraising initiatives exceeding SAR 150 million, delivering end-to-end advisory from financial modeling and investment decks to investor engagement and deal execution.
  • Converted advisory opportunities into signed mandates by defining scope, commercials, and execution roadmaps, while managing senior stakeholders across founders, banks, investors, and legal advisors.
  • Delivered turnaround and liquidity strategies for distressed SMEs, stabilizing cash flow, restoring lender confidence, and supporting operational and financial restructuring.
  • Advised CEOs on growth strategy and operating models, supporting revenue scale-up and margin improvement across manufacturing and SME clients in Saudi Arabia.
Focus areas: Fundraising Consultant, Growth, Treasury & Liquidity Management, Microsoft 365, New Business Development, Risk Management, Google Workspace, Problem Solving, Executive Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Operations, Financial Risk Management, Research, Startup Growth Strategy Development, Client Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Corporate Finance, Banking Relationships, Loans & Lending, Credit Risk, Cross-selling, Revenue Growth, Cross-functional Collaboration, Business Development, Team Mentoring, Startups, Cash Management, Business Cases, Business Analysis, Financial Performance, Self-improvement, Leadership, Fundraising, Investor Relations, Communication, Deal Execution, Deal Closure, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Management Consulting, GCC, Arabic, Conversion, Deal Advisory, Corporate Strategy, Investor Presentations, Term Sheets, Project Management, Strategy, Growth Strategy, Due Diligence, Startup Consulting, Growth Strategy Consultants, Strategic Planning & Execution, Treasury Management, Corporate Treasury

Executive Director, Acting Regional Head of Corporate Coverage – Corporate & Investment Banking

2018 - 2024
First Abu Dhabi Bank
  • Spearheaded strategic expansion and business transformation as Acting Regional Head for the Western Region, overseeing a multibillion SAR portfolio and driving market share growth.
  • Drove substantial revenue growth and market diversification, acquiring 40+ large corporate clients and executing multibillion-riyal financing deals.
  • Optimized portfolio profitability and mitigated financial risk, recovering over SAR 100 million in defaulted funds through rigorous credit management.
  • Orchestrated global cross-selling initiatives and cultivated high-value client relationships with an 80% utilization rate, maximizing opportunities across the UAE, Egypt, and India.
Focus areas: Corporate Banking, Loans & Lending, Credit Risk, Client Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Corporate Finance, Banking Relationships, Cross-selling, Cross-functional Collaboration, Revenue Growth, Team Building, Leadership, Cross-border Projects, Microsoft 365, Team Management, New Business Development, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Executive Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Operations, Financial Risk Management, Research, Business Development, Team Mentoring, Team Leadership, Cash Management, Business Cases, Business Analysis, Financial Performance, Self-improvement, Fundraising, Communication, Deal Execution, Deal Closure, Investment Banking, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, GCC, Arabic, Conversion, Deal Advisory, Term Sheets, Project Management, Strategy, Growth Strategy, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning & Execution

VP, Senior Relationship Manager

2010 - 2018
GIB
  • Led strategic client engagement and revenue diversification, securing high-value corporate deals and expanding the institutional banking portfolio across diverse industries.
  • Developed and executed growth strategies for mid-cap clients, generating over 20 qualified leads within six months with a 70% conversion rate and driving business expansion.
  • Conducted rigorous financial due diligence and credit assessments, ensuring prudent risk management and structuring tailored financing solutions for client growth.
Focus areas: Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance, Credit Risk, Banking Relationships, Relationship Building, Client Relationship Management, Business Development, Team Building, Team Mentoring, Team Leadership, Microsoft 365, Team Management, New Business Development, Risk Management, Problem Solving, Executive Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Operations, Financial Risk Management, Research, Loans & Lending, Cross-selling, Revenue Growth, Cross-functional Collaboration, Cash Management, Cross-border Projects, Business Cases, Business Analysis, Financial Performance, Self-improvement, Leadership, Fundraising, Communication, Deal Execution, Deal Closure, Investment Banking, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, GCC, Arabic, Conversion, Deal Advisory, Term Sheets, Project Management, Strategy, Growth Strategy, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning & Execution

Banking Executive – Multifunctional

2000 - 2010
Saudi Awwal Bank
  • Drove corporate client acquisition and relationship management, exceeding annual revenue targets while conducting credit reviews to mitigate risk and maintain portfolio quality.
  • Led digital transformation of payments and cash management, migrating 120+ corporate clients to online banking within six months with high adoption and minimal disruption.
  • Managed regional HR operations during a nationalization program, exceeding Saudization targets by 90% while overseeing KPIs, performance reviews, and talent development for 600+ staff.
  • Built strong foundations in corporate banking through rotational programs across retail, corporate, and cash management before progressing into leadership roles.
Focus areas: Corporate Banking, Corporate Finance, Cash Management, Treasury & Liquidity Management, Human Resources (HR), Banking Relationships, Client Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Team Leadership, Operations, Credit Risk, Financial Risk Management, Risk Management, New Business Development, Business Development, Team Building, Team Management, Team Mentoring, Problem Solving, Executive Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Research, Loans & Lending, Cross-selling, Revenue Growth, Cross-functional Collaboration, Cross-border Projects, Business Cases, Business Analysis, Financial Performance, Self-improvement, Leadership, Fundraising, Communication, Deal Execution, Deal Closure, Investment Banking, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, GCC, Arabic, Conversion, Deal Advisory, Term Sheets, Project Management, Strategy, Growth Strategy, Due Diligence, Strategic Planning & Execution

Education

1997 - 2000

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems

University of Leeds - Leeds, UK

Certifications

MARCH 2017 - PRESENT

Entrepreneurship Essentials

Harvard Business School Online

Skills

Finance

Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Fundraising, Deal Advisory, Due Diligence, Cash Management, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Corporate Treasury

Other

Fundraising Consultant, Corporate Banking, Loans & Lending, Client Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Banking Relationships, Cross-selling, Cross-functional Collaboration, Revenue Growth, Business Development, Business Cases, Financial Risk Management, New Business Development, Problem Solving, Executive Communication, Business Communication, Stakeholder Management, Self-improvement, Financial Performance, Business Analysis, Communication, Deal Execution, Deal Closure, GCC, Arabic, Conversion, Term Sheets, Strategy, Growth Strategy, Strategic Planning & Execution, Growth, Treasury & Liquidity Management, Team Building, Leadership, Cross-border Projects, Team Mentoring, Team Leadership, Startups, Startup Growth Strategy Development, Research, Human Resources (HR), Operations, Risk Management, Team Management, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Investor Relations, Investment Banking, Cross-functional Team Collaboration, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Investor Presentations, Project Management, Startup Consulting, Business Planning, Operations Management, Digital Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Online Business, Growth Strategy Consultants, Treasury Management, Information Systems, System Design, Programming, Databases, Management Information, Management Information Systems (MIS)

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