Phone Number: +966 554418625
GHASSAN KHALIL
Partner
Seasoned investment banker with 25+ years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, capital markets, and private equity. Proven track record in executing multi-million-dollar transactions, fundraising, and financial restructuring. Core competencies include turnaround strategies, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, ECM, DCM, and IPO execution. Skilled at managing cross-border deals, advising top-tier clients and driving strategic growth across the MENA region. Expertise in investment strategy, due diligence, deal structuring, and financial modeling.
Education
MSc in Corporate Finance, University of Salford, Manchester, UK (Chevening Scholar).
Bachelors of Accounting, Mu’tah University, Jordan.
Bachelors of Accounting, Mu’tah University, Jordan.
Experience
Partner, ONEtoONE Corporate Finance
Executive Director, Investment & Strategy, Innovative Solutions (Innovest Properties), KSA
Director - Investment Banking, NBK Capital, Kuwait
Head of Corporate Finance, Capital Investments, Jordan
Head of Corporate Finance, Mizuho Securities, KSA
Faculty Member, The Institute of Finance, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), KSA
Equities Research Analyst, The Social Security Investment Fund, Jordan
Executive Director, Investment & Strategy, Innovative Solutions (Innovest Properties), KSA
Director - Investment Banking, NBK Capital, Kuwait
Head of Corporate Finance, Capital Investments, Jordan
Head of Corporate Finance, Mizuho Securities, KSA
Faculty Member, The Institute of Finance, Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), KSA
Equities Research Analyst, The Social Security Investment Fund, Jordan
Track Record
Led financial closings for major real estate and infrastructure projects, including SAR 100m debt financing for housing developments.
Advised a regional telecom operator on the landmark acquisition of a chain of local telecom distributors/wholesalers.
Advised a hospital operator on evaluating strategic options, including selling a minority stake to a strategic partner.
Advised one of the leading regional family groups on divesting its financial services business.
Arranged the sale of a minority stake in a leasing company through a negotiated purchase by a local sovereign fund.
Advised a manufacturing business on strategic financing alternatives and on introducing a strategic partner (sell-side advisory).
Advised a conglomerate on the divestment of its renewable energy subsidiary to a strategic buyer (sell-side advisory).
Advised an international logistics player on acquiring a controlling stake in a local company (buy-side advisory).
Advised a desalination company on acquiring a controlling stake in a local operator (buy-side advisory).
Advised an international manufacturing company on establishing a joint venture with a local partner.
Advised a government-related utilities company on three landmark sewage treatment plant (STP) projects under the PPP program.
Advised a government-related utilities company on the privatization of the water sector under the PPP program.
Arranged a local DCM bond issuance via private placement, including OTC listing.
Advised on an independent landmark PPP power project achieving successful financial closing, including the subsequent listing on the main market.
Advised a regional telecom operator on the landmark acquisition of a chain of local telecom distributors/wholesalers.
Advised a hospital operator on evaluating strategic options, including selling a minority stake to a strategic partner.
Advised one of the leading regional family groups on divesting its financial services business.
Arranged the sale of a minority stake in a leasing company through a negotiated purchase by a local sovereign fund.
Advised a manufacturing business on strategic financing alternatives and on introducing a strategic partner (sell-side advisory).
Advised a conglomerate on the divestment of its renewable energy subsidiary to a strategic buyer (sell-side advisory).
Advised an international logistics player on acquiring a controlling stake in a local company (buy-side advisory).
Advised a desalination company on acquiring a controlling stake in a local operator (buy-side advisory).
Advised an international manufacturing company on establishing a joint venture with a local partner.
Advised a government-related utilities company on three landmark sewage treatment plant (STP) projects under the PPP program.
Advised a government-related utilities company on the privatization of the water sector under the PPP program.
Arranged a local DCM bond issuance via private placement, including OTC listing.
Advised on an independent landmark PPP power project achieving successful financial closing, including the subsequent listing on the main market.
International Experience
Jordan (JO)
Japan (JP)
Kuwait (KW)
Saudi Arabia (SA)
Middle East
Japan (JP)
Kuwait (KW)
Saudi Arabia (SA)
Middle East
Sector Expertise
Construction
Financial Services
Accommodation services
Manufacturing industry
Electricity
Real Estate Activities
Water collection, treatment and supply
Financial Services
Accommodation services
Manufacturing industry
Electricity
Real Estate Activities
Water collection, treatment and supply
Keywords
Investment Strategy, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, Project Finance, M&A, PPP, Financial Structuring, Private Equity, Real Estate, Financial Modeling.