Paul Farah is a results-oriented international director and chief executive officer with over 40 years of experience in investment, merger & acquisition, project development, and management consulting across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Demonstrated expertise in international business development, strategic planning, private and government relationships, corporate expansion, and infrastructure financing. Strong track record as an investment and merchant banker, providing in-house advisory services to High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and members of various Royal families in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
Professional Experience:
March 1, 2018 Chief Executive Officer Global Operations & Investments S.A. (GOI) & International Integrated Industries Ltd. (London, U.K.) 2018 to Present Founded and led an industrial development company focused on eco-friendly products using patented technologies in advanced construction materials, pharmaceuticals, intermediate chemicals, agricultural and food additives. Successfully raised investments and arranged financing through alliances with major financial services providers in Europe. Developed a partnership to manufacture next-generation miniaturized electronically steered antennas for aviation, transport, marine, and drone communication.
October 1, 2012 CEO, Global Operations & Investments Advisory Services 2012 to 2018 Structured and developed corporate operations in the oil, gas, and energy sectors for international engineering and contracting groups. Established strategic partnerships and joint ventures in EPC contracting, renewable energy, and polymer industries across the GCC, Middle East, South East Asia, and Africa. Served as an advisor and negotiator for prominent GCC-based conglomerates and Middle Eastern corporations.
April 1, 2008 CEO, Four Winds Environmental Infrastructure Fund UAE & London, 2008-2011 Established a new venture company focusing on environmental infrastructure, power, water, waste recycling, and district energy in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Concluded joint ventures with multinational technology groups for various projects. Regrouped and reactivated Global Operations under a new Investment Management, Project Development, and Industrial Advisory License in Dubai.
September 1, 2006 Chief Executive Officer, Centuria Capital LLC France, Switzerland, Middle East, Africa, 2006-2008 Negotiated and closed the merger of Global Operations & Investment LLC with Financière Centuria S.A. Increased the portfolio by $6 billion, bringing the total assets under management to over $9 billion. Actively participated in closing the largest real estate transaction of the group, “The Shard of Glass” development, worth $3.8 billion.
May 1, 2003 Managing Director, Global Operations Investments LLC UAE, 2003-2006 Co-founded a multidisciplinary investment advisory and holding company in Dubai. Concluded strategic alliances with various engineering and contracting companies.
June 1, 2000 Managing Director, Marais-Gulf Ltd with GDC & the Marais Group UK, Middle East & Africa, 2000-2003 Led international project development in laying fiber optics cable infrastructure in English and Arabic speaking markets worldwide.
January 1, 1994 Partner & BOD Member, Terrell International Group UK & France, 1994 to 2011 Restructured and assisted in turning around a multinational structural engineering firm. Significantly increased the company’s employment and annual turnover during the tenure.
January 1, 1994 Investment and Management In-House Advisor, The Saudi Royal Family Saudi Arabia, Europe, USA & Egypt, 1994-2000 Provided advisory, investment risk analysis, and asset management services. Successfully structured syndicated loan facilities and raised equity funds for major projects.
July 1, 1988 Director & SVP, Midnational Holdings USA & Canada, 1988-1994 Managed international investment and M&A activities of Midnational Investment & Realty Corp. & ZAIDAN Group. Oversaw acquisitions and restructuring of real estate portfolios.
August 1, 1982 Managing Director, Gulf International-Al Shams Medical (owned by Saudi Royal Family) UK & KSA, 1982-1988 Managed the largest distributor of Pharmaceuticals in Saudi Arabia.
March 1, 1979 Deputy Managing Director, AATA/KTI (now Mannesmann Engineering) Netherlands & KSA, 1979-1982 Managed contract management for the reformer section of the SHELL Jubail Refinery.
2018 – Present
2012 – 2018
2008 – 2011
2006 – 2008
2003 – 2006
2000 – 2003
1994 – 2011
1994 – 2000
1988 – 1994
1982 – 1988
1979 – 1982