Mr. Ahmed Kamel Ahmed Al Sharaf

Director of Developers Relations

Work Experience

Director of Developer Relations | Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (March 2023 – Present)

Business Development Manager | Eskan Properties (2015 – March 2023).
Investment Portfolio Manager | Jaffaria Endowment Directorate (June 2012 – Sept 2015).
Investments Officer | Eskan Bank (Dec 2008 – June 2012).
Fund Manager/Specialist | Bahrain Real Estate Participation Fund (2008 – 2012).

Education & Qualifications

BSc (Honors) in Management Science (Mathematics, Economics, and Business) | University of Kent, UK (2008).
Commercial Real Estate Analysis & Investment Certificate | MIT Center for Real Estate, USA (2019).

Professional Achievements

Capital Raising: Acted as the sole coordinator for a recruitment team that raised 30 million BHD across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Portfolio Management: Managed a credit portfolio exceeding $50 million USD and developed comprehensive Investment Policy Statements (IPS).
Financial Modeling: Engineered advanced financial models for public-private partnerships (PPP) and real estate development funds.
Asset Valuation: Played a key role in evaluating assets and land banks owned by Eskan Bank and coordinating project feasibility with international consultants.
Risk & Compliance: Established Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and risk assessment frameworks for investment entities.

Training & Specialized Skills

Advanced Real Estate Investment Analysis (MIT).
Expertise in project planning and execution from inception to completion (End-to-End).
Specialized in cash flow management and liquidity planning to maximize ROI.

Membership in administrative committees and councils:

Key Areas of Expertise

Developer Relations: Bridging the gap between government housing goals and private sector capabilities.
PPP Models: Designing mutual support functions for collaborative housing projects.
Feasibility Studies: Comprehensive cost, planning, and feasibility coordination with consultants.