Ziad Makkawi
Corporate Officer/Principal at CRYPTO 1 ACQUISITION CORP
Profile
Ziad Makkawi was the founder of Algebra Capital Ltd.
(founded in 2006), SHUAA Capital PSC (founded in 2000), Middle East Capital Group SAL (founded in 1995), and Equiam LLC (founded in 2017) where he holds the titles of Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & CIO, Executive Managing Director, Managing Director, and CEO & Executive Committee Member respectively.
He is currently a Member-Advisory Board at Crypto 1 Acquisition Corp.
Mr. Makkawi's former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Istithmar World PJSC (2013-2014), Dubai Bank PJSC (2004-2006), and Lesha Bank LLC (2015-2017), Non-Executive Director at International Hotel Investments Plc (2013-2014), and Director at National Bonds Corp.
PJSC.
He also worked as a Vice President at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 1986 to 1990.
Mr. Makkawi's education includes a graduate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York in 1986, an undergraduate degree from Rice University in 1983, and an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business in 1986.
Ziad Makkawi active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CRYPTO 1 ACQUISITION CORP | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Equiam LLC
 Equiam LLC Investment ManagersFinance Equiam LLC (Equiam) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Ziad Makkawi and Najam Kidwai. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/10/2017 |
Former positions of Ziad Makkawi
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LESHA BANK LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2017 |
| INTERNATIONAL HOTEL INVESTMENTS P.L.C. | Director/Board Member | 03/11/2014 |
Istithmar World PJSC
 Istithmar World PJSC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Istithmar World PJSC operates as an investment company. It invests in private and public equity, real estate and alternative asset classes across several industry verticals and geographies. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/08/2014 |
| Algebra Capital Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/03/2011 |
Dubai Bank PJSC
 Dubai Bank PJSC Major BanksFinance Dubai Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers financing, investment banking, asset management, wealth management, and general banking services. It serves the banking industry. The company was founded in September 2002 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2006 |
Training of Ziad Makkawi
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Graduate Degree |
| Rice University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Finance |
| SHUAA CAPITAL | Finance |
| INTERNATIONAL HOTEL INVESTMENTS P.L.C. | Consumer Services |
| LESHA BANK LLC | Finance |
| Private companies | 7 |
|---|---|
| Algebra Capital Ltd. | Finance |
Istithmar World PJSC
Istithmar World PJSC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Istithmar World PJSC operates as an investment company. It invests in private and public equity, real estate and alternative asset classes across several industry verticals and geographies. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Dubai Bank PJSC
Dubai Bank PJSC Major BanksFinance Dubai Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers financing, investment banking, asset management, wealth management, and general banking services. It serves the banking industry. The company was founded in September 2002 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
National Bonds Corp. PJSC
 National Bonds Corp. PJSC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services National Bonds Corporation PJSC engages in the provision of banking services. It offers direct wealth accumulation through an all-in-one compliant mudaraba based saving scheme. The company was founded in March 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. | Consumer Services |
Middle East Capital Group SAL
 Middle East Capital Group SAL Investment ManagersFinance Middle East Capital Group SAL (MECG) is an independent investment and merchant banking firm headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon. Established in 1996, they are a member of the First National Bank (FNB) Group. Among MECG's shareholders are international and regional institutions and Middle Eastern business and investor groups. MECG specializes in real estate investments in Lebanon. | Finance |
Equiam LLC
Equiam LLC Investment ManagersFinance Equiam LLC (Equiam) is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Ziad Makkawi and Najam Kidwai. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Crypto 1 Acquisition Corp.
 Crypto 1 Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Crypto 1 Acquisition Corp. operates as a capital pool company. It was formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The company was founded by Najamul Kidwai and Michael Zhao on May 24, 2021 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Finance |
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