The Team

Who We Are

Partner

Hassan Karimi

Hassan is a Partner at Ayala Capital. He also serves as CIO at KHK & Partners, Senior Advisor to Tikehau Capital, and Senior Advisor to NewSpace Capital.

Hassan began his professional journey as an investment banker at UBS in London and Paris. He then worked for the Carlyle Group in Dubai, concentrating on investments in the MENA region. Later, he became a Director at Emirates Investment Authority, which is the SWF of the UAE Federal Government. He has also held positions on the board of Network International, the largest payments company in the MENA region, and on Advisory Boards of Ethos PE VI and Auda ART Fund.

Partner

Marwan Hurstel

Marwan is a Partner at Ayala Capital. He also serves as Managing Director at KHK & Partners.

Marwan began his professional journey in 2003 by enrolling in the HSBC graduate program in New York. He worked with HSBC management in various locations such as Sao Paulo, New York, London, and Beirut. Later, he joined HSBC Private Bank in Geneva and was responsible for expanding business in North Africa, Russia, and Eastern European markets. In 2011, he left the banking industry to pursue entrepreneurship and private investment.

Partner

Doris Huremovic

Doris is a Partner at Ayala Capital. She has also been a Director at KHK & Partners for the past seven years.

Leveraging her extensive knowledge of the region, she has driven successful fundraising and private placement activities. Her deep understanding of local market dynamics, combined with her strategic expertise, has significantly contributed to fundraising efforts and building strong relationships for our clients within the industry.

Vice President

Andrea Denaro

Andrea is a Vice President at Ayala capital

Andrea graduated from Bocconi University and started his career at a private equity firm in Milan, where he specialized in portfolio management and fundraising. Later he joined the M&A division, handling global deals with prominent multinational companies such as Diasorin and Ferrero. To gain a broader perspective, he then transitioned to the industrial manufacturing sector, serving as the Global Capex Supervisor at Marelli, a tier 1 automotive supplier, and as the Global Controller at Polenghi Group. Eventually, Andrea returned to the advisory and fundraising sector to broaden his experience and expertise in the fastly evolving and growing market of Dubai and the Middle East.

Investor Relations Analyst

Anastasiia piven

Anastasiia is an Investor Relations Analyst at Ayala Capital.

With extensive knowledge of the UAE and Saudi investment markets, she excels in organizing roadshows, managing investor relationships, and driving business development initiatives. Anastasiia's regional expertise and strategic approach effectively connects Ayala Capital's clients with key investors and stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and contributing to the company's success.