Leadership & Team
Practitioners who understand the problem — because they have lived it
Fund+ is built by investment professionals, operators, financial services executives, and technology-minded practitioners with deep experience across fund management, investment structuring, capital formation, operations, governance, and regulated financial services.
The Team
Experience on both sides of the table
Allen Merhej
Senior Executive Officer of Fund+
As Senior Executive Officer of Fund+, Allen specializes in the structuring and launch of institutional-grade investment vehicles across the GCC, Europe, and the United States, with a particular focus on Shari'a-compliant and alternative asset strategies. He is an award-winning investment professional with a distinguished background in capital formation, governance, and the development of cross-border investment platforms for leading financial institutions.
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Nilmani Gautam
Head of Fund Management
Nilmani Gautam is an investment professional with over two decades of global experience spanning asset management, private credit, venture financing, and real estate. He has held senior leadership positions at leading financial institutions, including NBK Capital—where he served as Head of Global Real Estate Investments—and Hambro Perks, where he was SEO and Fund Manager, overseeing and advising on portfolios exceeding USD 10 billion in aggregate value.
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Rafik Seedat
Head of Private Wealth Solutions
As Head of Private Wealth Solutions at Fund+, Rafik Seedat brings more than 30 years of experience across global capital markets, wealth management, treasury, and investment advisory. He is a seasoned financial markets professional with extensive expertise in portfolio management, investment strategy, and the development of wealth management businesses across the GCC and international markets.
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Craig Roberts
Regulations Specialist
Craig is a senior executive with over 30 years' experience in the financial services industry globally, having held senior management positions in fund management firms, investment banking and fund administration in the UAE, UK and Bermuda. He previously served as Senior Executive Officer of Capricorn Fund Managers in Dubai, where he established the first independent regulatory fund hosting platform in the DIFC, and as Regional Managing Director – MENA for Apex Group, where he re-established the firm as a leading regional fund services provider.
Karim Taoube
Senior Investments Associate
Karim is a finance professional specialising in private equity, valuation, and transaction advisory, with global experience spanning the full investment lifecycle - from sourcing and execution through to closing and portfolio management.
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Shinas ASM
Chief Financial Officer
Shinas ASM is the Chief Financial Officer of Fund+, where he leads the firm's financial strategy, governance, and operational performance across multiple jurisdictions. A Fellow Certified Accountant with the Institute of Public Accountants (Australia) and holder of an MBA from the University of Northampton (UK), Shinas brings over 18 years of experience in accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial systems implementation.
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Eduarda Silva
Workflow Manager
Eduarda Silva serves as Workflow Manager at Fund+, where she plays a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and supporting the firm's internal management systems. With a bachelor's degree in marketing and international experience across hospitality, sales, and recruitment, Eduarda brings a global perspective and dynamic approach to process optimization and organizational development in Dubai.
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The Board
Governance & oversight
Ezzat Al Doory
Board Member
A diversified private markets investor with deep links within the business community in the MENA. Multidisciplinary architecture and design professional who has led complex projects across the Middle East, Europe, the United States, Asia, and Africa. Managing Partner of Estilo Architects. Nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of design innovation, project leadership, and client advisory.
Elie Nasr
Board Member
Entrepreneur, technologist, and investor with over 15 years of experience in fintech, proptech, and agritech. Co-founder and CEO of OORI. Founded and scaled FOO, a fintech platform-as-a-service acquired by Zain Group, and RAY Labs. Experience spans digital banking infrastructure, automation, and regional innovation.
Bassam Kamashki
Board Member
A highly experienced real estate and investment professional who has led major transactions, platforms, and advisory mandates across global markets. Specialises in cross-border real estate strategies, corporate transformation, and capital deployment advisory for family offices and institutional boards. Managing Partner at AIN Partners and Senior Advisor to the CEO of Tilal Real Estate. Former senior leadership roles at AlAjial Holding, Cordatus Real Estate, APEX USA, Al Salam Bank, Ibdar Capital, and Gulf International Bank. MBA, Strathclyde Business School. Member, GCC Board Directors Institute.
Allen Merhej
Board Member & Senior Executive Officer
As Senior Executive Officer of Fund+, Allen specializes in the structuring and launch of institutional-grade investment vehicles across the GCC, Europe, and the United States, with a particular focus on Shari'a-compliant and alternative asset strategies. He is an award-winning investment professional with a distinguished background in capital formation, governance, and the development of cross-border investment platforms for leading financial institutions.
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Compliance & Risk Governance
Independent Compliance & Risk Oversight
Fund+ maintains independent oversight and strong governance by outsourcing its Risk Officer and Compliance Officer functions to independent firms authorised by the FSRA.
Complaints can be sent to compliance@fund.plus
Join Our Team
We are always looking for talented professionals who share our commitment to excellence, integrity, and innovation. Be part of building the future of fund management in the ADGM.