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Sandra DSD

Sandra D

Experienced Investment & Business Development Exec

$2,210/day
Dubai, AE
15+ years
International Business Development – 20+ years of experience (Europe, Middle East, Asia)
Finance & Investment Expertise – Deep background in investment banking
Strategic Negotiation Skills – Proven track record leading complex deals, contracts, and JV
Crisis Management – Experienced in time critical projects, high-risk markets & complex structures
Entrepreneurial Mindset – Founder of multiple ventures, advisor to startups

Average response time: 1 hour

About Sandra

DEUTSCH:
  • Ich bin eine internationale Finanz- und Business-Development-Expertin mit über 20 Jahren grenzüberschreitender Erfahrung in den Branchen Technologie (Cybersecurity, KI, Biometrie, Verteidigung, Telekommunikation) sowie Food & Beverage (Lebensmittel & Getränke) und Energie (Wasserstoff, Solar, Oel & Gas) im Nahen Osten und Asien sowie in Europa.
  • Nachweisliche Erfolge in Turnaround-, Krisen- und Restrukturierungsprojekten sowie in Wachstumsfinanzierungen in der Golfregion, Asien und Europa.
  • Spezialisiert auf die Überwindung von Blockaden, Sicherstellung regulatorischer Genehmigungen, Stabilisierung der Finanzierung und Koordination komplexer, multinationaler Stakeholder-Strukturen.
  • Mehrsprachige Führungspersönlichkeit mit Erfahrung in Schwellen- und Frontier-Märkten.
  • Ich kombiniere analytische Stärke mit praktischer Umsetzungserfahrung – creating real impact through strategy, structure and strong partnerships.

ENGLISH:
  • I am an international finance and business development expert with over 20 years of cross-border experience across the technology (cybersecurity, AI, biometrics, defense, telecommunications), food & beverage, and energy (hydrogen, solar, oil & gas) sectors in the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
  • I have a proven track record in turnaround, crisis management, and restructuring projects, as well as in growth financing across the Gulf region, Asia, and Europe.
  • I specialize in resolving operational and financial bottlenecks, securing regulatory approvals, stabilizing financing structures, and coordinating complex, multinational stakeholder environments.
  • A multilingual leader experienced in emerging and frontier markets, I combine strong analytical capabilities with hands-on execution — creating real impact through strategy, structure, and partnerships.

Digital and IT Services
Food and Beverage
Oil and Gas
Private Equity
Defense and Military

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Conversational

  • Arabic

    Basic

Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Proventus Consulting DMCC
    Managing Director & Founder
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    January 2012 - Today (14 years and 5 months)
    Dubai - United Arab Emirates
    DEUTSCH:

    • Unterstützung europäischer und nahöstlicher Unternehmen bei Expansion nach Asien / Golfstaaten / Mittlerer Osten.
    • Strukturierungvon Finanzierungsloesungen und Fundraising
    • Strukturierung von JV-Abkommen (Volumen >USD 300 Mio.) in den Bereichen Öl & Gas sowie Technologie.
    • Beratung von KI-, Cybersecurity-, F&B- und Defense-Tech-Unternehmen bei Markteintritt & regulatorischer Zulassung in der Golfregion / Mittlerer Osten und Asien.
    • Steuerung sanktionssensitiver Transaktionen für ein Öl- & Gas-Unternehmen in den VAE.
    • Begleitung von Lebensmittel-Unternehmen bei Halal-Zertifizierung, Importgenehmigung und Distributionsverträgen.
    • Referenzen sind bei Bedarf vorhanden

    ENGLISH:
    • Supporting European and Middle Eastern companies in their expansion into Asia and the Gulf / Middle East.
    • Structuring financing solutions and fundraising strategies, as well as joint venture agreements (valued at over USD 300 million) in the oil & gas and technology sectors.
    • Advising AI, cybersecurity, F&B, and defense technology companies on market entry and regulatory approval processes across the GCC, Middle East, and Asia.
    • Managing sanction-sensitive transactions for an oil & gas company based in the UAE.
    • Assisting food companies with Halal certification, import licensing, and distribution agreements.
    • References available upon request.
    Cross-border business development Financial & Investment Advisory Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures Project Financing & Structuring C-Level Negotiation Skills in intercultural contexts
  • Auriga Investment Pte Ltd
    Managing Director & Founder
    TECH
    January 2011 - Today (15 years and 5 months)
    Singapur, Singapore
    DEUTSCH:
    • Verantwortlich für Investor Relations, Deal Sourcing und Projektfinanzierungen in Südostasien & GCC.
    • Kapitalbeschaffung von USD 20 Mio. für ein Telekommunikations-Startup (Singapur/Australien).
    • Beratung des CEO bei Kommerzialisierungsstrategien in der Golfregion; Organisation von Roadshows (KSA, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Europa).
    • Einführung bei staatlich geförderten Stakeholdern und führenden Telekom-Betreibern (Qtel, Etisalat, STC, MTN).
    • Kapitalbeschaffung von USD 6 Mio. für italienisches Biometrie-Unternehmen; Pilot- und Regierungsprojekte initiiert.
    • Aufbau lokaler Präsenz inkl. rechtlicher Struktur, Investor-Materialien, Partnerschaften.
    • Beratung von Blockchain-Unternehmen beim Golfstaaten-Markteintritt.
    ENGLISH:
    • Responsible for Investor Relations, Deal Sourcing, and Financing solutions across Southeast Asia and the GCC.
    • Raised USD 20 million for a telecom startup (Singapore / Australia) and facilitated introductions to government-backed stakeholders and leading telecom operators (Qtel, Etisalat, STC, MTN). Advised the CEO on commercialization and go-to-market strategy in the Gulf region; organized investor roadshows in KSA, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, and Europe.
    • Secured USD 6 million in funding for a biometrics startup company and initiated pilot and government projects.
    • Established local operations for companies in various industries (Accounting, Blockchain, Food, etc.), legal structure, investor materials, and strategic partnerships.
    • Advised blockchain and Web3 firms on market entry and regulatory setup in the Gulf region.
    Cross-border investment advisory Capital raising & deal structuring Strategic partnerships & JV building Advisory for family offices & UHNWIs Investor relations & fundraising
  • Daidalos Investment Advisors GmbH
    Managing Director – Middle East & Asia
    ENERGY AND UTILITIES
    January 2019 - Today (7 years and 5 months)
    Frankfurt, Germany
    Directed investment advisory mandates, raising capital from strategic and financial investors. Structured investment with a focus on renewable energy, especially Green Hydrogen and derivates.

    • Beratung eines europäischen Windtech-Startups bei Fundraising und Demo-Site-Partnerschaft in Kanada.
    • Unterstützung europäischer Zulieferer bei Exporten nach Afrika mit staatlicher Kreditversicherung.
    • Verhandlung vorläufiger Finanzierungsbedingungen für ein EUR 280 Mio. Solarprojekt (Griechenland) in Kooperation mit chinesischen Investoren.
    • Strukturierung von Konsortien fuer Wasserstoff-Bieterverfahren im Oman und in Aegypten
    Renewable Energy infrastructure financing Fundraising Markteintrittsstrategie International Market Expansion
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Education

  • MBA
    Royal Holloway University of London
    MBA
  • A-Levels
    Lycée Français de Francfort
    A-Levels

Skill set

Cross-border business development
Financial & Investment Advisory
Strategic Partnerships & Joint Ventures
Project Financing & Structuring
C-Level Negotiation Skills in intercultural contexts
Cross-border investment advisory
Capital raising & deal structuring
Strategic partnerships & JV building
Advisory for family offices & UHNWIs
Investor relations & fundraising
Business Strategy & Growth Planning
Markteintrittsstrategie (Market Entry Strategy)
Competitive & Market Analysis
International Expansion & Localization
Go-to-market Strategy
Due Diligence
Corporate Finance
Investor documents
M&A
Customer Segmentation and Analysis
Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
Agile Project Management
Business Plan Development
Business Unit Strategy
Competitive Intelligence
Corporate Strategy
Growth Strategy
Market-Entry Strategy

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