With a career spanning over two decades in the financial sector, Khurram M. Butt is a seasoned corporate banking leader known for driving substantial business growth through strategic planning and the management of large and mid-market corporate clients. Khurram has a proven track record in leading teams, managing portfolios, and executing complex financial transactions across the UAE and the broader Middle East region. He has been directly involved in the origination of more than US$10bn across a wide range of sectors and products.

As a strategic leader, Khurram has successfully championed business strategies that have maximized new business opportunities and enhanced client relationships. His expertise in corporate banking leadership, deal origination and execution, as well as risk and credit management, has been instrumental in delivering client-centric financial solutions. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, ensuring the alignment of financial activities with broader strategic goals.

Khurram’s leadership roles have seen him oversee large teams, streamline operations, and implement organizational changes that have led to improved business development outcomes and operational efficiencies. His experience includes leading high-profile deals, syndications, and complex financial arrangements, showcasing his strong negotiation and communication skills.

With a solid educational foundation, including a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and an MBA in Banking & Finance from Imperial College of Business Studies, Khurram continues to be a driving force in the corporate banking sector, committed to delivering excellence and fostering long-term client relationships.

Event Deals Executed (not exhaustive):

• Buy-side advisory and debt raise for the acquisition of a fertilizer plant in Pakistan, deal size US$200mn.
• MLA role on a syndication deal related to CRE financing in the UAE, deal size US$1.1bn.
• Acquisition financing for a large conglomerate in the UAE, deal size US$1.0bn.
• MLA role on a syndication deal related to a large food producer in the UAE, deal size US$750mn.
• ECGD financing for a private real estate development project in the UAE, deal size US$300mn.
• ECA financing of a warehouse facility for a large retailer in the UAE, deal size US$150mn.
• MLA role on syndication finance for a crude oil producer in Oman, deal size US$155mn.