Grant Thornton, the world’s fifth largest business advisory firm, announced today that it has appointed Simi Nehra as Client Service Director of M&A Advisory and Practice Development to strengthen its Abu Dhabi practice.
Simi has over 10 years experience in financial advisory services, including expertise in; corporate finance, due diligence, business valuations, M&A and debt advisory. Simi led several advisory mandates in the Middle East and North African region spanning various industry sectors. He has also provided transaction support to high profile IPOs on the UAE Financial Markets and advisory services to UAE government entities.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Simi Nehra to Grant Thornton,” said Hisham Farouk, International Practice Partner, Grant Thornton UAE. “With his extensive experience and industry expertise, we believe Simi will play an integral role in the development of our Abu Dhabi practice. Grant Thornton UAE prides itself on its local heritage and focus on client satisfaction, and intends to continue to build close relationships with clients and associates.”
“Grant Thornton offers both large corporate and SMEs, including family and entrepreneurial businesses, a full range of professional services to enable them to grow and develop as we re-emerge to the next phase of the economic cycle,” said Simi Nehra, Client Services Director, Grant Thornton UAE. “The opportunity for long-term growth in Abu Dhabi is significant. I look forward to drawing upon, and contributing to, the existing capabilities and strength of the Abu Dhabi practice and working with my Grant Thornton colleagues based in Dubai and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)”.
Prior to joining Grant Thornton UAE, Simi held senior roles in a regional investment banking team and a private equity business where he focused on corporate finance, private equity investments and project finance. Prior to this, he held the position of Manager, M&A Advisory, at Deloitte Corporate Finance based in DIFC.
Simi is a Chartered Accountant (ACA) and Corporate Finance (CF) designate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales. Before he arrived in the Middle East region from London, he practiced alongside leading audit professionals in the City with Ernst & Young.
Grant Thornton UAE, a member firm of Grant Thornton International, was founded in 1966. As the fifth largest business advisory firm in the world, it is also highly regarded as being one of the most respected in the UAE.
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