Intro
Rafed Alani is a seasoned IT and business executive with deep international experience. He has served as CIO in blue-chip banks and spent eight years managing subsidiaries, acquisitions, and investments for a major international airline, overseeing portfolios across hotels, real estate, duty-free retail, logistics, ground services, catering, and hospitality. With 24 years at Canada’s largest bank—including roles in Toronto, Singapore, and wealth management in the Channel Islands—and 16 years in Bahrain and Qatar, he brings a truly global perspective. Rafed now serves as Advisor to the Board for an international IT company and sits on the Advisory Board of Keiretsu Forum MENA.
Expertise
- IT Strategy Leadership
- Global Banking Operations
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Aviation Sector Investments
- Cross-Border Management
- Board-Level Advisory
Offerings
- Strategic Guidance
- Global Perspective
- Investment Insights
- Leadership Coaching
FAQs
What areas can you advise my business on?
I offer strategic advisory across IT leadership, global expansion, fundraising, M&A, and operational scaling. My experience spans banking, aviation, hospitality, logistics, and tech, enabling me to guide businesses across multiple domains.
Do you offer hands-on guidance or strategic oversight?
Both. I can work as a high-level strategic advisor or provide more engaged, hands-on mentoring depending on your business stage, goals, and needs.
How can your global experience benefit my startup?
Having worked across Canada, Singapore, Bahrain, and Qatar, I bring a truly international lens—helping you avoid region-specific pitfalls, access global networks, and build scalable, investor-ready operations.
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