Saad Zaman is a Partner in the Energy Infrastructure Team based in Dubai.
Prior to joining The Abraaj Group, Mr. Zaman was the Founder CEO of Burj Capital, a Dubai based investment firm with a focus on renewable power, including development of wind and solar power projects in South Asia.
Previously, Mr. Zaman held leading roles at Citi and Dubai Islamic Bank Group (DIBG). At DIBG, Mr. Zaman was CEO of Investment Banking and International Business, where he was responsible for international footprint growth and managed its USD 2 billion investments and private equity platform, which included several asset classes including Power. Mr. Zaman led the establishment of Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan as well as the acquistion of Bank of Khartoum in Sudan. Prior to DIBG, Mr. Zaman headed the Investment Banking Business for the Middle East and Levant at Citigroup based in Dubai. He also served as Managing Director, Citi Islamic Investment Bank. He started his career at ANZ Grindlays Bank in 1991.
Mr. Zaman holds a Bachelors Degree in Finance and Commerce.
