Overview
Fethi Kirdar is a Managing Director and Head of Middle East & North Africa at Fifth Wall[1]. Kirdar brings over 25 years of international experience across investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and C-suite financial leadership, with expertise in establishing investment platforms, raising capital from sovereign wealth funds, corporates, and family offices, and executing strategic transactions[2]. Currently serving as Senior Advisor at Iliad Partners since November 2022[4], Kirdar previously held the position of Venture Partner at the same firm from September 2018 to November 2022[5]. Earlier roles include Group Chief Financial & Investment Officer at IMI from September 2020 to January 2022[7], Managing Partner at FSK Advisors from September 2017 to August 2020[8], and Chief Business Development Officer at MOBY GROUP[9]. Kirdar holds a BSc in International Economics from Georgetown University[11].
Profile introduction
Senior finance and investment executive with over 25 years of international experience across investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and C-suite financial leadership. Adept at establishing investment platforms, raising capital from sovereign wealth funds, corporates, and family offices, and driving strategic transactions.
Career history
- Managing Director, Head of Middle East & North AfricaNov 2022 to presentFifth Wall
- Senior AdvisorNov 2022 to presentIliad Partners
- Venture PartnerSep 2018 to Nov 2022Iliad Partners
- Senior AdvisorApr 2022 to Nov 2022Arthur D. Little
- Group Chief Financial & Investment OfficerSep 2020 to Jan 2022IMI
- Managing PartnerSep 2017 to Aug 2020FSK Advisors
- Chief Business Development OfficerApr 2016 to Aug 2017MOBY GROUP
- Group CFOMar 2014 to Apr 2016MOBY GROUP
Education
BSc, International Economics1992 - 1996Georgetown University
- Aldenham School
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