Our Team
Synergy Consulting's advisory team combines direct experience in commercial banking, investment banking, M&A, private equity, trade finance, corporate restructuring and business consultancy. Our partners have personally originated, structured and closed transactions across the UAE and GCC — advising business owners, CEOs, CFOs and boards on their most complex financial decisions. Every client engagement is led by a senior advisor, not delegated to junior staff.
Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and Managing Partner of Synergy Consulting. Former Head of Commercial Banking at RAK Bank, with prior roles at Mashreq Bank, National Bank of Fujairah and SREI Finance. Manoj brings 20+ years of senior banking and advisory experience to every mandate — with established banking relationships across UAE and GCC institutions, private equity and family offices. Named in Gulf News Top 100 Business Leaders and Finance World Top 100 Expats UAE. Board member of several regional companies.
Partner at Synergy Consulting with 20+ years of transaction experience across corporate finance, M&A, private equity, project finance and financial restructuring. Ayaz leads mandates for businesses raising growth capital, executing acquisitions and refinancing debt — with a track record spanning industrial, trading, real estate and technology sectors across the UAE and GCC.
Qualified Chartered Accountant and Partner at Synergy Consulting, specialising in private equity advisory, debt syndication, fund management and corporate restructuring. Rakesh brings a rigorous analytical foundation to complex capital transactions — with prior experience as a practicing CA advising clients on project financing, corporate law and cross-border tax structuring.
Chartered Accountant and Partner at Synergy Consulting with 30+ years of transaction advisory experience across project finance, corporate finance and M&A. Previously with a leading Indian bank, where he structured and executed debt and equity financing for large corporates. Pankaj advises clients on capital raises across debt, equity and structured finance — bringing institutional banking rigour to every engagement.
Director — Trade Finance & Financial Institutions. 30 years of hands-on trade finance and transaction banking experience across India, GCC and Singapore. Arun has held senior roles at DBS Bank, Standard Chartered, Commerzbank, HDFC Bank and SVC Bank — bringing an extensive institutional network and strong technical expertise in trade finance structuring, letters of credit, guarantees and F.I. relationship management.
Director at Synergy Consulting with 30+ years in corporate advisory, Islamic banking, investment banking, project finance and credit risk across India, the Middle East and Europe. Mohammad played a key role in establishing the Islamic Bank of Britain — bringing rare expertise in Sharia-compliant structuring, syndication and treasury to cross-border mandates in the GCC and beyond.
Senior Consultant with 20 years of banking experience across the Middle East, advising on debt restructuring, corporate law, statutory compliance and structured finance transactions. His dual banking-legal background is particularly valuable in complex restructuring and cross-border financing mandates.
Senior Consultant with 25 years in management consulting and financial advisory. Bala brings specialist knowledge in trade finance, project finance, feasibility studies, business plan development and financial viability assessments — with a particular strength in structuring solutions for large corporates and SMEs preparing for capital raises or operational turnarounds.
Senior Advisor with 20+ years of UK-based experience advising financial institutions on credit policy, underwriting and real estate lending — covering hotels & leisure, healthcare, SMEs and corporate borrowers. Ambrish brings an international lender's perspective to Synergy's real estate finance and credit advisory mandates.
Finance Manager with 15+ years in financial management, IFRS compliance, VAT regulations, financial modelling and ERP systems (SAP, MS Dynamics, Tally) across banking, construction and environmental services.
Credit Analyst with 10+ years in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and regulatory compliance. Rezana brings a structured, results-driven approach to credit assessment and financial management.
Finance & Accounts professional with 5 years in financial reporting, statement preparation, budget management and account reconciliation.
Account Manager responsible for client engagement, project coordination and relationship management. Khawaish applies strong organisational and communication skills to client engagement coordination and mandate delivery.
MBA from Madras University. 5 years of experience in the mortgage sector with strong understanding of industry processes, regulations, and customer service. Background in administration and accounts for smooth cross-departmental operations.
M.Tech in Construction Engineering Management from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. 5+ years of practical experience in sales and strategic planning.
BSc in Psychology from Middlesex University Dubai. 8 years of experience maintaining relationships, facilitating smooth interactions, and fostering strong client connections.
Business Development professional with 40+ years in commercial partnerships, sponsorships, digital advertising and brand activations.
MSc in Computer Science and PG in Sales & Marketing. 22 years of experience in digital advertising, technology and strategic media planning.
BSc in Computers from Forman Christian College. 11 years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and front-end development across graphic design, UI/UX, branding, and web design.
Diploma in digital editing and media animation from Keltron. 8 years as a versatile filmmaker — cinematography, photography, video editing, and colour grading.
