Mr. Kashif Shahzad is the Founding Director/ President of Rijas Aces. Under his leadership, the company has transformed from a traditional in - vesting company to one of the region’s most In - novative Real Estate Development Companies. Graduating from Purdue University, USA, Mr. Kashif holds a bachelor’s degree in business administra - tion. and started his career in Merrill Lynch, Chica - go. Thereafter, he swiftly transitioned into the family business, The Rijas Group. Founded in 1966 with a date turnover of over one billion dollars, the group has a global footprint with a diversified investment portfolio spanning, textiles, retail, real estate, agri - culture, logistics, and distribution just to name a few. Mr. Kashif carries an overall experience of more than 20 years in commercial, hotel, residential prop - erty development, joint ventures, and investments in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and London. He has a proven track record in organization building with success - ful assignments and transactions in North America, Europe, the GCC, and Pakistan. He possesses a his - tory of leadership, technical acumen, and relation - ship management. Kashif is on the board of Rijas Textiles (Pvt) Ltd. and Rijas Farms and is also an ad - visory board member to Rijas Investments whereas member to Rijas Investments whereas he is an advisor to Apna Microfinance Bank, Pakistan. His assistance from local expertise and in-depth knowledge of the market has helped the group to develop a collaborative network of offices across the region that enables clients to benefit from bestin-class developments. Over the past decade, Mr. Kashif has focused predominantly on Dubai and prime central London Real Estate. This has included high-end residential, mixed-use, and office schemes. Recently, Kashif facilitated a partnership with Dusit Hotels and Resorts to construct a 22 floors hotel serviced apartments complex (Dusit Princess Rijas) in Dubai, which is gaining huge popularity among real estate enthusiasts of the region. He is respon - sible for the development of the Dubai and North - ern Emirates business, which has seen phenom - enal growth over the years under his leadership. As a founding Director of Rijas Aces, Mr. Kashif’s vi - sionary thinking and problem-solving abilities com - bined with his passion for business and hands-on approach have had a deep impact on the growth and development of Rijas Aces regionally.