Meet the Team
ZagVentures is led by operators with decades of execution in building global financial platforms.
Shihab Khalil
Managing Partner
Seasoned technology entrepreneur with over 25 years of tech innovation, especially in financial services. Proven track record in leading multimillion-dollar projects. Holds an MBA from NYIT and MA in International Law and Global Leadership from Aristotle University.
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Wasef Shakaa
Partner
With over 27 years of strategic leadership from senior roles at multinationals like Siemens and Honeywell, Wasef specializes in driving operational excellence. He holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in Management Sciences. As COO, Wasef steers the global operations and ensures delivery excellence.
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David Moleshead
Partner
David is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers with over four decades of experience in investment and international banking across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He led HSBC's Debt Capital Markets business in MENA. His deep expertise in capital markets and regional financial infrastructure supports ZagTrader's mission to empower institutions with next-generation trading technology.
Ghassan Al Masri
Principal
With over 14 years of experience in capital markets technology, Ghassan has been part of ZagTrader since its inception, specializing in aligning business needs with innovative, scalable solutions. Through ZagVentures, he focuses on fostering innovation, supporting early-stage ventures, and driving the next wave of financial and technology transformation across MENA and beyond.
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