Our Advisor
Aamir Mumtaz is a CEO, Technology Executive, and Turnaround Specialist with experience in a broad range of sectors including Information Technology, Consulting, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Insurance, Reinsurance, Telecommunications, the Public Sector, and Education.
As a technology entrepreneur Aamir has led the launch of multiple start-ups and performed as CEO of several early-stage companies. Also led many transformation initiatives with public sector organizations, most recently spearheaded the restructuring of a large state-owned steel manufacturer with over 10,000 employees and revenues greater than $1Bn involving liability settlements, dispute resolutions, carve out of assets, and privatization.
He has been a CEO of a cleantech company, Oil Purification Systems, Inc. (Portfolio Company of Connecticut Innovations Investment Fund) based in Waterbury, Connecticut. With over 30 years of professional experience in the fields of Management, Operations, Consulting, and Information Technology he began his career for Electronic Data Systems, then for British Telecom, CGU/Aviva Plc, Lloyds of London, and TIBCO holding a range of Technology, Management and then Executive positions. Led major initiatives at AIG Insurance, Fannie Mae/TIBCO, Deutsche Bank, Citi Bank, Bank of America, Lloyds of London, Commercial Union (Insurance), Mintec-Pfizer, and General Motors with budgets ranging from USD 2 to 100 million.
His functional focus is Operations, Turnaround, Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Program Management, and Product Management. Through his work with Mid-Market Securities, he is also assisting medium-sized enterprises with M&A activities such as identifying strategic acquisition targets, analysis and evaluation of enterprises to determine their viability as investment candidates, the refinement of business strategy, and the implementation of operational improvements and restructuring initiatives.
He holds a B Eng. (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree from the University of Wales, United Kingdom, and is a certified project manager (PMP). Aamir is a member of various business and professional networks in New York and Connecticut. His international perspective and connections are drawn from in-depth on the groundwork with companies throughout the US, Europe, Middle East, and South Asia.