Imran Shaikh

With over 20 years of experience shaping the GCC’s wealth and financial landscape, Imran is a highly accomplished leader in Wealth Management, Family Office advisory, and Strategic Growth. He currently serves as CEO of a leading Family Office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Head of Strategy for a regional Asset Management firm, placing him at the intersection of institutional strategy and private wealth preservation.

His career spans global banking leaders, including Standard Chartered, Citibank, and ICICI Bank, where he held senior roles such as Director of Priority Banking (Standard Chartered) and Unit Head & Head of Bancassurance, Wealth Management (Citibank). He is recognized for scaling affluent client segments, designing innovative wealth solutions, and leading high-performance teams through complex and evolving market cycles.

An alumnus of the Harvard Business School Family Wealth Program, Imran blends Ivy League academic rigor with deep regional insight, offering a nuanced understanding of the Saudi, Bahraini, and wider GCC markets.

He joins InvestGate as Partner – Family Office and Strategic Relationships, bringing deep expertise in structuring bespoke solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients, expanding strategic partnerships, and driving long-term value creation. In this role, he leads the firm’s strategic vision for family office and client relationship initiatives, empowering clients to preserve, grow, and structure their wealth across generations.