Nasir Alsharif

Nasir Alsharif’s Biography

Nasir Alsharif is an experienced investor, business leader and entrepreneur who serves as Executive Chairman of Sackville Capital.

With over two decades of experience, Nasir’s entrepreneurial mindset and leadership acumen have been instrumental in establishing the foundational elements of both AWJ Holding Company (AHC) and Sackville Capital. He was pivotal in the formation and set-up of AHC and held the role of Chief Executive Officer of AHC Investment Division, responsible for the public markets and private equity portfolios at one of the largest MENA real estate investment firms, AWJ Holding Company (AHC). Nasir’s involvement at AHC continues through his seats on the Board and Investment Committee.

Sackville Capital was spun out from AWJ Holding Company (AHC) in 2019 and began operating as a standalone London-based investment business. Nasir’s leadership was fundamental to the development of a specialist team, a Board, a strong governance structure, and a progressive investment strategy, focussed on private markets.

Under Nasir’s stewardship, Sackville Capital follows a partnership-led... Nasir Alsharif is an experienced investor, business leader and entrepreneur who serves as Executive Chairman of Sackville Capital.

With over two decades of experience, Nasir’s entrepreneurial mindset and leadership acumen have been instrumental in establishing the foundational elements of both AWJ Holding Company (AHC) and Sackville Capital. He was pivotal in the formation and set-up of AHC and held the role of Chief Executive Officer of AHC Investment Division, responsible for the public markets and private equity portfolios at one of the largest MENA real estate investment firms, AWJ Holding Company (AHC). Nasir’s involvement at AHC continues through his seats on the Board and Investment Committee.

Sackville Capital was spun out from AWJ Holding Company (AHC) in 2019 and began operating as a standalone London-based investment business. Nasir’s leadership was fundamental to the development of a specialist team, a Board, a strong governance structure, and a progressive investment strategy, focussed on private markets.

Under Nasir’s stewardship, Sackville Capital follows a partnership-led approach, cultivating a global network of partners and advisers. The company’s team leverages these relationships to share insights and expertise to facilitate investment opportunities and growth.

A General Partner and Investment Committee member of 9900 Capital, a London-based VC fund, Nasir also sits on the Board of Nuwa Capital. He is also a founding investor in iMENA, one of the earliest tech-based Venture Capital platforms in the Middle East. These roles underscore his experience in identifying opportunities to build investment businesses, fostering growth and providing strategic direction across the global investment landscape.

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Nasir Alsharif’s Background

Sackville Capital

Executive Chairman

2019 - Present

London, UK

Headquartered in London, Sackville focuses on investing in the private markets. Employing a three-pronged investment approach in lower and mid-market private equity, platform investments, and an outsourced multi-asset endowment programme, the firm strives for best-in-class performance by prioritising discipline, agility, and connectivity. Nasir previously served as Managing Director and CEO.

AWJ Holding Company (AHC)

Chief Executive Officer

2015 - 2019

Riyadh, SA

A Saudi-based family investment company focusing on real estate and investment management, AWJ Holding Company (AHC) was founded to manage the real estate investment activities of the family.

Investcorp Bank BSC

Senior Principal

2012 - 2015

Riyadh, SA

Investcorp Bank BSC (now Investcorp Holdings BSC) is a diversified financial services business providing and managing alternative investment products.

Goldman Sachs

Various

2006 - 2012

Nasir first worked as Associate in the London office of Goldman for a year before serving as Executive Director and a founding member of the Dubai office. He then helped to establish and grow their presence in Saudi Arabia where he served as Head of Private Wealth Management and Institutional Asset Management.

Credit Suisse

Assistant Vice President

2005 - 2006

Dubai, AE

Credit Suisse is one of the leading financial services brands with strong investment banking capabilities.

Banque Saudi Fransi

Investment Analyst

2004 - 2005

Jeddah, SA

Banque Saudi Fransi is a Saudi Joint Stock company offering a wide range of financial services and affiliated with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank.

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Board Positions

Sackville Capital

Board Member

2019 - Present

London, UK

Nasir has served on the Sackville Capital Board from the beginning and played a leading role in the journey of Sackville Capital and the evolution of the firm.

AWJ Holding Company (AHC)

Board Member

2019 - Present

Riyadh, SA

AWJ Holding Company is a private investment holding company in Riyadh.

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Previous Board Positions

Saudi Arabian Refineries Company

Board Member

2018 - 2021

Riyadh, SA

SARCO is an oil and gas refinery company and listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, Tadawul.

Alandalus Property Company

Board Member

2018 - 2021

Riyadh, SA

Nasir served as board member for this commercial real estate firm engaged in investment, development and operation of income-generating properties in the Saudi Kingdom.

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Media

Ex-Goldman Banker’s Firm Pivots to PE With New Investment Chief

Article

2024

Sackville Capital has recently recruited Benson Li as Head of Investments at the firm as part of a strategic shift from publicly traded assets towards private markets.

Sackville Capital dives into private markets

Article

2024

Rory Sachs writes about Sackville Capital's shift to invest in private markets and also mentions the company's expansion in the Middle East with the opening of a second office in Riyadh.