Sami Mikati

Board Observer

2017

Director

2012 - 2017

Raised initial investor syndicate in UK’s first synthetic biology company, a University College London spinout. Representing investors on board through multiple funding rounds, providing close strategic guidance

Director

2012

Advisor to selected private equity investors and family offices on investment origination, structuring, funding, diligence and investment management Advisor to businesses including corporate venturing, acquisitions, strategy, fundraising, turnarounds, technology and IP development Sectors include: energy, engineering, technology, real estate and manufacturing

Business and Corporate Development

2005 - 2012

Petrofac is a leading FTSE 100 company, providing integrated services across the oil and gas asset life cycle in 29 countries worldwide. Worked in Petrofac's development and investment division, as well as in the corporate office. Activity included investment upstream, midstream and downstream, Petrofac Ltd’s IPO, M&A, strategy development, strategic initiatives and technology evaluation Responsibility included opportunity sourcing, due diligence, structuring, project development, project financing and government, partner and stakeholder interface across Europe, Middle East and Africa

Project Engineer

2002 - 2004