Mr. Zia joined TNI in 2007 as co-head of the Investment Banking division. In 2008, he was appointed head of the newly-created Sales and Client Relations division responsible for fundraisings and client coverage. He is responsible for overall sales, coordination across divisions and relationship management of key clients in UAE and KSA, board members and shareholders. Mr.Zia is a member of the management committee and head of the client forum at TNI.

Prior to joining TNI, Mr. Zia worked in the Equity Capital Markets group at Saudi Hollandi Bank (“SHB”) in Riyadh where he originated, structured and executed primary equity transactions including initial public offerings and rights issues for clients in Saudi Arabia. His specific responsibilities included advising clients on corporate housecleaning and restructuring prior to listing; liaising with the Capital Market Authority to obtain requisite regulatory approvals; and, managing marketing of the issue including organizing investor road shows.

Prior to SHB, Mr. Zia worked at Financial Transaction House (“FTH”) in Jeddah, the corporate finance arm of Arthur Andersen in Saudi Arabia where he structured and executed M&A and financing transactions for clients in Saudi Arabia.

Mr. Zia began his career in the region in 1999 with Arthur Andersen in Dubai where he worked in the global corporate finance group where was involved in advising privately-held middle market clients on capital raising initiatives.

Mr. Zia holds a Master of Science degree in Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science.