Randa Sherif

Lead PE and VC fund transactions and co-investments across Africa and South Asia from origination to execution, managing due diligence, structuring and post-investment monitoring for multi-million dollar investments and portfolio funds.

Executed PE fund investments and co-investments in emerging markets including Africa and India, managed a portfolio of 10 PE funds and led strategy workstreams on D&I and climate for SME funds.

Contributed to IC approvals for funds and conducted detailed financial analysis, portfolio reporting and due diligence for private equity investments across emerging markets.

Advised clients on M&A transactions across F&B, retail, pharmaceuticals and education, delivering valuations, industry analysis and investor materials to support deal execution.

Supported advisory projects including marketing strategy and asset pricing for a client launching an investment banking school and real estate asset offering.

Led implementation of a unified Microsoft-based distributor system, prepared sales analyses and presentations, and organized incentive events that increased quarterly sales by 10%.

Directed a branch efficiency project and analyzed customer profitability to recommend methods for increasing high-value customer segments.

Supported budgeting and reporting tasks within the finance team, contributing to monthly reports and financial controls.

Completed a Professional Certificate in Leadership and Communication through Harvard University's virtual program in 2022.

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Participated in a summer exchange program representing AUC at SWUFE in Chengdu and achieved a 4.0/4.0 GPA during the exchange term.

Grade: 3.94/4.00

Graduated with a BA in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting, and a Minor in Economics; earned Highest Honors and a Scholarship of Academic Achievement with a cumulative GPA of 3.94/4.00.