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Ziad Abdelnour

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Khanan Grauer wrote
at 10:28AM on Jun 03, 2008

Love having you here, Ziad.

Current Position:	President & CEO
Education:	University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School American University of Beirut American University of Beirut
Friends:	9 Connections
Company:	Blackhawk Partners, Inc
Industry:	Physical Commodities Trading, Private Equity Investments & Advisory Services
Previous Experience:	Founder and Co-Publisher at Middle East Intelligence Bulletin Managing Director & Head of Venture Finance at THCG, Inc.(formerly Hambro America Securities, Inc.) Managing Director & Head of Private Finance at Ladenburg Thalmann, Inc. Partner & Member of the Board of Directors & Executive Committee at Interbank Capital Group, LLC/Private Capital Group, LLC Vice President, International High Yield & Convertible Bond Department at Drexel Burnham Lambert, Inc. Relationship Manager, Global Private Capital Group at American Express Bank Ltd
Summary:	Highly accomplished Wall Street deal maker and financier with 20+ years of experience. Versed in merchant banking, private equity, alternative investments and physical commodities trading. Worked over the last two decades on more than 125 corporate transactions representing approximately $30 billion in value and ranging in size from $5 million - $5 billion. Personally raised in excess of $3.5 billion in privately placed debt and equity financing for more than 100 companies involved in leveraged buyout, acquisition financing, and growth financing and corporate restructuring worldwide. Built and financed a dozen companies from start to exit and generated in the process over $50 million in fees and over $200 million in value for firms and portfolio companies associated with. Successfully and intensely lobbied the different U.S Administrations since 1997, and particularly the recent George W. Bush's administration, in implementing radical and sweeping changes throughout the Near East and the Gulf region through the gathering and dissemination of critical intelligence. My personal motto: There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its outcome, than to take the lead in introducing a new order of things. Thus in my dictionary, an idea that is not 'dangerous' is unworthy of being called an idea at all. My business motto: It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven't lost the things that money cannot buy. My motto on success: I believe you have reached the pinnacle of success as soon as you become uninterested in money, compliments or publicity. Specialties: Sourcing, structuring and funding the highest quality venture and trading deals; both throughout the U.S and in emerging markets with a particular focus on the MENA region. Lobbying the Washington Establishment in implementing radical and sweeping changes throughout the Near East and the Gulf region through the gathering and dissemination of critical intelligence.
Organizations:	WhartonVC The DallasBlue Business Network IIFF VanguardPAC MyeOffice Executive Suite Forbes.com New York City Group Forbes.com Entrepreneurs
Interests:	Wealth, fame, power, success, excellence, money, politics, fashion, jet setting, oil trading, venture capital, VC, private equity, leadership, globalization, capitalism, democracy, freedom, early stage investing, business, emerging markets, bridge financing, finance, investment banking, high technology, Silicon Valley, New York, Dubai, London, Beirut, Middle East, CIA, intelligence, security, entrepreneur, public speaking.
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Favorite Quote:	Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. Niccolo Machiavelli Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live. Norman Cousinsincent van Gogh Permit me to issue and control the money of a nation, and I care not who makes its laws. Mayer Amschel Rothschild A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason. J.P Morgan Never give in, never give in, never; never; never; never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Sir Winston Churchill Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. Albert Einstein Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out. Ronald Reagan
Languages:	English

Compliments

"I like your style, Ziad. " said Brandon - Broker at CMP

"Thanks Ziad for acknowledgeing my knowledge and my views...I have the same attitude and respect for you...though I must admit that you were the first to come out on it... " said Rajiv - An Investor... at Bank Of Baroda....migrating to USA

"Well done ! Keep it Going . " said Xpertwriter - CEO At E-HostingJunction.com at Spectrum Resumes , Inc

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And do you realy think Bailout Cash will be enough? Wake up and smell the coffee.....

Investment Sector: Recreation
Submitted 10 days ago by Ziad , President & CEO at Blackhawk Partners, Inc

Morning folks:I personally don't expect federal bailouts to help banks compensate for any losses as I am afraid that the $250 billion promised by the Treasury to support the banking sector won't be enough.I am also afraid that banks will lose an additional $450 billion of existing capital over the next two years; which is basically equivalent to... More...

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