September 12, 2022
LAUNCHES TO SUPPORT HOMEGROWN IDEAS AND TAKE THEM ACROSS THE GLOBE
We work differently.
Bridging Unmet Need
What makes EIGHTClouds business unique is that we are passionate entrepreneurs first. We have built and are continuing to build businesses across multiple global locations, embracing diverse mindsets and consumer lifestyle needs.
Driven by our purpose to make a difference. We understand the strategic desires, struggles and operational challenges for growing start-ups and brands looking to scale.
We have human intellectual capital, rolled in with access and knowhow on where to find growth capital for scaling brands locally, regionally & globally.
Growth isn’t bound to one sector.
Neither are we.
Defined by our culture.
Mark Aitchison is the Founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds, a private equity company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that focuses on empowering the product, brand and founder’s story for the consumer market.
Sharaz Hussain is a seasoned and successful leader with over 25 years commercial experience and a track record of implementing business strategies to achieve optimum growth.
Om holds over 15 years of integrated marketing, communication, branding and digital experience scaling numerous blue-chip multinational brands while building and commercially growing businesses in local, regional and global roles.
Mohammed Rouf is a financial expert with over 25 years in financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, strategy, improving business processes and building regional excellence and holding leadership roles within the Financial, IT and Supply Chain & Logistics verticals including several CFO positions in the past 12 years
Ina holds over 18 years’ experience in public practice, banking and investment funds, leading high performing teams and successfully delivering strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on excellence.
Stuart’s primary practice includes financial services regulation, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and employment matters. He leads the field in advising parties during Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) investigations and, where necessary, negotiating settlements on their behalf.
David has worked in the hospitality and retail industry in the USA, EMEA and South Asia as a brand builder, creator, operator, franchisee, franchisor for some of the world’s best known and respected brands and companies.
Aruna Narayanan is a sustainability enthusiast and strategic thought leader with a passion for driving prosperity through people empowerment and planet protection.
Gavin brings over 19 years of expertise in business development, investments, including capital fundraising, investor relations, and portfolio management.
Our team excels with divergent thinking and collaboration for collective growth.
Mark Aitchison is the Founder and CEO of EIGHTClouds, a private equity company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that focuses on empowering the product, brand and founder’s story for the consumer market.
Founder & CEO
Mark Aitchison
Sharaz Hussain is a seasoned and successful leader with over 25 years commercial experience and a track record of implementing business strategies to achieve optimum growth.
Co-Founder & MD
Sharaz Hussain
Om holds over 15 years of integrated marketing, communication, branding and digital experience scaling numerous blue-chip multinational brands while building and commercially growing businesses in local, regional and global roles.
Chief Marketing Officer
Om Puniyani
Mohammed Rouf is a financial expert with over 25 years in financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, strategy, improving business processes and building regional excellence and holding leadership roles within the Financial, IT and Supply Chain & Logistics verticals including several CFO positions in the past 12 years
Chief Financial Officer
Mohammad Rouf
Ina holds over 18 years’ experience in public practice, banking and investment funds, leading high performing teams and successfully delivering strategic initiatives, with a strong focus on excellence.
Chief Operating Officer
Ina Ilin
Stuart’s primary practice includes financial services regulation, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and employment matters. He leads the field in advising parties during Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) investigations and, where necessary, negotiating settlements on their behalf.
Legal and Compliance
Stuart Walker
David has worked in the hospitality and retail industry in the USA, EMEA and South Asia as a brand builder, creator, operator, franchisee, franchisor for some of the world’s best known and respected brands and companies.
Hospitality and Commercialization
David Singleton
Aruna Narayanan is a sustainability enthusiast and strategic thought leader with a passion for driving prosperity through people empowerment and planet protection.
Sustainability
Aruna Narayanan
Gavin brings over 19 years of expertise in business development, investments, including capital fundraising, investor relations, and portfolio management.
Business Development Director
Gavin Pearson
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EIGHTClouds is a Private Equity company registered in ADGM, Abu Dhabi’s International Financial Centre registration number 000006906 and DMCC, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre registration number DMCC192591