The Team
Walid is the CEO and Co-Chairman of PCP, a premier investment event company based in London. With a career spanning over two decades, Walid has an extensive background in financial markets, investment banking, and corporate leadership.
Previously, Walid held senior roles in leading banking institutions across the UAE, Qatar, Morocco, the UK, and Jordan, specializing in financial markets and investment banking. Additionally, walid served as Chief Investment Officer for a large corporation in the Middle East, driving strategic investments and managing high-value portfolios.
Leveraging this deep expertise, Walid is now at the helm of PCP creating opportunities for global investors and fostering connections in the dynamic world of finance and investment with focus on Venture Capital and Private Equity.
Walid Salameh
Co-Chairman and CEO
Hitesh Bodani
Co-Chairman
Dr. Hitesh Bodani, Co-Chairman, is a seasoned and visionary entrepreneur with over two decades of diverse experience across hospitality, real estate, medical technology, and mining sectors. Throughout his illustrious career, Hitesh has demonstrated exceptional leadership in translating bold visions into tangible corporate realities. He has pioneered trading solutions for internationally recognized brands, facilitated wholesale delivery of top-brand products in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, and contributed significantly as a board member at Fortune Group, Dubai, overseeing luxury projects of significant scale.
Notably, his ventures in UK real estate under Fortress Group have included the successful development and exit of Premier Inn hotels, alongside other prominent projects like residential conversions and strategic acquisitions.
As a board adviser to Direct Opportunities Network, Hitesh plays a pivotal role in fostering global growth opportunities and fundraising endeavors, utilizing his extensive network of influential contacts.