Chief Executive Officer at Makan Capital Group
Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Current
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- Chief Executive Officer at Makan Capital Group
- Past
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- Chief Investment Officer at SinoGulf Investments, LLC
- Chief Executive Officer at Al Qudra Holdings PJSC
- Managing Partner at Juniper Capital Group, LLC
- Partner at The International Investor
- Senior Manager at Abu Dhabi Investment Company
- Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at The Octagon Group of Companies, Octagon, Inc.
- President at Washington Gas Light Venture Fund
- Director at BTR Paper Group Division
- Manager at Owens Corning Fiberglas, Inc.
- Education
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- Harvard University
- University of Michigan
- Industry
- Venture Capital & Private Equity
- Websites
Steven Koinis’s Summary
To be successful in the world of international finance one needs to be on top of their game and have a committed, goal-oriented mindset. Anything less just will not suffice in the high-pressure, high-stakes world of the international market. Mr. Steven Koinis has proven time and time again over his 20-year career that he has what it takes to be on top, and more importantly, that he has what it takes to lead the companies that he works with to the top.
As the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Makan Capital Group (MCG), one of the leading Shari'ah compliant private equity firms in the Middle East and Northern African (MENA) regions, he has helped his team to develop large-scale mixed-use developments, infrastructure initiatives, hospitality and leisure properties, and energy-related projects. Mr. Koinis’ specialty lies in recognizing highly promising sectors and leveraging the firm’s relationships and insights across the globe.
Steven Koinis develops and implements investment strategies for the firm while overseeing the addition of high quality, high value professionals from regional and global institutions to the team. As a testament to Steven Koinis’ ability, one needs to look no further than at the fact that MCG currently manages significant assets throughout the MENA region. Mr. Koinis knows that one cannot stay stationary in the market if one is to succeed; to that end, his plan is to have MCG invest between US $1 billion to $2 billion during the next 12 to 24 months.
As with finance, Mr. Koinis understands that balance is essential in life. He is married, has two children and resides in Virginia. In his spare time he enjoys reading, traveling and playing golf.
Steven Koinis’s Specialties:
General Investment, Investment Banking, Real Estate, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Broker Dealer, Environmental Services and Government Contracting.
Steven Koinis’s Experience
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Chief Executive Officer
Makan Capital Group
(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
Currently holds this position
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Chief Investment Officer
SinoGulf Investments, LLC
(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
November 2006 — July 2007 (9 months)
Real estate development company focused on industrial and commercial real estate development in the UAE.
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Chief Executive Officer
Al Qudra Holdings PJSC
(Investment Banking industry)
January 2006 — April 2006 (4 months)
Al Qudra Holding is the leading private joint stock investment company based in the United Arab Emirates. Established in May 2005 with a capital of AED 550 Million which was raised later to 600 million, the company has focused on contributing to the development of the Emirates and has quickly become one of the fastest growing companies in terms of performance, as well as market capitalization Today the company has a large group of specialized subsidiaries that operate under its umbrella in important sectors such as real estate, industry, transportation & utilities. Furthermore, Al Qudra Holding has put forward unique investment opportunities and facilitated the development of various projects that meet the local and regional market needs. The company is considered the ideal strategic partner for many leading regional companies looking to invest in the United Arab Emirates, and Abu Dhabi in particular.
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Managing Partner
Juniper Capital Group, LLC
(Real Estate industry)
March 2004 — January 2006 (1 year 11 months)
National Real Estate investment banking and financial advisory firm specializing in real estate debt and equity transactions. Juniper's professionals have worked on over $2 billion dollars of completed real estate transactions, including debt financing, equity placements and M&A transactions. The firm also had an affiliation with a NASD registered Broker Dealer. Clients have included The Carlyle Group, Mezzanine Fund, Lehman Brothers and National Capital Revitalization Corporation (Government of Washington, DC owned real estate firm). Market services to High Networth Families. Sold ownership interest to partners to join Al Qudra Holding, pjsc as CEO.
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Partner
The International Investor
(Investment Banking industry)
October 2000 — December 2002 (2 years 3 months)
The International Investor (TII) is a Kuwaiti shareholding company, established in 1992 by institutional and private investors, with shareholders’ equity of US$ 72 million. The Company was listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange in 1996, and subsequently on the Bahrain Stock Exchange. TII initially focused on providing entrepreneurs, corporations, asset managers and distributors of financial services with the expertise, knowledge and tools to efficiently access the fast-expanding Islamic market. Our founding partners brought with them specialist expertise in Islamic structuring and placement, and extensive knowledge of the Islamic financial marketplace. In just a few years, TII had become generally considered as one of the leading investment banks in the Gulf region, and the world’s leading wholesale Islamic investment bank. One of TII’s distinct competencies has always been the ability to predict future trends and identify new opportunities in the regional financial services industry.
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Senior Manager
Abu Dhabi Investment Company
(Financial Services industry)
July 1997 — August 2000 (3 years 2 months)
Regional (Middle East and European) sovereign wealth investment company for the government of Abu Dhabi.
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
The Octagon Group of Companies, Octagon, Inc.
(Environmental Services industry)
October 1992 — June 1997 (4 years 9 months)
Private investment firm that led company to a successful leveraged buy-out, initial public offering on NASDAQ, subsequent acquisitions, strategic plan and company restructuring leading to doubling of company sales.
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President
Washington Gas Light Venture Fund
(Venture Capital & Private Equity industry)
June 1990 — October 1992 (2 years 5 months)
Venture Capital firm with a focus on environmental and energy technologies.
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Director
BTR Paper Group Division
(Paper & Forest Products industry)
February 1988 — February 1990 (2 years 1 month)
$300 million global division of BTR, PLC (UK based conglomerate) focused on paper industry supply. Manufactured paper machine roll coverings and felts and fabrics with over 35 subsidiary operations globally.
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Manager
Owens Corning Fiberglas, Inc.
(Construction industry)
May 1982 — September 1987 (5 years 5 months)
Since Owens Corning was founded in 1938, the company has continued to grow as a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology. A Fortune 500 company for more than 50 years, Owens Corning people redefine what is possible each day to deliver high-quality products and services to customers around the world. Worked in the: Middle East, North Africa and Eastern European office in Athens, Greece European Corporate Offices in Brussels, Belgium United Kingdom offices for turnaround of manufacturing plant and sales operations of acquired business of Pilkington Glass.
Steven Koinis’s Education
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Harvard University
Masters of Business Administration, Business Management, 1981 — 1983
Intramural sports (softball, basketball, volley ball, football)
- Activities and Societies:
- International Business Society
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University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 1975 — 1978
Graduated in top 10 in Mechanical Engineering
- Activities and Societies:
- President, Tau Beta Pi, engineering honor society, Elected Member University of Michigan Student Assembly (40,000 student campus), Treasurer, Pi Tau Sigma, Mechanical Engineering honor society, Member, Metallurgical Engineering Honor Society, Member, University of Michigan engineering leadership society, Awarded, Top Metallurgical Engineer of Junior Class
Additional Information
Steven Koinis’s Websites:
Steven Koinis’s Interests:
Travel, Golf, Sports (spectator-all)
Steven Koinis’s Groups:
Financial Executives Networking Group
Steven Koinis’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
