Rizwan Sheikh

Rizwan Sheikh is an experienced investments advisor with deep, sector-specific expertise in upstream and downstream petrochemicals, skilled at identifying and evaluating high-potential investment opportunities across the value chain. He has been engaged with Nangia UAE in all phases of project development — from early conceptualization and feasibility through negotiation of definitive project agreements to successful start-up — and has supported major initiatives such as industry development programs, refinery evaluations, and alternative-fuel techno-economic studies.

His technical strengths include opportunity scanning, project development, planning, economic evaluations and trend analysis, which he applies to pinpoint commercially viable projects and structure transactions that unlock long-term value.

Known for strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, Rizwan combines commercial acumen with the ability to cultivate long-term business partnerships — a core asset in capital-intensive sectors where stakeholder alignment drives project success. His background includes developing detailed evaluation models for refinery projects and contributing to sector-wide development efforts (including plastics industry initiatives and feasibility studies such as CNG as an automotive fuel), demonstrating an ability to blend technical analysis with practical implementation planning.

Rizwan's pragmatic, partnership-focused approach and his track record across feasibility, negotiation and start-up phases make him a trusted advisor for investors, project sponsors and industry stakeholders exploring opportunities in the petrochemical space.