Biography

Samer A. Katerji – Founding Partner & Managing Director of Trussbridge Mr. Katerji is an experienced Investment Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services and investments industry for almost 25 years. Throughout his career, Mr. Katerji has led the formulation and structuring of complex corporate finance transactions across a multitude of industries and regional markets. He is skilled in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Strategic Financial Advisory, Capital Optimization and Restructuring as well as structuring of Capital Markets financing instruments, both in equity and debt products. Mr. Katerji also has experience in the transportation and logistics sector and was previously involved in the IPO of Air Arabia PJSC, IPO of Royal Jordanian, IPO of Aramex, and the IPO of DP World. Mr. Katerji is currently the CEO & Managing Director for Trussbridge, an investment advisory firm located in the DIFC, & regulated by the DFSA. Within this role Mr. Katerji has led and developed a strong execution team to conclude some very high profile transactions in the region, whilst also winning some prestigious awards, within the financial services industry. Prior to this role, Mr. Katerji led the Financial Institutions and Financial Sponsors advisory practice for Citigroup Global Markets in the Middle East and played a key role in the development of the franchise in the region. Mr. Katerji also held key positions at SHUAA Capital in Dubai, PrimeCorp Finance and Middle East Capital Group, in Beirut. Mr. Katerji holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration, Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Bachelor Degree in Science – Biology from the American University of Beirut. Mr. Katerji is a member of GCC Board of Directors Institute and Arab Bankers Association of North America (ABANA).

Current Board Positions

Air Arabia PJSC

2020–presentIndependent MemberIndependent

All Current Positions