Skill set
Percy Takunda in a few words
Results-driven Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in investment technology, digital transformation, and financial services. Expert in implementing enterprise-scale CRM solutions, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and delivering innovative technology solutions across multiple business units. Combines strong technical expertise in financial analysis with advanced project management capabilities to drive business value.
Experience
- MUBADALA INVESTMENT COMPANYInvestment Solutions Project Manager & Business ConsultantNovember 2021 - November 2024 (3 years)Abu Dhabi - United Arab EmiratesLed the largest DealCloud implementation in the GCC region, digitizing the investment lifecycle across all platforms:• Managed end-to-end project delivery with 500+ users across four investment platforms and four corporate units• Facilitated requirement gathering sessions with investment, deal support, and back office stakeholders in total 50+ SMEs across the group as part of the project.• Served as Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for M&A, Private Equity & Investment Process during the procurement and planning phase of the project discussions with vendor• Led business adoption initiatives and continuous improvement programs training 400+ users post project implementation across the group.• Negotiated commercial agreements with vendors and service providers saving AED500,000+ per annum in negotiated rates.• Collaborated with senior investment professionals and IT specialists to deliver practical pipeline management solutions
- Verticroft HoldingsDirector of Mergers & AcquisitionsJuly 2021 - October 2021 (3 months)Dubai - United Arab Emirates• Led private placement project for 1 st vertically integrated Agritech company in the GCC• Evaluated prospective investments and prepared presentations for board and co investors target investment of US$10m• Implemented data-based investor placement and screening methodologies• Reported directly to CEO on competitive landscape analysis across the GCC region
- Strategic Investments LLCInvestment ExecutiveMarch 2021 - July 2021 (4 months)Sharjah - United Arab Emirates• Managed evaluation project for gold mining opportunities in North America and Africa• Supported deal origination, opportunity evaluation, and execution across multiple industry groups• Applied modern data techniques to identify potential projects and acquisition targets• Conducted comprehensive research, financial analyses, and market assessments
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Education
- Master of Science in Business AnalyticsHeriot-Watt University2023Master of Science - Business Analytics & Consultancy
- Postgraduate Program in Data Science and Business AnalyticsUniversity of Texas at Austin2021Data Science, Business Analytics, Python, Machine Learning and Data
- Postgraduate Corporate Finance & Securities LawUniversity of Johannesburg2016Corporate and Securities law, M&A and fundamental company law
- Bachelor of CommerceUniversity of Johannesburg2007Bachelor of Commerce - Investment Management
Certifications
- Project Management ProfessionalPMI2025