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Aamer Sheikh

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Investor | Advisor | Venture Partner at Homegrown Ventures
📍 Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Aamer Sheikh is a seasoned global executive with over 25 years of experience leading multi-billion dollar portfolios for companies like PepsiCo and The Walt Disney Company. A Certified Public Accountant, he now leverages his expertise as an investor, advisor, and Venture Partner at Homegrown Ventures, focusing on CPG and FMCG startups.

He demonstrates a passion for mentoring the next generation of leaders, recently speaking to MBA students at NYU Stern in Abu Dhabi. His personal posts suggest an appreciation for cultural heritage and literature, including Persian poetry. He is also a Certified Board Director with a diploma in Corporate Governance.

Unique fact: He recently joined Homegrown Ventures to invest in and partner with entrepreneurs creating the next generation of consumer brands.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Investor | Advisor | Venture Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
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CPG & FMCG Startups
As a Venture Partner at Homegrown Ventures, he is dedicated to investing in and mentoring entrepreneurs who are creating the next generation of purposeful, better-for-you consumer brands.
Leadership & Mentorship
He recently spoke to an inaugural MBA class at NYU Stern School of Business, sharing his insights on leadership and engaging with future business leaders.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Investor | Advisor | Venture Partner
Homegrown Ventures
1-2025
Senior Advisor
Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR
10-2024
CEO | Founder
Strategic Acuity Advisory Services
1-2022 - 3-2024
Chief Executive Officer, Middle East
PepsiCo
1-2020 - 2-2022
President & General Manager
PepsiCo
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Education
3-2025 - 12-2025
Executive Education
University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education
1983 - 1987
BBA / CPA
Loyola University Chicago
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