Aamer Sheikh

Commander
DISC Type : D

Investor | Advisor | Venture Partner at Homegrown Ventures

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Strong-Willed

Candid & Clear

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

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.
Corporate Governance
He is a Certified Board Director with a Diploma in Corporate Governance and advises Boards and C-Suite leaders on strategy, governance, and sustainable growth.

Media Appearances

Aamer has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Investor | Advisor | Venture Partner at Homegrown Ventures
1-2025
Senior Advisor at Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR
10-2024
CEO | Founder at Strategic Acuity Advisory Services
1-2022 - 3-2024
Chief Executive Officer, Middle East at PepsiCo
1-2020 - 2-2022
President & General Manager at PepsiCo

Education

3-2025 - 12-2025
Executive Education from University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Education
1983 - 1987
BBA / CPA from Loyola University Chicago

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Exp : 10 Location : Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Job Level : Leadership Designation : Investor | Advisor | Venture Partner at Homegrown Ventures
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Insights For Selling To Aamer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aamer is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aamer

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aamer move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Aamer take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Aamer

Personality Compatibility


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