Aastha Billore

Aastha Billore was appointed Chief Investment Officer of Arada Capital on October 29, 2026, as the fund manager of global real estate developer Arada completed its incorporation in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). She brings nearly two decades of experience in capital raising, M&A and strategic transactions across some of Dubai's most significant developments.

Billore's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from S.P. Jain Centre of Management (2006–2007) and a Bachelor of Science from IHM Mumbai (2002–2005). She also studied at Sydenham Institute of Management Studies and Research Entrepreneurship Education (2000–2002).

Career History

• Chief Investment Officer, Arada Capital (2026–present)
• Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Shamal Holding (2023–present)
• Senior Director, Corporate Development, Careem (Uber)
• Executive Director, Dubai Holding
• Head, Investments and New Projects, Meraas

What Aastha Billore could bring to Chief Investment Officer at Arada Capital: Her two decades of experience executing complex transactions at scale across Dubai's premier real estate and investment firms positions her to lead Arada Capital's institutional investment strategy. Her expertise spanning capital raising, M&A, and strategic transactions—particularly within the GCC real estate ecosystem—aligns perfectly with Arada Capital's mandate to attract institutional investors to Gulf markets. Her background navigating transformational deals across multiple market cycles in Dubai suggests she can effectively deploy capital with the discipline and local market depth the platform requires during the region's real estate market maturation.