Meet Our Team
Shuaib Saeed
Chief Executive Officer
Coming from a legal and financial background in both the UK and UAE, Shuaib is conditioned to provide the highest levels of excellence to his clients. Having worked with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients throughout his professional career, he is equipped to deal with any scenario however complex or challenging it may seem.
Working in the corporate services and real estate sector for over a decade, Shuaib understands the importance of transparency and integrity. He will go the extra mile for his clients and for him, communication is essential for a long-lasting and trusted relationship.
As the CEO of Aura Ventures Real Estate and Aura Ventures Consultancy, Shuaib leads from the front and ensures the needs of every client are not only met but exceeded. An ethos which the entire team at Aura Ventures shares.
Shuaib speaks English, Urdu, and Punjabi fluently.
Daisy Wastell
Executive Assistant
With a robust background in recruitment and extensive experience across various sectors in the UK, Daisy brings a diverse skill set to her role as an Executive Assistant.
Daisy’s past experience includes specializing in the facilities and construction sectors, where she honed her ability to manage complex tasks and support high-level executives with precision.
This foundation has equipped Daisy with the tools necessary to excel in a dynamic environment, ensuring that she provides seamless and efficient support. Her core strengths include excellent communication, integrity, and adaptability, all of which are key to her building strong and lasting professional relationships.
Karan Karkal
Senior Manager
With a passion for providing excellence, commitment and integrity to his clients, Karan brings with him over a decade worth of experience in the UAE. Karan has worked with one of the largest banks in the UAE providing a bespoke service to his high-net worth clients before making his move into the real estate market more than 10 years ago.
His understanding of the UAE Real Estate Market and immense wealth of knowledge, by staying connected with all the latest projects and developments, makes him the perfect advisor to help investors and home owners make the right choices. His network across the UAE makes it easier for him to work with the Primary, Secondary and Commercial Real Estate Market to satisfy the needs of all his clients.
As the Senior Manager at Aura Ventures Real Estate, Karan is sure to put any client at ease with his calm demeanour and experienced background.
Karan hails from India and speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada.
Kelum Dilesh
Marketing Manager
Kelum Dilesh is a seasoned IT professional with over a decade of experience, having worked with small-medium enterprises and multinational e-commerce giants. He excels in driving technological innovation and digital transformations, with deep expertise in web technologies and digital marketing. Known for his meticulous attention to detail, Kelum delivers robust, tailored solutions that enhance brand visibility and organizational growth.
Currently, as the Marketing Manager at Aura Ventures, Kelum specializes in creating engaging digital experiences. His background in web design, UI/UX development, and digital marketing supports the growth of Aura Ventures.
Kelum speaks English and Sinhala.
Zaid Abualhuda
Head of Government Relations
Having worked in Public Relations and government-related sectors for over 15 years, Zaid brings to Aura Ventures a wealth of knowledge and experience in the real estate and corporate services space. Zaid used to work as a Government Relations Manager for a large multi-national company and was responsible for tasks related to over a thousand employees within the organisation.
Zaid is extremely well connected to high level Government bodies and is able to navigate his way through any task, ensuring ease for his clients and reassurance that they are in the right hands.
Zaid speaks English and Arabic fluently and was born and raised in the UAE.