She has advised both large cap corporates and mid cap companies accross capital structure and led their debt deals for acquisition, project and property financing, hybrid capital, leverage and structured finance. Previously she was a Managing Director at Barclays (UK), responsible for multi billion (USD) international debt business with teams across 20 markets, originating, structuring and closing debt deals for more than 250 clients.

She was a voting member of the underwriting committee and capital allocation/commercial return committee at Barclays. Prior to Barclays, Atiya headed the structured finance within capital markets (syndication) at Standard Chartered Bank covering Europe, Middle East, South Asia and Africa.

She is the founding member and managing partner of Virtuoso Capital Group; board member of privately held companies and an education charity; and currently based in Hong Kong.

Asif understands the world of leadership and business like few others. He works with top executives, teams, and organizations as a strategy advisor and a business and executive coach. Asif has proven ability to successfully conclude major transactions with multinational and local clients and governments. He has also led and served on various boards.

Asif is a powerful communicator, a key-note speaker, and has taught at an elite Business School.

Asif is an acclaimed author of three widely selling books.

Entrepreneurial leadership at Monetise and Asia Online et al. Sector specialism Telecom, mobile, internet and technology. International experience across Europe and Asia. Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.