Mr Saqib Ishaq

MGC

Saqib Ishaq is a cross-border private equity professional and entrepreneur with a track record of leadership across financial services, real estate, natural resources, and private capital. His career spans executive roles within royal family offices, boutique investment firms, and global advisory platforms, guiding the allocation of multi-millions in capital, restructuring, and asset growth across both developed and frontier markets.

Saqib currently serves as the Head of a group of companies, focused on frontier markets with core exposure to natural resources, commodities, and infrastructure. Previously, Saqib was Managing Director of a royal family subsidiary, where he oversaw international investment expansion in commodities and sports. His mandate included forging high-level strategic partnerships, overseeing portfolio diversification, and managing sovereign capital engagements across key jurisdictions. Saqib also held senior executive roles under the Royal GCC office, managing multi-sectoral portfolios across oil & gas, agriculture, and infrastructure in North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia. His remit spanned offshore licensing, public-private investment platforms, and sovereign-backed development initiatives, playing a role in economic transformation across underserved markets. In the UK, he was the Operational Head of a private equity platform, where he led consolidation, debt restructuring, and capital raising efforts to optimise portfolio performance and drive sustainable, long-term value.

Saqib currently serves as Advisor and Non-Executive, advising on capital formation, market strategy, and institutional governance. With a unique blend of entrepreneurial execution and institutional finance, Saqib brings global insight and deep regional intelligence to high-value strategic mandates across capital markets and alternative investments.

Multi-Pronged Investment Strategy

Office Investment Philosophy | Frontier Market Specialist

MGC is a frontier market specialist, focused on building high-integrity enterprises across the world’s most promising yet underserved geographies. Our mandate is driven by deep sectoral expertise, disciplined capital deployment, and a long-term view of value creation.

MGC’s portfolio is anchored in four strategic verticals:

• Mining & Natural Resources – focused on gold, copper, and other strategic minerals vital to the global transition

• Private Capital – a commodity-focused platform engaged in structured trades and off-market investment opportunities. Upstream and midstream alignment in resource-rich, frontier basins

Across these sectors, we seek to align commercial success with economic transformation, delivering both performance and impact:

• Direct and indirect exposure to global markets through proprietary vehicles and institutional partnerships, with a focus on emerging markets and alternative investment strategies.

• Long-hold positions in assets, prioritising jurisdictions with regulatory depth and scalable reserves.

• Focused on capital preservation, yield, and inflation-resilient performance.

Governance, Risk & Stewardship

Our investment process is governed by a robust institutional framework, underpinned by:

• Independent investment and advisory committees

• Comprehensive due diligence and stress testing

• Clear alignment with long-term capital preservation and value creation objectives

This approach ensures MGC remains agile in execution, rigorous in governance, and uncompromising in our commitment to stewardship and sustainable value.

Geographical Footprint

Our investment strategy for the upcoming years is centred on emerging and frontier markets. We aim to harness the potential of natural resources and commodities, recognising them as vital assets in evolving economies.

Forging strong partnerships with both public and private sectors, we strive to establish and operate successful enterprises that cater to the unique demands of these markets.

Our approach entails an in-depth analysis of local opportunities, understanding regulatory landscapes, and addressing the socio-economic challenges these regions face.

Through a dedicated focus on sustainable practices and technological integration, we are committed to fostering growth that benefits both investors and communities while creating long-term value in the rapidly changing global economy.