Khurram Merchant
Managing Director, Advisory
Khurram Merchant leads ValuStrat’s Advisory department, overseeing operations across all offices and driving the firm’s strategic advisory initiatives. With over 12 years of experience at ValuStrat, he has guided hundreds of successful consulting engagements, serving prominent clients such as public sector entities, ministries, conglomerates, corporates, financial institutions, real estate developers, and SMEs.
Renowned for his leadership skills and focus on delivering precise, actionable advice, Khurram empowers clients to achieve their strategic objectives confidently and navigate complex challenges. Khurram’s core expertise lies in feasibility studies, business planning, valuations, socio-economic studies, market entry and business turnaround advisory. His work spans diverse sectors, including finance, industrials, real estate, healthcare, logistics, and technology. As a seasoned advisor, he has led initiatives such as structuring large-scale public-private partnerships, preparing clients for IPOs, and delivering financial feasibility studies for cutting-edge projects, including vertical hydroponic farms and healthcare applications. His specialisation in real estate advisory across the GCC has been instrumental in guiding high-profile clients through valuation, development, and market research.
Throughout his tenure at ValuStrat, Khurram has spearheaded over 100 consulting engagements, from transaction advisory for significant industrial developments to valuations of high-profile assets like the Meydan racecourse. His ability to integrate financial, strategic, and market perspectives has made him a trusted partner for public and private sector stakeholders.
Before joining ValuStrat, Khurram gained valuable experience in equity research and financial analysis. At Timescape Capital, a hedge fund, he provided advisory services to NYSE-listed companies across diverse industries, strengthening his expertise in market dynamics and corporate strategy.
Khurram is a Certified Financial Analyst (CFA Charterholder) and holds an MBA from the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and a BBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. His strong analytical acumen and strategic insight underpin his reputation as a leader in the advisory field.
As the architect of ValuStrat’s growth in the Advisory division, Khurram is pivotal in crafting strategic roadmaps and providing high-level interventions that shape the direction of client engagements. His leadership ensures the Advisory team delivers solutions that are innovative, impactful, and highly appreciated by clients, solidifying ValuStrat’s reputation as a trusted partner in the region.
