Davood Bonyad

Background

About Davood Bonyad

Strategic and results-driven finance executive with 20+ years of experience leading financial operations, securing funding, and driving profitability across Real Estate, Private Equity, REITs, Development, Construction, and related industries. Proven ability to align financial strategies with corporate objectives to ensure sustainable growth. Adept at fostering organizational trust, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing actionable financial insights to stakeholders. Experienced in market expansion, risk management, and change leadership. Partnered with CEOs and boards to drive confident decision-making through comprehensive financial analysis, scenario planning, and strategic insights that support long-term success. Core Skills Financial Strategy & Leadership: Strategic financial leadership, budgeting & cost optimization, financial planning & analysis (FP & A), market expansion & financial modeling, capital budgeting & investment analysis, financial acumen. Risk & Compliance: Business acumen, risk management & contract administration, sensitivity analysis & scenario planning, regulatory compliance (IFRS, ASPE, GAAP), change management & process improvement, Internal Control. Financial Operations & Technology: Treasury & cash flow management, advanced financial modeling, forecasting & performance metrics, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), management reporting & performance tracking, internal control. Leadership & Decision-Making: Team leadership & mentorship, data-driven decision-making, strategic partnerships & stakeholder engagement, stewardship & leadership experience, Entrepreneurial mindset, investor relations & stakeholder engagement. Major Accomplishments •Boosted profitability by 15% through strategic financial planning and cost optimization across multiple real estate and REIT projects. •Secured over $2 billion in funding by negotiating favorable financing terms and strengthening investor relations. •Structured $1 billion in LOCs and implemented foreign exchange (currency) hedging strategies, reducing financing costs, improving cash flow stability, and mitigating currency risk in multi-national supplier transactions. •Optimized supply chain financial strategy, managing a $3.6 billion budget across 800+ global suppliers and improving procurement efficiency. •Led ERP transformation from Oracle to SAP, improving financial operations, enhancing real-time data accuracy, and reducing processing time by 30%