The Team

Driving Success Together

Leadership: Meet the Minds Behind Alpha Group Investment

Tim Underdown

Portfolio Advisor
Tim Underdown has over 25 years of experience in energy, power and commodities. After practicing as an energy lawyer for 13 years he led the management buy-out of Enron UK to establish Px Group, becoming its Chairman and CEO. Then, after entering into a partnership with Deutchse Bank, he established Px International and Forthside Group in the United Arab Emirates where he is currently CEO and Chairman.

Sheikh Salim Taman Al Maashani

Chairman of the Board
Sheikh Salim Taman Al Maashani has a long-tenured career of corporate governance across several industries. He spent over 15 years on the board of Bank Muscat and has also served on the boards of a number of prominent companies in the Sultanate of Oman including Oman Air, Commercial Bank of Oman and Oman International Bank.
Pradeep Baddam

Pradeep Baddam

Pradeep has a decade of expertise in banking and investment management, demonstrating a track record in evaluating private and public businesses on a global scale. Pradeep worked with some of the large names such as Hyundai Motors and ICICI Bank. Pradeep held a number of senior posts including being Investment Director at several funds overseeing investments and investor relations. His skill set extends to crafting investment structures and strategies for diverse asset classes, making sound investments, and fostering strong connections within global capital markets. Pradeep holds an Masters in Finance from London Business School, an MBA from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi and holds the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Management (FRM). He is also a gold medalist in National Math Olympiad and is a recipient of global inspirational award for investments from the British Parliament.

Abdul Rafey

Abdul Rafey boasts a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in the Banking and Finance Industry, notably focusing on Corporate Banking for 12 years in Dubai, UAE. Demonstrating proficiency in Operations Management and investment strategies, Abdul exhibits outstanding leadership qualities coupled with a profound comprehension of financial markets, regulations, and compliance standards. In his role, Abdul efficiently manages day-to-day operations within investment firms, ensuring streamlined processes while conducting crucial financial analyses to inform investment decisions. Equipped with an MBA in Marketing & Finance, Abdul seamlessly integrates academic expertise with strategic planning acumen to enhance operational effectiveness. Committed to delivering excellence, Abdul makes a substantial contribution to our team's achievements, perfectly aligned with our mission to provide top-tier investment solutions.