Faisal is s an executive in the digital media and ecommerce space with almost 20 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, advisor and general manager. Most recently he was an equity partner of Alvarez & Marsal, the world’s largest turnaround and restructuring company, where he was responsible for building A&M's digital strategy and media practices across Europe. Faisal was previously SVP at Spotify where he was responsible for M&A, new market entry, international growth and strategic partnerships. With Faisal on-board, Spotify became one the world’s fastest growing digital media companies with over 100mn user downloads, 20mn active users and 5mn paying users. Faisal managed the launch of operations in 7 countries including the US and led the team working on the Platform Partnership with Facebook that now accounts for >85% of all new users. Previously, Faisal was the International Managing Director of Kayak.com, the online travel meta search engine. Here he was responsible for M&A including the acquisition of Swoodoo and for expanding the service to 9 countries propelling it to become the largest travel search engine in Europe with over €20 million in revenues. Prior to Kayak Faisal has led and scaled mobile and internet companies across Europe, Asia and the USA including as a founder of an online festival film company and at Skype where he initially managed growth and business development before being promoted to Director of Europe. Under his leadership, businesses have started small and scaled globally, raised over $300mn in funding and provided an impressive return and exits for investors. Faisal has built and led global businesses generating $700mn-plus in annual sales and has managed teams of up to 200+ in far-flung regions. Faisal graduated with honours from UMIST (University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology) with a Bachelor’s in Management Sciences in the UK. He also holds an MBA from IESE in Spain.

Non Executive Director @ Plan9 is Pakistan's largest and first government backed tech incubator. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) PakistanNon-executive Director @ Quidco allows its 5mn members to earn cashback when shopping online, in-store and on mobile. From September 2013 to Present (2 years 4 months) Senior Advisor @ From December 2014 to Present (1 year 1 month) London, United KingdomPartner and Managing Director @ Alvarez & Marsal is a “hands on, sleeves up” global advisory, turnaround and restructuring firm. A&M was founded in 1983, has revenues of over $1bn and employs over 2,000 professional staff in 19 countries. Faisal was promoted to Managing Director within 15 months of joining the firm and leads the European Digital and Media practices. Significant engagements include: Digital CEO - reviewed the digital strategy and portfolio of a leading European multimedia company with interests in TV & film, music and gaming on behalf of the PE firm owner. Subsequently appointed as interim CEO of Digital and led a restructuring resulting in the simplification of the technology and organisations Interim MD Digital - as part of a turnaround a speciality UK and North American retailer, was appointed interim MD Digital to lead the aunch the omni-channel business and development of digital products and apps Strategic Marketing Partnership - following a strategic marketing agreement between 2 of the world's largest online travel brands, Faisal led multi-country, multi-product integration teams that subsequently led to a $280mn agreement to merge the businesses From September 2012 to December 2014 (2 years 4 months) London, United KingdomVP and Global Head of Corporate and Business Development @ Taking Spotify to new devices and new markets From July 2009 to November 2011 (2 years 5 months) Managing Director International @ The best place to search for flights, hotels and car hire From September 2008 to July 2009 (11 months) General Manager & VP Corporate Development @ Led partnerships with Tivo, Eros International, Paramount Pictures and Lionsgate Films From May 2007 to September 2008 (1 year 5 months) Director @ Managed business development and strategy across Europe. Invested in FON and subsequently joined the management team. From November 2004 to April 2007 (2 years 6 months) Strategy - Policy Executive @ Authored several sections of the Telecoms Strategy Review and worked on the valuation and re-negotiation of Premier League football rights. From December 2003 to November 2004 (1 year) Senior Consultant @ From 2000 to 2001 (1 year) Senior Consultant @ From 1996 to 2000 (4 years)

MBA, Business Administration @ IESE Business School From 2001 to 2003 BSc, Management Sciences @ UMIST - Manchester Business School From 1992 to 1996 Leeds Grammar School Faisal Galaria is skilled in: Corporate Development, Mobile Devices, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Media, Strategy, International Development, Rapid Growth, Strategic Planning, New Ventures, Management, Leadership, Cloud Computing, Private Equity, Management Consulting, Mobile Applications