Issam abu-Aisheh (Oxon)

Issam Abu-Aisheh, MBA (Oxon), serves as the Co-Founder and CEO of Bakkali since April 2022, focusing on providing unique cultural and culinary experiences with next-day delivery across London. Previously, Issam held several advisory and leadership roles, including Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Ambassador at Tech Nation, Adviser at Salalem, and Venture Partner at Copernican Capital Partners. Issam's experience also includes consulting for GovGrant, leading capital initiatives at First Sentinel Group, and driving innovation at Whitespace. With a solid foundation in economics from The London School of Economics and an MBA from Saïd Business School, Issam has demonstrated expertise in business development and operational management, particularly during tenure as COO for a supermarket franchise in Qatar. Additionally, Issam has passed Level I of the CFA Program, further enhancing a robust professional profile.