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{{short description|American venture capitalist and executive}}
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| alma_mater = [[American University]]<br>[[Johns Hopkins University]]
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| nationality = [[American people|American]]
| nationality = [[American people|American]]
| residence = [[Washington, D.C.]]
| occupation =
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*Executive Chairman of GDS360
*Chairman of Trinity White City Ventures
*Chairman of Colt Middle East
*Partner at GlobalTurk Capital
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| notable_works = Purchase of the [[Plaza Hotel]]
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'''Shahal M. Khan''' (born [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]) is an [[American people|American]] [[venture capitalist]] and executive. He currently serves as Executive Chairman of Global Data Sentinel and as Chairman of the Board of White City Ventures. Khan is primarily known for his agreement to purchase the [[Plaza Hotel]] in [[New York City]] from the [[Sahara India Pariwar|Sahara Group]], alongside [[Kamran Hakim]] (one of NYC's largest landlords), for $600 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/nyregion/plaza-hotel-sale.html|title=Deal Is Reached to Sell the Plaza Hotel|author=|date=3 May 2018|publisher=|accessdate=8 June 2018|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/27/up-next-for-crypto-crazed-investors-a-slice-of-nycs-plaza-hotel.html|title=Up next for crypto-crazed investors: A slice of NYC's Plaza Hotel|first=Seema|last=Mody|date=27 March 2018|website=cnbc.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref>
'''Shahal M. Khan''' (born [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]]) is an [[American people|American]] businessman. Khan is primarily known for his move to purchase the [[Plaza Hotel]] in [[New York City]] from the [[Sahara India Pariwar|Sahara Group]], alongside [[Kamran Hakim]], for $600 million.<ref>[https://skift.com/2019/05/15/ritz-carlton-central-park-may-be-sold/ Ritz-Carlton Central Park May Be Sold]</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/nyregion/plaza-hotel-sale.html|title=Deal Is Reached to Sell the Plaza Hotel|author=|newspaper=The New York Times |date=3 May 2018|publisher=|accessdate=8 June 2018|last1=Satow |first1=Julie }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/27/up-next-for-crypto-crazed-investors-a-slice-of-nycs-plaza-hotel.html|title=Up next for crypto-crazed investors: A slice of NYC's Plaza Hotel|first=Seema|last=Mody|date=27 March 2018|website=cnbc.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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Khan was one of the founders of Fortune Investment House, a [[Bahrain]]-based real estate investment bank, and Global Voice Telecom.


* Founder of Burtech Acquisition Corporation- NASDAQ Listed (BRKHU) SPAC. <ref>{{Cite web |last=renaissancecapital.com |date=2021-08-19 |title=SPAC BurTech Acquisition files for a $250 million IPO |url=https://www.renaissancecapital.com/IPO-Center/News/85362/SPAC-BurTech-Acquisition-files-for-a-$250-million-IPO |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=Renaissance Capital |language=en}}</ref>
⚫
He was CEO of Centile, a [[France|French]] software company based in [[Monaco]], from 2004 to 2006.
* Founder of the Khan Institute for Economics and Cybersecurity partners with American University in Washington D.C. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Abel {{!}} |first=Natasha |title=A $5 Million Gift to American University Advances Cyber and Economic Security |url=https://www.american.edu/media/news/2023414_khan-institute.cfm |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=American University |date=14 April 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

* Founder of BIDC (Burkhan Investment Development Corp) agrees to fund $20 million into Enercap Holdings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Advanced energy storage technology developed in UAE receives $20m funding from US global infrastructure development firm |url=https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/advanced-energy-storage-technology-developed-in-uae-receives-20m-funding-from-us-global-infrastructure-development-firm-1.1648544826162 |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=gulfnews.com |date=29 March 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
⚫
Khan helped found and served as Vice Chairman of Zebasolar, a [[solar energy]] company. He also served as a partner at GlobalTurk Capital, a [[Turkey|Turkish]] merchant bank, from 2012 to 2016.
* Founder of Tempus Network agrees to fund $25 million into GMEX Group. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-30 |title=Meet GMEX Group - A Leading Global Operator Of Multi-Asset Exchange Trading And Post Trade Software |url=https://www.techcompanynews.com/gmex-group-is-a-leading-global-operator-of-multi-asset-exchange-trading-and-post-trade-software/ |access-date=2023-04-16 |website=Tech Company News |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Founder of Trinity Hospitality Group (www.trinityholdings.world)
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* Founder of Fortune Investment House, a [[Bahrain]]-based real estate investment Bank.
* Founder of Global Voice Telecom- The First Wholesale International VoIP provider for Global Telecom Operators.
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* CEO of Centile Ltd, a [[France|French]] IPBX software company based in [[Monaco]], from 2004 to 2006.
* Founder and Vice Chairman of Zebasolar, a [[solar energy]] company which received the first Solar License in India.
⚫
* Partner at GlobalTurk Capital, a [[Turkey|Turkish]] merchant bank, from 2012 to 2016.
* Co-Founder of Mice360 which merged with Global Data Sentinel CyberSecurity Firm (GDS360 also known as Cyvolve ) in 2016.


===Plaza Hotel===
===Plaza Hotel===
In May 2018, Khan and [[Kamran Hakim]], a prominent [[New York City]] landlord and property investor, entered into an agreement to purchase the [[Plaza Hotel]], an historic and high profile luxury property in [[Manhattan]], for $600 million from [[Sahara India Pariwar]], a [[London]]-based [[India]]n conglomerate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/2018/05/08/plaza-hotel-s-600-million-deal-may-go-forward-with-new-buyers|title=Plaza Hotel’s $600 Million Deal May Go Forward With New Buyers|author=|date=|website=bloombergquint.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/plaza-hotels-us600m-deal-may-go-ahead-with-new-buyers|title=Plaza Hotel's US$600m deal may go ahead with new buyers|author=|date=|website=businesstimes.com.sg|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref><ref>[https://therealdeal.com/2018/05/03/shahal-khan-kamran-hakim-in-contract-to-buy-plaza-hotel-for-600m-sources/ The Real Deal - Shahal Khan, Kamran Hakim in Contract to Buy Plaza Hotel for $600M]</ref> The acquisition is partially financed through a $415 million loan from British real estate investors [[David and Simon Reuben]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/new-yorks-plaza-hotel-to-sell-for-600-million|title=New York's Plaza Hotel to sell for $600 million|first=Matthew|last=Rocco|date=4 May 2018|website=foxbusiness.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref>
In May 2018, Khan and [[Kamran Hakim]], a prominent [[New York City]] landlord and property investor, entered into an agreement to purchase the [[Plaza Hotel]], an historic and high-profile luxury property in [[Manhattan]], for $600 million from [[Sahara India Pariwar]], a [[London]]-based [[India]]n conglomerate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/onweb/2018/05/08/plaza-hotel-s-600-million-deal-may-go-forward-with-new-buyers|title=Plaza Hotel's $600 Million Deal May Go Forward With New Buyers|author=|date=8 May 2018|website=bloombergquint.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/real-estate/plaza-hotels-us600m-deal-may-go-ahead-with-new-buyers|title=Plaza Hotel's US$600m deal may go ahead with new buyers|author=|date=9 May 2018|website=businesstimes.com.sg|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref><ref>[https://therealdeal.com/2018/05/03/shahal-khan-kamran-hakim-in-contract-to-buy-plaza-hotel-for-600m-sources/ The Real Deal - Shahal Khan, Kamran Hakim in Contract to Buy Plaza Hotel for $600M]</ref> The acquisition is partially financed through a $415 million loan from British real estate investors [[David and Simon Reuben]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/new-yorks-plaza-hotel-to-sell-for-600-million|title=New York's Plaza Hotel to sell for $600 million|first=Matthew|last=Rocco|date=4 May 2018|website=foxbusiness.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Khan was born in [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]], of [[India]]n and [[Pakistan]]i heritage. He received a [[bachelor's degree]] in economics from [[American University]] and a [[master's degree]] in [[international development]] from the [[Johns Hopkins University]] [[Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies|Nitze School of Advanced International Studies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahalkhan/|title=Shahal Khan - Linkedin|author=|date=|website=linkedin.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref> Khan primarily resides in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Dubai]], and the [[Portuguese Riviera]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.globaldatasentinel.com/company/management-team/shahal-m-khan/|title=Shahal M. Khan|author=|date=|website=www.globaldatasentinel.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref>
Khan was born in [[New York (state)|New York]], [[United States]], of [[India]]n and [[Pakistan]]i heritage. He received a [[bachelor's degree]] in economics from [[American University]] and a [[master's degree]] in [[international development]] from the [[Johns Hopkins University]] [[Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies|Nitze School of Advanced International Studies]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahalkhan/|title=Shahal Khan - Linkedin|author=|date=|website=linkedin.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref> Khan primarily resides in [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Dubai]], and the [[Portuguese Riviera]] ([[Quinta da Beloura]], [[Sintra]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.globaldatasentinel.com/company/management-team/shahal-m-khan/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321120100/https://www.globaldatasentinel.com/company/management-team/shahal-m-khan/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 21, 2019|title=Shahal M. Khan|author=|date=|website=www.globaldatasentinel.com|accessdate=8 June 2018}}</ref>

==External links==
*[https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=135039333&privcapId=130399224 Bloomberg - Executive Profile: Shahal M. Khan]
*[https://www.globaldatasentinel.com/company/management-team/shahal-m-khan/ Global Data Sentinel - official profile]
*[http://whitecityventures.com/about.html White City Ventures - official profile]
*[https://mice-360.com/our-team/shahal-m-khan/ Mice 360 - official profile]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:10, 21 December 2024

Shahal M. Khan
Born
New York, United States
NationalityAmerican
Alma materAmerican University
Johns Hopkins University

Shahal M. Khan (born New York, United States) is an American businessman. Khan is primarily known for his move to purchase the Plaza Hotel in New York City from the Sahara Group, alongside Kamran Hakim, for $600 million.[1][2][3]

Career

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  • Founder of Burtech Acquisition Corporation- NASDAQ Listed (BRKHU) SPAC. [4]
  • Founder of the Khan Institute for Economics and Cybersecurity partners with American University in Washington D.C. [5]
  • Founder of BIDC (Burkhan Investment Development Corp) agrees to fund $20 million into Enercap Holdings.[6]
  • Founder of Tempus Network agrees to fund $25 million into GMEX Group. [7]
  • Founder of Trinity Hospitality Group (www.trinityholdings.world)
  • Founder of Fortune Investment House, a Bahrain-based real estate investment Bank.
  • Founder of Global Voice Telecom- The First Wholesale International VoIP provider for Global Telecom Operators.
  • CEO of Centile Ltd, a French IPBX software company based in Monaco, from 2004 to 2006.
  • Founder and Vice Chairman of Zebasolar, a solar energy company which received the first Solar License in India.
  • Partner at GlobalTurk Capital, a Turkish merchant bank, from 2012 to 2016.
  • Co-Founder of Mice360 which merged with Global Data Sentinel CyberSecurity Firm (GDS360 also known as Cyvolve ) in 2016.

Plaza Hotel

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In May 2018, Khan and Kamran Hakim, a prominent New York City landlord and property investor, entered into an agreement to purchase the Plaza Hotel, an historic and high-profile luxury property in Manhattan, for $600 million from Sahara India Pariwar, a London-based Indian conglomerate.[8][9][10] The acquisition is partially financed through a $415 million loan from British real estate investors David and Simon Reuben.[11]

Personal life

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Khan was born in New York, United States, of Indian and Pakistani heritage. He received a bachelor's degree in economics from American University and a master's degree in international development from the Johns Hopkins University Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.[12] Khan primarily resides in Washington, D.C., Dubai, and the Portuguese Riviera (Quinta da Beloura, Sintra).[13]

References

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  1. ^ Ritz-Carlton Central Park May Be Sold
  2. ^ Satow, Julie (3 May 2018). "Deal Is Reached to Sell the Plaza Hotel". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. ^ Mody, Seema (27 March 2018). "Up next for crypto-crazed investors: A slice of NYC's Plaza Hotel". cnbc.com. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  4. ^ renaissancecapital.com (2021-08-19). "SPAC BurTech Acquisition files for a $250 million IPO". Renaissance Capital. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  5. ^ Abel |, Natasha (14 April 2023). "A $5 Million Gift to American University Advances Cyber and Economic Security". American University. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  6. ^ "Advanced energy storage technology developed in UAE receives $20m funding from US global infrastructure development firm". gulfnews.com. 29 March 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  7. ^ "Meet GMEX Group - A Leading Global Operator Of Multi-Asset Exchange Trading And Post Trade Software". Tech Company News. 2022-07-30. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  8. ^ "Plaza Hotel's $600 Million Deal May Go Forward With New Buyers". bloombergquint.com. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  9. ^ "Plaza Hotel's US$600m deal may go ahead with new buyers". businesstimes.com.sg. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  10. ^ The Real Deal - Shahal Khan, Kamran Hakim in Contract to Buy Plaza Hotel for $600M
  11. ^ Rocco, Matthew (4 May 2018). "New York's Plaza Hotel to sell for $600 million". foxbusiness.com. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  12. ^ "Shahal Khan - Linkedin". linkedin.com. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  13. ^ "Shahal M. Khan". www.globaldatasentinel.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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