Ghassan Ayidh

As the founder of OxMar Partners, Ghassan Ayidh brings a unique combination of hands-on business experience, strategic leadership, and a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern market—particularly Saudi Arabia, a region ripe with untapped potential. Born into an entrepreneurial household, Ghassan's extensive experience working in small and medium businesses—spanning founding, liquidation, failure, acquisition, operation, and exit—equips him with the knowledge and expertise needed to navigate the complexities of these markets.
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Ghassan's leadership style is rooted in professionalism and confidence. He has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead teams, manage large-scale projects, and deliver results in challenging environments. His global perspective, shaped by his experiences across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, uniquely positions him to identify and capitalize on opportunities that others might overlook. His commitment to building and growing successful teams is evident in every aspect of his career, making him the ideal candidate to create a vision, build teams around it, and drive it to success.
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During his time at Harvard Business School, the birthplace of search funds, Ghassan dedicated half of his studies to mastering the intricacies of managing, building, strategies, and growing small and medium businesses. He also worked directly with case writers and professors of Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (EtA), engaging with dozens of search fund entrepreneurs across different phases, deepening his understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within this space. This combination of academic rigor and practical insight makes him an ideal partner for investors seeking to capitalize on high-growth opportunities.