Umar Ilyas

Associate

Umar Ilyas has built a broad knowledge base in the capital advisory sector, working in
investment, pension asset valuation, corporate restructuring and debt advisory.

Before joining MDW Capital, Umar worked at Interpath, advising corporate clients on new
facilities and refinancings.

Umar started his career at KPMG where he was as an investment adviser to some of the UK’s
largest pension funds regarding their asset allocations, including close insights into private debt,
and long-term de-risking strategies. Clients allocated over £250 million to managers
recommended by Umar including an evergreen investment – the first of its kind – with Partners
Group by Telefonica.

In the world away from advisory, Umar enjoys reading, which now includes reading children’s books to his first child. He also enjoys bike riding and hiking and considers himself a fitness enthusiast (though his wife may not).