Ifty Nasir
![Ifty Nasir, Founder & CEO of Vestd, with over 20 years in leadership roles at Vestd, Inaverve, Essar, and BP, specializing in equity and business development.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63ab7699acaa43a23e3f306f/659ab2851945ba5e6f4ad15b_6565fe123c6aafa9b8104c5d_secretwiki.webp)
Ifty Nasir is the Founder and CEO of Vestd, a role he has held since July 2014. Vestd is a London-based, FCA-regulated platform designed to facilitate the sharing of equity within businesses, promoting loyalty, commitment, and collaboration among stakeholders. By simplifying the equity distribution process, Vestd enables business leaders to utilize equity as a powerful tool for growth and engagement without the usual complexities and costs.
In addition to his work at Vestd, Nasir founded Inaverve in April 2014, focusing on start-up investment and acceleration. Before these entrepreneurial ventures, he held prominent roles at Essar, including CEO of Essar Energy - E&P and Executive Director. Nasir's career spans over two decades at BP, where he served in various capacities, such as Vice President - Group Business Development, Director - Business Development, and Commercial Director for multiple regions. His extensive experience in business development, commercial strategy, and leadership has equipped him with a deep understanding of the global energy and investment sectors.
• Vestd, Founder & CEO: Jul 2014 - Present
• Inaverve, Founder: Apr 2014 - Present
• Essar, CEO Essar Energy - E&P: Sep 2011 - Apr 2014
• Essar, Executive Director: Jul 2008 - Sep 2011
• BP, Vice President - Group Business Development: 2006 - 2008
• BP, Director - Business Development: 2005 - 2006
• BP, Commercial Director - Africa, Middle East, Russia & Caspian Region: 2003 - 2005
• BP, Commercial Director - Middle East & Pakistan: 2001 - 2003
• BP, Projects Director - Acquisitions & Divestments: 2000 - 2001
• BP, Business Manager: 1998 - 2000
• BP, Gas Marketing Manager: 1995 - 1998
• BP, Commercial Manager - Alliance Gas: 1992 - 1996
• BP, Development Chemist: 1988 - 1992