06/05/2026
Please join me in welcoming Islam Kandil, MBA, PMP, to .
What makes Islam unique is that he doesn't approach simply as a broker. He approaches it as a business owner, investor, and former Fortune 500 finance executive.
With more than 20 years of experience spanning corporate finance, investments, business development, and strategic advisory services, Islam brings a level of financial analysis and business acumen uncommon in our industry. Prior to commercial real estate, he served as Senior Finance Director at Compass Group, a Fortune 500 company with more than $42 billion in global revenue, where he contributed to over $500 million in new business wins and helped drive significant operational growth across a multi-state region.
Today, Islam advises investors, business owners, and entrepreneurs throughout the Carolinas on acquisitions and dispositions, and exits, transactions, and warehouse assets, retail site selection, , and opportunities.
As Principal of IK Investments, he understands transactions from both sides of the table. He evaluates opportunities through the lens of an investor and finance executive—analyzing cash flow, risk, valuation, and long-term strategy before recommending a course of action.
His expertise includes:
▪ Advisory
▪ & M&A Transactions
▪ Sourcing
▪ Strategies
▪ & Underwriting
▪ & Deal Structuring
▪ , & Transactions
▪ Cross-Border Advisory ( –US)
Fluent in English and Arabic, with working knowledge of French, Islam also provides valuable insight for clients with international business and investment interests.
At , we believe our clients deserve advisors who understand more than just real estate. They deserve professionals who understand business, finance, operations, and investment strategy.
Islam embodies that philosophy, and we are excited to have him as part of our growing team.
Please join me in welcoming him to the OAC family.