Jamil Nawaz
Regional Director
Jamil Nawaz was born in Ilford, Essex, and educated at Redbridge Technical College in London, where he earned an RSA Diploma in Commerce and a BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance. After completing his studies, he relocated to the North West of England with his family and established a successful retail food and drink business, which he managed for 13 years.
He later founded an independent music record label and digital studio, building international networks that led to the development of an import and export enterprise focused on vinyl and compact disc products. In addition, Jamil has extensive experience in residential property management, consultancy, and acquisition, as well as broader import and export operations across various sectors.
Contact: jamil@princerice.co.uk
Dean Washington - Senior Corporate Partner
Dean Washington is a seasoned lawyer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the legal profession and business world. He has served as Managing Partner of a law firm specializing in family and personal injury law and has ventured into various entrepreneurial pursuits.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Celebrities Unisex Hair Salon: Founded in 1998 and sold to a well-known NBA player in 2002
- Rita's Water Ice Franchise: Purchased in 2007 and still owned
- Physical Commodities Brokerage: Entered the industry in 2009, leveraging global contacts to broker transactions for various commodities
- Hygenics International, LLC: Partnered to market KOllarguard, a product preventing ring-around-the-collar
- Licensing Agency: Co-ventured to broker celebrity names for consumer product promotions
Commodities Expertise
- Energy Commodities: Crude Oil (Saudi Arabian and Eastern European), Kerosene/Jet Fuel, Diesel Fuel
- Metals: Copper Cathodes, Gold Bullion/Dust, Scrap Steel, Iron Ore
- Agricultural Commodities: Coffee, Sugar, Rice, Soybeans, Apples (Golden Delicious and Honeycrisp), Pears, Onions, Potatoes, Cattle, Rhubarb, Asparagus
- Other Commodities: Corrugated Cardboard, Rough/Cut Diamonds, Cement
Professional Experience
- Managing Partner, Law Firm
- Physical Commodities Broker
- Entrepreneur and Business Owner
Contact: dean@princerice.co.uk
Ahmead Abid Farhud Fyad
Corporate Partner – Middle East Region
Ahmead Abid Farhud Fyad was educated in Kuwait, where he successfully gained a degree in International Business and Finance.
Ahmead Abid Farhud Fyad left education to move to England with his family to set up a thriving textile business, which he successfully managed for 6 years. Then he set up a rice business, he also successfully managed for 10 years.
Other portfolio areas include property management and consultancy and acquisition where Ahmead has vast experience and knowledge gained from several years of working in these areas.
Beyond his leadership in sales and marketing, Ahmead Fyad brings extensive experience in structuring complex commodity deals.
He specialises in agricultural products and is well-versed in oil, gas. With over 9 years of hands-on experience in the commodity sector.
Contact: ahmead@princerice.co.uk
Dennis Gayle
Sales Director
Dennis is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of sales projects, strategically selecting and implementing tailored marketing strategies for each development. A core aspect of his role involves leading and inspiring a high-performing local sales team to drive consistent, results-oriented performance.
Beyond his leadership in sales and marketing, Dennis brings extensive experience in structuring complex commodity deals. He specialises in gold and is well-versed in oil, gas, and agricultural products. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in the commodity sector, Dennis has developed a deep, well-rounded expertise and a strong network across global markets.
Contact: dennis@princerice.co.uk
