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Executive Management

The Executive Management team of GIH comprises accomplished industry veterans, each with the experience and dedication required to deliver competitive financial and investment solutions to our customers. It is their single-minded focus on the business that drives our success.

 

Bader Abdullah Al-Ali, Chief Executive Officer
     

A Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Miami, U.S, Mr. Al-Ali joined GIH in 1999 as Head of Investment Funds and Real Estate Operations. Since then he has held several positions from Deputy CEO in-charge of Investment Funds, Treasury and Human Resources in 2004 to his current position as CEO. His experience and expertise span over 24 years in banking, finance, and investment. Mr. Al-Ali is also an active Board Member of Sama Educational Co., Inc., USA and Vice Chairman of Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Co., Kuwait

 
 
Bashar Naser Al-Tuwaijri, Senior Vice President
     

A Bachelor Degree in Banking and Finance from Kuwait University. Mr. Al Tuwaijri joined GIH in 2004 and is currently the Senior Vice President of Direct Investment, Investment Funds and Investment Placement. Prior to that, Mr. Al Tuwaijri has held the position of Vice Chairman of Amar Finance and Leasing Co., Kuwait, Vice Chairman of Madain Property Co., Dubai, Board member of Inovest Investment Co., Bahrain. Mr. Al Tuwaijri is also the Vice Chairman of Majan Development Co., Oman. From 1996 to 2003, he held several positions at NBK before being appointed Corporate Credit Manager.

 
 
Rafeeq Mohiddin Maruf, Senior Vice President, Treasury
     

A Master Degree of Science with specialization in Geology – India and Fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants (FFA) U.K., Mr. Maruf joined GIH in the year 2000 and is currently the Senior Vice President, Treasury. He has over 36 years of experience in the finance and investment sector including credit, Islamic banking, finance and investments. Mr. Maruf has held distinguished positions at Kuwait Finance House, Burgan Bank and Union Bank of India.

 
 
Abdullah Ali Al-Sane, Vice President, Direct Investment
     

A Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Kuwait University (1994). Mr. Al-Sane joined GIH in 2005 and is currently the Vice President of Direct Investment. Prior to that, Mr. Al-Sane worked for the Industrial Bank of Kuwait (1994 - 2005). Mr. Al-Sane is also a Member of the Board of Directors of Wethaq Takaful Insurance (Kuwait), Gulf Real Estate (Saudia Arabia) , and Capivest (Bahrain).

 
 
Aref Abdulla Al-Ajmi, Vice President, Human Resources
& Administration
     

Mr. Al-Ajmi joined GIH as a Senior Manager of Human Resources Dept. in March 2007. In addition, he is also handling Administrations Department. Mr. Al-Ajmi has a cumulative experience of over 20 years in the government & telecom. sectors. In 1993, he started his career with the Ministry of Interior, and was head of the Training Division in the Information System Department. Then he joined “Wataniya” Telecom. in 1999. His next assignment was with “Zain” Telecom. where he spent 3 years leading "Dar Al-Etisalat" (VIP) Dept. Then he joined the Human Resources Dept. leading the Training & Development Team for another 3 years, in addition he was the Project Manager for the "Thuraya" Satellite Telecom. Services in Kuwait. 

 
 
Mohamed Mahsoom Ameen, Vice President, Financial Control
     

A Bachelor Degree in Commerce from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura - Sri Lanka. Mr. Ameen joined GIH in 2004 and is currently the Vice President for Financial Control Department and currently responsible for the overall financial controls, settlements and management reporting functions at GIH. Mr. Ameen brings with him over 22 years of global work experience in finance, management consulting, auditing and Islamic Banking with large multinational companies, including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), Ernst & Young (E&Y) and Kuwait Finance House. Mr. Ameen is an F.C.A. of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, F.C.M.A. of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka, A.C.M.A. of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants of the U.K. and M.I.F.C. of the Institute of Financial Consultants of the U.S.A.

 
 
Yaser Abdelaziz Gomaa, Vice President, Risk Management & Compliance
     

A Bachelor Degree in Commerce from Helwan University, Egypt. Mr. Goma’a joined GIH in 1999. In his current role as Vice President, Risk Management & Compliance, Mr. Goma'a is completely responsible for the sound functioning of his department at GIH. Prior to that, Mr. Goma'a has over 20 years of work experience in finance and accounting in Islamic financial services industry. He has worked at SADAFCO (Kuwait Branch).He is also the Board of Director’s Secretary

 
 
Ahed Mohammad Okasha, Assistant Vice President, Information Technology
     

A Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Communication from Kuwait University Mr. Okasha was appointed as Senior Manager for Information Technology in February 2007. Prior to his appointment Mr. Okasha served as Director of Information Technology at the American University of Kuwait (AUK). Mr. Okasha is a Member of Kuwait Society of Engineers (KSE), IEEE Kuwait and International Chapter, Information System Security Program (ISSP). He is also a recipient of several awards from Council Of Ministers to IDC Spokesperson.

 
 
Mohammad Omar Jasser, Consultant, Sharia' Compliance
     

A Master Degree in Islamic Banking, and a Bachelor Degree in Sharia' & Economics from the University of Jordan. Mr. Jasser joined GIH in 2001 and is currently a Consultant for the Sharia’ Compliance. In his present role at GIH, he is a member of Executive Committee of the Sharia' Supervisory Board where he is responsible for ensuring the Sharia' compliance of all activities and operations at GIH. Prior to that, Mr. Jasser has held positions in external audit and Banking at KPMG (Kuwait), and Cario Amman Bank, Jordan. Mr. Jasser is also a Sharia' Board Member of several Islamic financial institutions and Islamic Funds. Mr. Jasser is Certified in Islamic Public Accounting (CIPA).

 
 
Mohammed Al- Nughaimish, Senior Manager, International Fund
     
Holds a Master Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Maastricht School of Business.  Mr. Alnughaimish, who joined GIH in early 2002, is a Senior Manager, running the International Fund Department (IFD) and handling the Private Equity projects in DID. Mr. Alnughaimish has held a number of positions such as a Board of Director in the Excellence Education Co. (Kuwait) and Arkan AlKuwait Real Estate Co.  (Kuwait) and is currently a Board of Director in Inovest Co. (Bahrain) and Gulf Real Estate in Saudi Arabia, Stronghaven, Inc. (USA) and Transocean Capital, Inc. (USA).
 
 
 

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