Investor Relations Board of Directors
Mr. Yusuf Abdullah Taqi Chairman
Experience:
- Director since March 2024.
- Over 36 Years of experience in the fields of Islamic Banking, Audit, and Advisory Services.
- Board member in Bapco Refining BSC.
- Board member in Bahrain Marina Development Company W.L.L.
- Board member in Infinity Capital W.L.L.
Qualification:
- Honorary Doctoral Degree from Husson University – USA
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Husson University – USA
- Certified Public Accountant “CPA”
Sh. Ahmed Bin Isa Khalifa Al Khalifa Vice Chairman
Experience:
- Director since March 2017.
- Over 36 years of experience in governance and Project & information management.
Qualification:
- Master Certificate in Project Management from the George Washington University – USA
- BSc in Computer Science from Saint Edwards University – USA
Mr. Ali Murad Ali Murad Board Member
Experience:
- Director since April 2022.
- Over 24 years of experience in the Banking and Private Sectors, as well as the fields of Credit Analysis, Treasury, Private Banking, and Investment.
- Vice Chairman and Co-Founder of Pinnacle W.L.L. – Bahrain
- Board Member of GFH Financial Group.
- Board Member in several companies such as GFH Capital SA, GFH Partners. Ltd. Dubai, Al Areen Holding Company, and EAT app.
Qualification:
- BSc and BA in Marketing from Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts – USA
Mr. Mazen Ibrahim Abdulkarim Board Member
Experience:
- Director since September 2020.
- Over 31 Years of experience in the fields of Banking and financial Investments.
- Board Member of Esterad Investment Company B.S.C. – Kingdom of Bahrain.
- Board Member of Gulf Investment Corporation G.S.C. – Kuwait.
- Board Member of Sayacorp Aqar W.L.L. – Kingdom of Bahrain.
Qualification:
- BSc with Honours in Finance from Bentley University – USA
Mr. Riyadh Eid Al Ya'qoub Board Member
Experience:
- Director since October 2018.
- Over 36 Years of experience in the field of Leadership, Management & Project Supervision within the Government Sector.
Qualification:
- MSc in Systems Management from the Naval Postgraduate School, USA
- National Diploma in Aerospace Studies from the Brunel
- Certificate in Operation Research (OR) from the Royal Military College of Science – UK
- Successfully completed a Workshop on the Future of Corporate Governance – American University – KOGOD School of Business
- Successfully completed a Workshop on Principles of Financial Restructuring – Executive Education Academy
- Successfully completed a Workshop on Global Corporate Governance Challenges – Executive Education Academy
- Successfully completed a Workshop on Digital Business Strategy Harnessing Our Digital Future – Massachusetts Institute of Technology
H.E. Ayman Tawfiq Almoayed Board Member
Experience:
- Director since March 2024.
- Over 22 Years of experience in the public and private sectors.
- Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, after spending close to 4 years as Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs. (2018 – 2022)
- Chairman of Arab Shipbuilding and Repair Yard Company “ASRY”.
- Chairman of Hope Fund.
- Chairman of Chambers & Guilds WLL.
- Chairman of Sports Cities Company.
- Chairman of Arabian Gulf Capital.
- Supervisory Board Chairman of Kempinski Hotel – Germany
- Board Member of the General Sports Authority.
Qualification:
- Master’s in Business Administration focused on Business of Law from the University of Cambridge – UK
- Bachelor of Laws from the University of Kent – UK College – USA
Sh. Isa bin Khalid Al Khalifa Board Member
Experience:
- Director since March 2024.
- Over 21 Years of experience in the fields of Corporate Banking and Investment.
- Board Member & Audit Committee Chairman of Alba BSC “ALBA”.
- Founder and Managing Director of Seaspring WLL.
Qualification:
- Master’s in Science in Global Financial Analysis from Bentley College – USA
- Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance from Bentley College – USA
Mr. Salah Abdulla Sharif Board Member
Experience:
- Director since December 2024.
- Over 38 Years of experience in many fields in the Banking Sector.
- COO of GFH Financial Group – Bahrain
- Chairman of Student Quarters – USA
- Chairman of Big Sky Asset Management – USA
- Board Member in several Projects and Operating Companies that fall under the GFH Financial Group Brand.
- Board Member of Infracorp B.S.C.c – Bahrain
Qualification:
- MBA with Distinction from Glamorgon University – Wales
Mr. Dawod Mohammad Al Ghoul Board Member
Experience:
- Director since December 2024.
- Over 21 years of experience in Financial Planning, Strategy, Investment, and Financial Restructuring.
- CEO Financial Services and Group Chief Investment Officer, Ethmar International Holding – UAE
- Board Member of Solidarity First Insurance – Jordan
Qualification:
- Certified Public Accountant “CPA”
- Master’s in accounting from the University of Colorado – USA
- BSc In Accounting from the University of Jordan – Jordan
Mr. Razi Al Merbati Board Member
Experience:
- Director since May 2025.
- Over 23 Years of experience in banking and finance including Islamic investments, advisory, private banking and wealth management.
- CEO of GFH Capital – S.A. and the Group Chief Placement Officer of GFH Financial Group.
- Board Member of Esterad Investment Company – Kingdom of Bahrain
- Board Member of Gulf Central Company – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Qualification:
- BSc. In Business Informatics, AMA International University, Kingdom of Bahrain