Executive Management

Faisal Mansour Sarkhou

Chief Executive Officer

Faisal was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Kamco Invest in 2014 and has led the company to become one of the key players in the regional financial services sector. He enjoys a wealth of experience in investment services namely investment banking and asset management.

 

He joined the Company in 2000 and has held several managerial positions including head of Corporate Finance and head of Financial Services & Investments, responsible for advising and executing mergers and acquisitions, underwritings, private placements, debt issuances, restructuring transactions, and private equity. Earlier in his career he was a member of the Corporate Finance Team at KPMG in Kuwait.

 

He sits on the board of several reputable companies, member of advisory boards and executive committees and a prominent speaker in various investment forums.

 

Faisal holds a BSc Economics degree with honors from the University of Birmingham, UK and an EMBA with distinction from HEC Paris, France.

Abdullah Mohammad AlSharekh

Managing Director of Markets and Investment Banking

AlSharekh joined Kamco Invest in 2020 as Managing Director of Markets and Investment Banking bringing with him extensive and diverse experience across all core areas from treasury and corporate banking to investment banking and asset management.

 

Prior to joining Kamco Invest, AlSharekh led the Economic & Investment team of the Hareer and Boubyan Development Agency and was Managing Director at Sharq Capital where he led investment activity across asset classes. Prior to that, he held several executive positions with key international and regional financial institutions including Executive Director at the Securities Division of Goldman Sachs, Executive Manager of Corporate Banking at the National Bank of Kuwait, in addition to Investment Banking at NBK Capital. He also worked for the Fixed Income Trading Group of Brown Brothers Harriman on Wall Street and the M&A Execution Team of HSBC in London.

 

He holds a dual BA in Economics and Public & Private Sector Organizations from Brown University, USA and a dual MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Nawal Mulla-Hussain

Managing Director of Support Operations

Nawal Mulla-Hussain joined Kamco Invest in 2019 as Managing Director of Support Operations following the merger of Global Investment House and Kamco Invest.

 

She is a professional with over 29 years of experience. She started her career at the Legal Department of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) and left five years later to join Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) in 1994 where she held a Legal Counsel position. At KIA she was part of the team entrusted with the establishment of Kuwait Small Projects Company, the first government initiative aimed at supporting small to medium projects in the local market. In 2004, Nawal joined Global to head the Legal Department and was promoted to Executive Vice President Legal & Compliance in 2010 and played a vital role in the development and restructuring of the Company. In 2017 she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer heading the entire support group.

 

She holds a Law degree from Kuwait University.

Mohammed Abdullah Al-Hubail

Managing Director of Corporate Affairs & Admin

Mohammed joined Kamco Invest in 2009 and was promoted to Chief Resources Officer in 2013. Following the merger of Global Investment House and Kamco Invest in 2019, he became Managing Director of Corporate Affairs & Admin.

 

He has 29 years of extensive practical experience in the fields of Human Resources, Administration, and Accounting. He worked with Enhanced Engineering & Multi-Technologies Co. as a managing director, Kuwait Investment Project Co., and with the Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company.

 

He is the Chairman and CEO of Manafae Holding Company and a member of board of directors of several companies in Kuwait. 

Hanaa Hasan Taha

Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer

Hanaa joined Kamco Invest in 2019 as Director of Financial Planning & Control and Accounting Operations following the merger of Global Investment House and Kamco Invest and she was promoted to Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer.

 

She has a long and high professional experience. Prior to the merge she was Senior Vice President, Head of Finance and Treasury at Global and has played a vital role in the merge transaction. She joined Global in January 2007 and has held several managerial positions. She brought with her a wealth of experience in finance, accounting, business analysis, budgeting and strategic planning, Due Diligence, Funds and portfolio accounting. Hanaa served on the board of several regional Asset Management, Investment Banking and Brokerage Companies as a Chairman and Board Member. She also held several positions as a Chairman of Audit Committee and Member of different committees mainly audit committees, investment committees and executive committees. Prior to joining Global, she worked for Kuwait Financial Center.

 

She obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Major Accounting (with Excellence in Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Financial & Commercial Institutions and Applied Statistics) from Ain Shams University (Cairo- Egypt).

Salah Al Wuhaib

Senior Executive Director of Equity and Fixed Income

Joined Kamco Invest in 2006 and was promoted to Chief Assets Officer in 2016 overseeing equity investments and in 2019 became Senior Executive Director of Equity and Fixed Income.

 

With over 24 years of experience in portfolio and fund management, he has established an outstanding track record. The funds under his team's management have consistently achieved top rankings, reflecting his exceptional skills and expertise. He plays a pivotal role in implementing the asset strategies and allocation, ensuring optimal performance and sustainable growth.

 

Prior to joining Kamco Invest, he was Assistant Deputy Director of Investments at Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, managing the hedge fund portfolio During his time there, he worked with large international institutions gaining experience in funds, equities and alternative investments, also representing Kuwait Fund on various boards and Committees.

 

He holds a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Eastern Washington University.

Sana Al-Hadlaq

Senior Executive Director of Wealth Management

Joined Kamco Invest in 2002 in Asset Management and then was promoted to start and lead the company’s Wealth Management Team.

 

With over 20 years of experience in wealth management, she possesses a diverse skill set that includes client advisory, fund raising, and cultivating strong relationships with various investors, including high net worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. Her unwavering commitment and adept leadership have been instrumental in expanding the company's client base, driving significant growth in assets under management, and successfully closing numerous investment banking transactions. 

 

Prior to joining Kamco Invest, she worked with Kuwait News Agency as the Head of Planning and Development Office.

 

She serves as a board member for several listed and unlisted companies in Kuwait and a member of several management committees.

 

She Holds a BSc. from Kuwait University in Political Science and General Administration. She also has various certifications and qualifications within wealth management and leadership.

Mohammed Al Othman

Executive Director of Alternative Investments

Joined Kamco Invest in 2010 and was promoted to lead the real estate investments and then the alternative investments.

 

He has over 19 years of experience in asset management, investment banking and financial advisory services. His areas of expertise include managing real estate funds, private equity funds, valuation studies and financial advisory services across a variety of sectors.

 

He started his career at Ernst & Young in the State of Kuwait, where he led team of professionals to complete/conclude a large number of financial restructuring plans, mergers & acquisitions and valuation engagements. He then joined Kuwait Finance House “KFH”- Direct Investment Department and became responsible for its real estate arm in/at Saudi Arabia. In addition, he participated in the restructuring exercise of KFH’s group of companies and contributed to a variety of financial advisory activities.

 

He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from INSEAD in the French Republic and a Bachelor of Accounting and Management from the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom. He is a member of several boards of directors of leading companies in Kuwait and the region.