Fahad Abdulrahman Al Mukhaizim
Board Member & Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Fahad Al Mukhaizim is Chief Executive Officer at National Investments Company since 2014. He has also been a board member since 2022. Mr. Al Mukhaizim has held many keyleadership positions within NIC from 2001 until today. He has 30 years of experience in Localand Arab Investments, Asset Management and Direct Investments.

Mr. Al Mukhaizim is currently the Chairman at: Kuwait Clearing Company, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Company, Shorouq Pack Company for packaging Materials & Plastic cards, OSOS Holding Group Company, Kuwait Emirates Holding Company, A’amal Holding Compnay, Al-Waseet Financial Business Company, Kiwan Real Estate Company, OSOS United Real Estate Group Company, Tagzia Group Company, Kayan Real Estate Development Company. He is a Board member at: Umm Al Qaiwain General Investments Company, United Company for Investment & Real Estate Development (Almuttahed). He is Partner-Manager at Al Nugoua for General Trading Company, Partner at National Investments Company Holding, and General Manager at National Investment Company Lebanon Holding.

Mr. Al Mukhaizim was previously a Vice Chairman at Al Safat Investment company, Board Member of Wethaq Takaful Insurance Company, First Investment Company and Al-Safwa Group Holding Company, Danah Al-Safat Food stuff Company. He previously held roles including Local Investment Officer at Kuwait Foreign Trading Contracting & Investment Co. (KFTCIC), Senior Investment Analyst for Local & Arab Investments at WAFRA International Investment Company, and Investment Supervisor at Axceuas Investment Company in Ohio.

Mr. Al Mukhaizim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance and Banking from Kuwait University, and an MBA from Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA.

Hamad S. Al Humaidi
CEO Consultant

Mr. Hamad Soud Al Humaidi serves as Chief Executive Officer Consultant - Investments at National Investments Company (NIC), bringing over 25 years of experience in asset management, investment strategy, and financial product development. In his current role, he provides strategic guidance on the company’s proprietary portfolio and leads key initiatives aimed at enhancing investment performance and long-term shareholder value.

Mr. Al Humaidi began his career at NIC in 1999 as a Financial Analyst in the Research and Studies Department, and has since held several leadership roles within the Asset Management Sector. From 2014 to 2024, he served as Executive Vice President of Asset Management, where he successfully led efforts to grow assets under management, oversaw local and GCC proprietary portfolios, and played a central role in the launch of NIC’s Market Making service.

Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Manager of Asset Management, contributing to the development and expansion of the department’s product offerings. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in launching and managing several of NIC’s flagship investment funds.

Mr. Al Humaidi has also served on the boards of First Investment Company, Boubyan International Holding Company, and Gulf Investment House.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Seattle University in Washington, USA.

AlMuthana M. Al Maktoum
Managing Director

Mr. AlMuthana Al Maktoum serves as Managing Director of the Wealth Management Sector at National Investments Company (NIC), bringing over 21 years of experience in investment and asset management.

He began his career at NIC as Head of the Asset Management Department at MENASS, developing expertise in portfolio management and investment strategy across local and regional markets.

Throughout his career, Mr. Al Maktoum has served on the boards of several financial and investment companies, including Board Member and CEO of Kuwait Foundry Company since 2019, Vice Chairman of Egyptian Kuwait Foundry S.A.E since 2019, and Board Member of Kuwait Central Securities Depository since 2023. He is also a Board Member of MENA Capital Holding Co., Shorouq Pack Co., and Al Waseet Financial Business Co.

His previous board roles include Saudi Holding Projects Group, AlRazzi Holding Company, OSOS Holding Group, First Real Estate Co., and Aamal Holding Company.

Mr. Al Maktoum holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Kuwait University and an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard University.

Shahnaz Bachai
Managing Director

Mrs. Shahnaz Bachai serves as Managing Director of the Operations & Settlements Sector at National Investments Company (NIC), bringing over 20 years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, and regulatory compliance.

She began her career in operations at Global Investment House (now KAMCO Invest), where she managed a variety of local, GCC, and private equity funds across middle and back-office functions. Throughout her career, she has overseen operations for thousands of local, GCC, international, online, discretionary, non-discretionary, and custody client portfolios, as well as investment funds, treasury, and market-making activities — with a cumulative value exceeding KWD 1 billion.

Mrs. Bachai has led major departmental transformations, implementing high-level processes, policies, and procedures. She has also played a key role in system upgrades and personnel training and development. Her work is underpinned by deep knowledge of Capital Markets Authority regulations within her scope of responsibilities. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Financial Institutions from Kuwait University with honors, and is certified by the Securities & Investment Institute (UK) with an Investment Administration Qualification (IAQ).

Mr. Bashar Khan
Managing Director

Mr. Bashar Khan serves as Managing Director of Investment Banking at National Investments Company (NIC), bringing over 15 years of experience in investment banking, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and financial advisory.. 

Prior to joining NIC, Mr. Khan held positions at National Petroleum Services Company (NAPESCO), Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz), and KPMG in Chicago. Throughout his career, he has successfully led numerous transactions involving mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, capital raising, feasibility studies, valuations, and strategic advisory for clients. He has also managed an oil and gas private equity fund.

Mr. Khan holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is a CFA Charterholder and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Sulaiman A. AlDerbas
Managing Director

Mr. Sulaiman Al Derbas serves as Managing Director of the Strategy Sector at National Investments Company, bringing over 16 years of experience in investment management, strategic asset allocation, and planning.

He began his career as a Junior Analyst at Wafra Inc. in New York City, followed by seven years at the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), where he served as Chief Investment Analyst within the hedge funds team. He later spent eight years at the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS), where he led the Alternative Investments department, overseeing investments in absolute return and return-enhancing strategies, as well as managing strategic partnerships.

Throughout his career, Mr. Al Derbas has held several leadership positions, including Chairman of Al-Rawdatain Water Bottling Company, Vice Chairman of Qaroh PET Products Company, and Vice Chairman of Wafra Real Estate Company. He has also represented PIFSS in multiple Limited Partner Advisory Committees (LPACs), fund directorships, and served as a strategic committee member of Capital Constellation.
Mr. Alderbas earned a BS with honors in Accounting and Management, minor in finance, from Purdue University

Mr. Al Derbas holds a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Accounting and Management, with a minor in Finance, from Purdue University.

Faleh Sultan
Managing Director

Mr. Faleh Sultan serves as Managing Director of Information Technology at National Investments Company (NIC), bringing over 23 years of experience in digital transformation, strategic IT leadership, and enterprise technology management.

Before joining NIC, Mr. Sultan held several senior leadership roles across Kuwait’s financial and investment sectors. He previously served as Chief Information Technology Officer at Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET), and spent nearly two decades at Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait and Burgan Bank, where he led the transformation of customer-facing technologies and digital channels into agile, scalable platforms. His career began in system administration and project management, providing a strong foundation in IT architecture and infrastructure.

Mr. Sultan is recognized for his ability to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives with strategic foresight, operational discipline, and a people-centric leadership style. He is known for fostering high-performing teams, driving innovation, and aligning technology with business growth.

He holds an engineering degree from Carleton University in Canada.

Amro Sarhan
Executive Director

Mr. Amro Sarhan serves as Managing Director of the Asset Management Sector at National Investments Company (NIC), with over 15 years of experience in asset management, investment strategy, and market research across GCC markets.

He has held progressive leadership roles at NIC, including Executive Director of the Portfolios and Funds Department and Senior Director of the Investment Portfolios Department. In these roles, he led the formulation of asset management strategies, oversaw fund performance, and guided initiatives to enhance portfolio growth and diversification.

Prior to joining NIC, Mr. Sarhan served as a Financial Analyst in advisory services at KPMG Kuwait, where he contributed to M&A advisory and project due diligence across various sectors. He began his career as an external auditor at RSM Albazie & Co., building a strong foundation in financial analysis and reporting.

Mr. Sarhan holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Saint Mary’s University in Canada, and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minor in Economics from the American University of Kuwait. He is also a CFA Charterholder.