Board of Directors
Khaled Waleed Al Falah
Chairman of the Board
Mr. Khaled Al Falah is the Chairman of National Investments Company, has extensive experience in the financial services and industrial sectors.
Mr. Khaled Al Falah Currently, He is the Business Development Director at Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al Kharafi & Sons, as well he is Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at MENA Capital.
Mr. Khaled Al Falah is a member of the Board of Director at Boursa Kuwait securities Company and Bahrain Steel Company, He is also Member of the Executive Committee at Foulath Holding Company.
Previously, he was part of the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs and the Investment Products Department at NBK Capital.
Mr. Khaled Al Falah holds a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California .
Bader Nasser Al Kharafi
Vice Chairman
Mr. Bader Nasser Al Kharafi is the Founder and CEO of BNK Holding, his personal holding company headquartered in Kuwait and established in 2016. BNK Holding oversees and manages a portfolio of businesses spanning over multiple industries that include healthcare, technology, telecom, industrial, securities exchange (through the Kuwait Boursa privatization), food & beverage, media, manufacturing, real estate, and automotive.
Since 2003, Mr. Bader Al Kharafi is the Executive Director of Al Kharafi Group, one of the largest privately owned and diversified conglomerates based out of Kuwait and is well known across the GCC and the MENA region, owned by the Kharafi family. The Group includes more than 135 registered companies operating in more than 28 countries, in various sectors including construction, trading & manufacturing, investments & development, as well as travel & leisure.
He holds many Board level positions which include being Chairman of Gulf Cables, a manufacturing provider of cables, Vice Chairman & CEO at Zain Group, a leading mobile voice, data, and digital services operator to over 50.9 million active individual and business customers as of March 31, 2022. Additionally, he is a Board Member ( Chairman ) at Gulf Bank, an industry-leading financial services provider, Board Member of National Investments Company, a leading Kuwaiti investment house publicly traded on the Boursa Kuwait licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Kuwait and Capital Markets Authority, Vice Chairman of Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. (HEISCO), a major engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracting company based in Kuwait with a diversified range of business in oil & gas, petrochemicals, power, pressure equipment manufacturing, shipbuilding & repair, dredging & marine construction, civil construction, maintenance, and other industrial services including heavy industry projects.
Furthermore, he is a Board Member of Foulath Holding B.S.C. a Bahraini steel production plant, Board Member at Mentor Arabia, a regional non-governmental organization aiming at empowering children and youth.
Additionally, he is the Vice Chairman of Diamond International Motors company in Egypt, the authorized distributor agent for Mitsubishi vehicles. Until October 2021, he was the Chairman for National Paper Company, a pioneer of the paper industry in Egypt and the Middle East.
Mr. Bader Al Kharafi is the official representative of the consortium as Chairman of the Board of the Executive Committee of Boursa Kuwait. With this appointment, Boursa Kuwait won the privatization auction, taking a 44% equity stake in the local stock exchange.
Under BNK holding, BNK Automotive acquired the franchise rights for Volvo Cars for Kuwait in 2019 and Polestar for Kuwait in 2022 and under BNK Motion, he also acquired the franchise rights for Piaggio Group and Vanderhall Motor Works in 2020.
Mr. Bader Al Kharafi has an ethical obligation towards society and its people and through his capacity as Chairman of INJAZ, a non-profit, non-governmental organization, they deliver educational programs on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness to students from KG to 12th Grade with the aim of inspiring and educating future generations.
Furthermore, he was appointed as a board member of UNHCR The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ‘Sustainability Board’. This Board is mandated to provide sustainable and innovative solutions for refugees in the MENA region.
He is also a member of the Middle East Advisory Board at Coutts, the wealth division of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group and a Board Member of the Kuwait-British Friendship Society, an entity dedicated to boosting and maintaining the excellent relationship between Kuwait and the U.K. since 1992.
Mr. Bader Al Kharafi has obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kuwait University and an MBA from London Business School. Moreover, he is currently pursuing a PhD at IE Business School in Spain.
Anas Khaled Al Saleh
Board Member
Mr. Anas Al Saleh is currently Chairman of SAK Holding Company and a Board Member of the National Bank of Kuwait. He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait and held several ministerial posts, including Minister of Finance, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs, and Minister of Interior.
He held board positions with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Market Committee (Market Regulatory Authority), the Kuwait Stock Exchange Committee (Boursa Kuwait before privatization), Kuwait Clearing Company (as Chairman), Kuwait Invest Holding Company (as Chairman), and Kuwait Real Estate Company. He was also General Manager of Sadeem Al Kuwait General Trading and Contracting Company.
Mr. Al Saleh holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Finance from Portland State University (1997), and an honorary doctorate from the same institution (2017).
Taibah Mohammad Al Qatami
Board Member
Mrs. Taibah Al Qatami is currently the CEO of Retail 965 General Trading, and a board member of the Kuwait Dairy Company.
Mrs. Taibah Al Qatami joined the Private Equity Department at the General Organization for Social Insurance during the restructuring period in the Investment Department. For three years, she worked in supervising and developing the team, monitoring and managing the existing portfolio and selecting the best investment managers globally in various strategies including buyout, growth and venture capital, and was appointed to various portfolio and corporate boards of the General Organization for Social Insurance.
Mrs. Taibah started in the investment field as a trainee at Wafra Investment Company in New York City, and spent four years at Asia Investment Company specializing in investing in Asian countries, and covered the consumer sector in listed companies, where she held three positions in Hong Kong within the four years.
She is a certified professional trainer, recognized by the International Coach Federation, and focuses on entrepreneurship, training and leadership development through the multimedia she has created.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from George Washington University, and a Master’s degree in Accounting from George Washington University.
Fahad Abdulrahman Al Mukhaizim
Board Member & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Fahad Al Mukhaizim Currently he is Board Member and Chief Executive Officer at National Investments Company since 2022. he held many key leadership positions within NIC from 2001 until today. He has 27 years of experience in Local and Arab Investments, Asset Management and Direct Investments.
Mr. Fahad 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. Fahad Al Mukhaizim previously was 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. And worked as a Local Investment Officer at Kuwait Foreign Trading Contracting & Investment Co. (KFTCIC), he also worked as a Senior Investment Analyst – Local & Arab Investments at WAFRA International Investment Company, and an Investment Supervisor at Axceuas Investment Company – OHIO.
Mr. Fahad Al Mukhaizim holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance and Banking from Kuwait University, and an MBA from Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA.
Executive Management
Fahad Abdulrahman Al Mukhaizim
Board Member & Chief Executive Officer
"Our Long term commitment toward clients and shareholders along with our solid performance year over year have confirmed our leadership in the investments field and that placed our organization among the top investment institutions."
READ MOREFahad Abdulrahman Al Mukhaizim Board Member & Chief Executive Officer Mr. Fahad Al Mukhaizim Currently he is Board Member and Chief Executive Officer at National Investments Company since 2022, he held many key leadership positions within NIC from 2001 until today. Graduated with 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. Mr. Fahad Al Mukhaizim has an extensive experience in Local and Arab Investments, Asset Management and Direct Investments fields. Mr. Fahad Al Mukhaizimis currently the Chairman at: Kuwait Clearing Company, Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Company, Shorouq Pack Company for packaging Materials & Plastic cards, Also a Vice Chairman at: 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. Fahad Al Mukhaizim previously was 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. And worked as a Local Investment Officer at Kuwait Foreign Trading Contracting & Investment Co. (KFTCIC), he also worked as a Senior Investment Analyst - Local & Arab Investments at WAFRA International Investment Company, and an Investment Supervisor at Axceuas Investment Company - OHIO.
EXPERIENCE
27 years
Hamad Saud Al Humaidi
CEO Consultant
-Investments
"My experienced team of managers, come with a range of skills and have a proven track record across several regions. Together we ensure that our investors receive flexible & customized strategies. "
READ MOREHamad S. Al Humaidi CEO Consultant Mr. Hamad Al Humaidi is the CEO Consultant at National Investments Company. Mr. Hamad was graduated in 1999 with BBA in Finance, from Seattle University, Washington, USA. Mr. Hamad has started his career as Financial Analyst in the Research Department at NIC. On the other hand, he has served in several key positions and involved in many key decision making activities. Mr. Hamad has played a leading role in developing many of NIC’s investment products including Investment portfolios, establishing & managing investment funds which are Al Wataniya, Al Safwa, Al Darij, Zajil, Mawarid, and Al Mada fund. Previously, Mr. Hamad was a board member of First Education Company (2009-2012) and Boubyan International Holding Company (2004-2016) Gulf Investment House (2011-2014) and First Investment Company (2014-2018)
EXPERIENCE
24 Years
AlMuthana M. Al Maktoum
Managing Director
Wealth Management Sector
"Our versatile team offers unique high-end services to our clients, catering to their needs and providing them with suitable financial products and solutions. "
READ MOREAlMuthana M. Al Maktoum Managing Director Mr. AlMuthana Al Maktoum is Managing Director, Wealth Management Sector. He graduated with a BBA in Finance from Kuwait University, He also has Executive Education Certificate from Harvard University. Mr. Al Maktoum started his career in the research department at National Investments Company. He has worked at NIC for almost 16 years and has served several positions in the MENASS. Having such a strong and a deep working knowledge, analytical and research experience, he headed the Asset Management Department at MENASS previously. He was responsible to lead the Investment Funds such as Al Wataniya, Al Darij, Zajil, Mawarid, and Al Mada fund, and the Investment Portfolio’s which includes discretionary and non-discretionary clients. In addition, Mr. AlMuthana sits on the boards of companies such as MENA Capital Holding (Since 2009) and holds Executive board member position at Kuwait Foundry (Since May 2019) Vice Chairman of Egyption Kuwaiti Foundry . Previously, he held a position of Chairman of Osos Holding Group Co (2014-2016), Al-Waseet Financial Business Co. (2017-2018), board member position in First Investment Co. (2011-2012), Ijara Housing Holding Co. (2011-2014), A’amal Holding Co. (2007-2009) and First Real Estate Investment Co. (2005-2011)
EXPERIENCE
18 years
Shahnaz Bachai
Managing Director
Operations & Settlements Sector
"Operations and Settlements team believes in their main role in business growth in addition to their essential role as being the safety valve for the company through professional perfection."
READ MOREShahnaz Bachai Managing Director Mrs. Shahnaz Bachai is Managing Director of Operations & Settlements Sector at National Investments Company with over 17 years’ rich able experience. She holds a BBA in Finance & financial Institutions-Business administration from Kuwait University with honors. She also has Investment Administration Qualified Certificate (IAQ) from Securities & investment Institute (United Kingdom). Mrs. Shahnaz has started her career in the Operations, Global Investments House (KAMCO Invest currently) as she was handling variety of local, GCC, and private equity funds. She had managed activities of the funds through middle and back offices. Through her experience in different investment companies, she handled the Operations of over thousand of Local, GCC, International, Online portfolios & Discretion, Non-discretion & custody Client Portfolios & Investment Funds, Market Maker, Treasury with a cumulative value exceeding KWD 1B. She has done full department transformations with establishing high level of process through implementations of extraordinary policy & procedures. She had a special role in system upgrade & train and develop skills of department personnel. She has valuable knowledge of Capital Market Authority regulations related to her scope.
EXPERIENCE
17 Years
Bashar Khan
Managing Director
Investment Banking Sector
"Our market-leading Investment Banking team focuses on providing clients with unique and customized solutions to support long term value creation."
READ MOREMr. Bashar Khan Managing Director Mr. Bashar Khan is the Managing Director of Investment Banking at National Investments Company. Bashar holds a dual BSc degree in Accounting and Finance (2006) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is also a CFA Charterholder, and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to joining NIC, Bashar has worked at National Petroleum Services Company (NAPESCO), Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) and KPMG, Chicago. During his career span of over 15 years, Bashar has successfully executed numerous transactions including executing mergers and acquisitions, restructuring companies, raising capital for companies, preparing feasibility studies for projects, developing valuation studies, and developing and implementing strategies for clients. He has also managed an Oil & Gas Private Equity Fund.
EXPERIENCE
15 years
Sulaiman A. AlDerbas
Managing Director
Strategy Sector
"Commitment to value creation to all stakeholders and business excellence "
READ MORESulaiman A. AlDerbas Managing Director Mr. Sulaiman A. AlOmar AlDerbas is Managing Director of the Strategy Sector at National Investments Company with over 15 years of experience in investment and strategic asset management and planning. Mr. Alderbas started his career as junior analyst at Wafra Inc. in New York City then spent 7 years in the hedge funds team at Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) as Chief Investment Analyst. Most recently, he spent 8 years at the Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS) and was head of Alternative Investments where he led investments in absolute and return enhancing strategies as well as strategic partnerships. During his time, he was the chairman of Al-Rawdatain Water Bottling Co., vice chairman of Qaroh PET Products Co., and vice chairman of Wafra Real Estate Co.. Mr. Alderbas also represented PIFSS in multiple LPACs and fund directorships, as well as, strategic committee member of Capital Constellation. Mr. Alderbas earned a BS with honors in Accounting and Management, minor in finance, from Purdue University
EXPERIENCE
16 years
Faleh Sultan
Managing Director
Information Technology Sector
"Believing in the transformative power of technology to drive business success and improve lives, with emphasis on aligning IT strategies with business goals to foster innovation and operational excellence."
READ MOREFaleh Sultan Managing Director Faleh Sultan – A Visionary Leader in Digital Transformation, Strategic IT Leadership, and Organizational Growth. Faleh Sultan is an award-winning, high-integrity executive with over 20 years of proven success in spearheading digital innovation and leading high-performing technology teams across Kuwait’s financial and investment sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director – Information Technology at National Investments Company (NIC), Faleh continues to drive impactful change through strategic foresight and operational excellence. His leadership journey includes pivotal roles such as Chief Information Technology Officer at Kuwait Credit Information Network Company (CINET) and nearly two decades of progressive leadership at Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait and Burgan Bank, where he transformed customer-facing technologies and e-channels into agile, scalable platforms. Faleh’s early career foundation in system administration and project management built a deep understanding of IT architecture, now fueling his ability to lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. An engineering degree from Carleton University - Canada, Faleh is not just a tech expert but a people-first leader who fosters teamwork, respect, and visionary planning. He is known for navigating crises with calm clarity, evaluating opportunities with strategic precision, and building organizations that thrive on innovation and purpose. His certifications in unconscious bias, interviewing techniques, and leadership hiring further reflect his belief in inclusive growth and ethical leadership. Faleh Sultan’s legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to aligning technology with business excellence—and turning challenges into platforms for progress. Faleh Sultan has unwavering dedication to digital excellence, transformative leadership, and strategic innovation in shaping the future of technology-driven enterprises.
EXPERIENCE
23 Years
Amro Sarhan
Executive Director
Fund & Portfolio Management Department
"Effective asset management is not just about growing wealth; it's about strategic foresight, disciplined execution, and creating lasting value for our clients."
READ MOREAmro Sarhan Executive Director Mr. Amro Sarhan is a distinguished finance professional with an extensive experience of over 15 years in asset management, investment strategy, quantitative and fundamental analysis and market research over all GCC markets. He oversees strategic decisions, market research, and the identification of investment opportunities to enhance portfolios and funds’ performance. Mr. Sarhan’s career is marked by progressive leadership roles within NIC, including his tenure as the Executive Director of the Portfolios and Funds Department and Senior Director of the Investment Portfolios Department. His responsibilities have encompassed formulating asset management strategies, guiding fund performance, and leading initiatives to achieve organizational growth and diversification. Before his time at NIC, Mr. Sarhan honed his expertise as a Financial Analyst in advisory services at KPMG Kuwait, where he contributed to M&A advisory and evaluating and providing due diligence for different projects related to different sectors. His career began as an external auditor with RSM Albazie & Co., further solidifying his analytical and financial acumen. Academically, Mr. Sarhan’s earned a Master of 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. His commitment to excellence is evidenced by his CFA designation and a reputation for driving innovation and delivering results in the dynamic field of financial and investment management.
