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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