ABOUT US

Shaikh Hamad has been serving on the Board since 09/2006.

He was appointed by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as a non-executive independent director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Shaikh Hamad obtained a Bachelor degree in Aeronautic Science from the University of King Faisal in 1976 and an MBA in the same field from the US in 1985. He was a founder of the Bahraini Royal Air Force and became the commander of the Royal Air Force before he retired in 2003. He was a member of the TRA Board till his appointment to the new post. He enjoys a wealth of experience, knowledge and professionalism in the business sector.

Mr. Murad Ali Murad has been serving on the Board since 03/1990. He was elected by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as a non-executive independent director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Mr. Murad holds a degree from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK and is a fellow member of the institute since 1993. Mr. Murad has over 40 years of experience in the fields of Banking and Finance. He is the Chairman of BBK since 2002 and has held the position of CEO of BBK from 1987 till 2002. In addition, he has held the chairmanship of BBK's wholly owned subsidiaries by the Bank. In addition, Mr. Murad also holds a number of memberships in Community Service Societies such as Chairman of Human Resources Development Fund in the Banking Sector since 2004 and Member of Council of Vocational Training in Banking Sector - Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance since 1987. Mr. Murad has a special interest in the fields of banking, finance, economics, and technology.

Mr. Murad is Chairman of the Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait.

Dr.  Zakaria Ahmed Hejres has been serving on the Board since 02/2005. He was appointed by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as a non-executive independent director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Dr. Hejres holds a Ph.D. in Economic Development from the University of Durham, United Kingdom. He also obtained a Master's Degree in Economic Development from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom in 1985. His postgraduate Diploma was in Economic and Social Planning from the University of Wales, Swansea, United Kingdom with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Alexandria in Egypt.  Dr. Hejres past work experience includes being a Director of Economic Planning, and the Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and National Economy.  Dr. Hejres also held the position of Deputy Chief Executive in the Economic Development Board (EDB) for six years since October 2003 until October 2009.

Dr. Hejres is Chief Executive Officer of Al Watan Publishing and Distribution Company.

Mr.  Nedhal Saleh Al-Aujan has been serving on the Board since 02/2005. He was appointed by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as a non-executive independent director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Mr. Al Aujan is a career Banker with an extensive experience of 29 years in all the facets of banking and held senior positions in different domestic and international banks. He joined Bahrain Development Bank in 2000 and became the Chief Executive Officer of the Bank in 2007.  Mr.  Al Aujan served as a Chairman of Gulf Diabetes Centre and Arabian Taxi Company as well as member of the Board of Directors in Venture Capital Bank, Retail Arabia (Geant) and Gulf Membrane & Coating Industries WLL.

Mr. Al Aujan is Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Development Bank.

Mr. Adel Hussain Al Maskati has been serving on the Board since 02/2005. He was elected by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as an non-executive independent director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Mr. Al Maskati holds a Master's degree in Engineering since 1977. Mr. Al Maskati worked in the oil Industry from 1978 to 1993.  Mr. Al Maskati Joined Maskati Commercial Services in 1993, a company that manages manufacturing plants, trades in Industrial products and manages investment portfolios.  He served on the Board of Directors and Board committees in Bahrain Petroleum Co (Bapco), Bahrain Tourism Co BSC, United Packaging Industries  Co BSC (c ), Abu Dhabi Paper Mill Co, Bahrain Chamber Of Commerce and Industry, Labour Market Regulatory Authority, Bahrain Economic Development Board, Gulf Air and National Health Regulatory Authority.

Mr. Al Maskati is the Managing Director of Maskati Commercial Services BSC ©.

Mr.  Waleed Ahmed Al Khajah has been serving on the Board since 02/2008. He was appointed by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as an executive director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Mr. Al Khajah obtained a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from North Texas State University in 1985. He joined SIO in 2005 after 19 years with Ministry of Finance.  Mr.  Al Khajah served on the Board of Directors and Board committees in Bahrain Tourism Co BSC, Seef Properties and AMAK & Sons. He enjoys a wealth of experience, knowledge and professionalism in the business sector.

Mr. Al Khajah is Executive Director in SIO.

Mr. Abdul Razak Abdulla Al Qassim has been serving on the Board since 02/2008.

He was elected by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as a non-executive independent director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Mr. Al Qassim holds a Master's degree in Management Sciences and a Sloan Fellowship from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA). Mr. Al Qassim joined NBB in 1977 after nine years with Chase Manhattan Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.  Chairman of Benefit Company; Chairman of Board of Trustee of Ahlia University; Deputy Chairman of Eskan Bank; Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Executive Committee of Oasis Capital Bank B.S.C; Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Executive Committee of the Arab Academy for Education and Research; Board Member and Chairman of Executive Committee Member of Bahrain Telecommunication Company; Board Member of Umniah; Member of the Board of the Crown Prince International Scholarship Programme. He assumed his present position in 2008.

Mr. Al Qassim is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of National Bank of Bahrain

Mr. Ali Yousif Engineer has been serving on the Board since 02/2008. He was elected by the shareholders in the AGM in 2011, as a non-executive independent director in the Board in 02/2011 for a period of 3 Years. 

Mr. Engineer obtained a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from United Kingdom in 1967. Mr. Engineer has been chairing board of a number of family owned business and establishments.  Board member of TRAFCO and Vice Chairman of Arabian Taxi Company. He enjoys a wealth of experience, knowledge and professionalism in the business sector.

Mr. Engineer is Chairman of several family owned business.

Mr. Abdulrahman Yusuf Fakhro has been serving on the Board since 04/2012. He was selected by the Social Insurance Organisation (SIO) as their representative on the Batelco Board of Directors. He will hold the role as a non-executive director for a period of three years.

Mr. Fakhro studied commerce at the University of Cairo and has more than 47 years experience in the business, investment and insurance sector.

He has served on the board of various companies including Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Company (BSC), BMMI, National Motors, Bahrain Flour Mills and Seef Properties (BSC).He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the SIO, Innovest (BSC) and American Mission Hospital.

Mr. Fakhro is presently serving as Chairman of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company (BSC) and Yusif bin Yusif Fakhro Group of Companies.

Brigadier Khalid Mohammed Al Mannaei has been serving on the Board since 8/2012. He will be representing Amber Holding as a non executive, non independent director on the Board, for a period of 2 years.

Brig. Al Mannaei holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Sheffield Hallam University (UK).  He joined the Military Pension Fund in February 2011 following a long service with Bahrain Defense Force having served for around 30 years and been promoted during this period to become a soldiers' affairs in charge in October 2001. He is a Member of the Board of Directors of Osool (Assets Management Co.); vice president of the Marina Club Board; a member of the Board of Directors in Naseej Company; a main participator in IT system development for the BDF; a main participator in developing and enhancing the value of soldiers' affairs for the BDF; a main participator in the setting up and development of Laws and Regulations related to the Military Pension fund and one of the founders of the GCC Extended Pension Coverage committee.

Brig. Al Mannaei is General Manager of the Military Pension Fund.