DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
H.E Hareb Al Darmaki is Co-Founder and Board Chairperson of Gulf Capital. Mr. Al Darmaki joined Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1976 as Director, Bond & Equity department. Reporting to H.H., the Managing Director his current responsibilities at ADIA include asset allocation, portfolio management and strategic decisions. Mr. Al Darmaki is a member of the Investment, Strategy and Alpha Committees at ADIA. In addition to his roles at ADIA and Gulf Capital, Mr. Al Darmaki holds multiple board roles, including Chairperson of Neue Privat Bank (Middle East), Board and Committee Member at Emirates Investment Authority. Previously, Mr. Al Darmaki held the position of Chairman at the Central Bank of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Global Investment House (Kuwait), and as a Board Member at National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal Bank, Arab Banking Corporation and Qatar Telecom (Ooredoo).
Mr. Al Darmaki received a B.S. in Economics and Politics from Bristol University, and obtained an M.A. in International Studies from the John Hopkins University.
H.E Hareb Al Darmaki is Co-Founder and Board Chairperson of Gulf Capital. Mr. Al Darmaki joined Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1976 as Director, Bond & Equity department. Reporting to H.H., the Managing Director his current responsibilities at ADIA include asset allocation, portfolio management and strategic decisions. Mr. Al Darmaki is a member of the Investment, Strategy and Alpha Committees at ADIA. In addition to his roles at ADIA and Gulf Capital, Mr. Al Darmaki holds multiple board roles, including Chairperson of Neue Privat Bank (Middle East), Board and Committee Member at Emirates Investment Authority. Previously, Mr. Al Darmaki held the position of Chairman at the Central Bank of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Global Investment House (Kuwait), and as a Board Member at National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal Bank, Arab Banking Corporation and Qatar Telecom (Ooredoo).
Mr. Al Darmaki received a B.S. in Economics and Politics from Bristol University, and obtained an M.A. in International Studies from the John Hopkins University.
H.E. Khalifa Al Kindi is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Abu Dhabi-based Liwa Capital Advisors. His career in asset management began at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1983, where he ultimately served as Deputy Managing Director from 1997 to 2007. Post ADIA, he established Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) in 2007 and served as its Managing Director. His dedication to advancing the United Arab Emirates has been demonstrated through numerous director and chairman roles in major financial institutions and government bodies: Chairperson of the Board of UAE Central Bank, Chairperson of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Supreme Petroleum Council, Board Member of ADIA, Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, Member of Allianz International Advisory Board and Chairperson of the Arab Banking Corporation.
Mr. Al Kindi received an honorary doctorate from Eastern Michigan University, where he had previously earned a B.S. in Economics.
H.E. Khalifa Al Kindi is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Abu Dhabi-based Liwa Capital Advisors. His career in asset management began at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1983, where he ultimately served as Deputy Managing Director from 1997 to 2007. Post ADIA, he established Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) in 2007 and served as its Managing Director. His dedication to advancing the United Arab Emirates has been demonstrated through numerous director and chairman roles in major financial institutions and government bodies: Chairperson of the Board of UAE Central Bank, Chairperson of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Supreme Petroleum Council, Board Member of ADIA, Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, Member of Allianz International Advisory Board and Chairperson of the Arab Banking Corporation.
Mr. Al Kindi received an honorary doctorate from Eastern Michigan University, where he had previously earned a B.S. in Economics.
In addition to founding one of the region’s largest construction firms, Arabtec, Mr. Kamal is co-founder of listed interior contractor Depa Group. He is a graduate of the Imperial College at London University and serves on the board of several leading financial institutions, as well as the Board of Trustees of the American University of Beirut.
In addition to founding one of the region’s largest construction firms, Arabtec, Mr. Kamal is co-founder of listed interior contractor Depa Group. He is a graduate of the Imperial College at London University and serves on the board of several leading financial institutions, as well as the Board of Trustees of the American University of Beirut.
Mr. Mishal Kanoo is the Vice-Chairperson of the Kanoo Group, one of the largest independent, family-owned, group of companies in the Gulf region. He is also a visiting lecturer at the American University of Sharjah, he is also a columnist in Gulf Business and Arabian Business along with other publications.
Mr. Kanoo holds an MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Mishal Kanoo is the Vice-Chairperson of the Kanoo Group, one of the largest independent, family-owned, group of companies in the Gulf region. He is also a visiting lecturer at the American University of Sharjah, he is also a columnist in Gulf Business and Arabian Business along with other publications.
Mr. Kanoo holds an MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Al Badi has more than 35 years of experience in the government and private sector. Between 1981 and 2014, he led strategic positions in the government of United Arab Emirates including Minister of Health, Minister of Oil and Natural Resources, Vice President of OPEC, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Arab Ministers of Health, Establisher and Chairman of the Executive Board of the Federal Environment Agency, Chairman of the Executive Board of Emirates Petroleum, Member of the Advisory Board of Eastern Mediterranean Regional Organization – World Health Organization, Member of the Board of Trustees of Emirates Foundation, a philanthropic organization set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Board of Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development – an economic policy advisory council established by law in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Al Badi holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Lewis & Clark College.
Mr. Al Badi has more than 35 years of experience in the government and private sector. Between 1981 and 2014, he led strategic positions in the government of United Arab Emirates including Minister of Health, Minister of Oil and Natural Resources, Vice President of OPEC, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Arab Ministers of Health, Establisher and Chairman of the Executive Board of the Federal Environment Agency, Chairman of the Executive Board of Emirates Petroleum, Member of the Advisory Board of Eastern Mediterranean Regional Organization – World Health Organization, Member of the Board of Trustees of Emirates Foundation, a philanthropic organization set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Board of Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development – an economic policy advisory council established by law in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Al Badi holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Lewis & Clark College.
Mr. Al Suwaidi graduated with a degree in Petroleum Engineering from the USA. After graduation, he rapidly moved up through the ranks of ADNOC, the national oil company of Abu Dhabi, until he became the Director of Exploration and Production. He then went on to have numerous concurrent directorships in other ADNOC subsidiaries: ADMA, ADCO, ZADCO, and ADGAS.
Mr. Al Suwaidi graduated with a degree in Petroleum Engineering from the USA. After graduation, he rapidly moved up through the ranks of ADNOC, the national oil company of Abu Dhabi, until he became the Director of Exploration and Production. He then went on to have numerous concurrent directorships in other ADNOC subsidiaries: ADMA, ADCO, ZADCO, and ADGAS.
Mr. Pieper is Chairperson at Cambridge Semantics, a data management and enterprise analytics software company. Prior to joining Cambridge Semantics, Mr. Pieper was Vice Chairman of Alternative Investments and Managing Director of Credit Suisse within the Asset Management division, based in New York. He was responsible for Alternative Investments Global Joint Ventures and was a member of the Alternative Investment Management Committee. Prior to joining Credit Suisse First Boston in 2004, Mr. Pieper spent 2 years as an Executive Advisor to Boston Consulting Group and 5 years as an Operating Partner with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”), with a focus on operational improvement. Prior to joining CD&R, Mr. Pieper spent 18 years at General Electric (GE), where he served as President and Chief Executive Offer of GE Japan; GE Korea; GE Taiwan; GE Medical Systems Asia; Yokogawa Medical Systems; GE Lighting Europe and GE Trading Co.
Mr. Pieper is a Director of China Renaissance Capital Investment, the US National Rowing Foundation, the Head of the Charles regatta, and the Princeton National Rowing Association. Mr. Pieper previously served as board member of Global Infrastructure Partners, Mubadala Infrastructure Partners, Mueller Group, Inc., Safilo S.p.A., Wastequip, Advanstar Holdings, Grohe AG, Visant Corporation, Inc., and served as Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Alliant Foodservice, Inc. and U.S. Office Products, Chairperson of the Board of Fairchild Dornier Corporation, Italtel Holding S.p.A. and North American Van Lines and Vice Chairperson of Dynatech.
Mr. Pieper is Chairperson at Cambridge Semantics, a data management and enterprise analytics software company. Prior to joining Cambridge Semantics, Mr. Pieper was Vice Chairman of Alternative Investments and Managing Director of Credit Suisse within the Asset Management division, based in New York. He was responsible for Alternative Investments Global Joint Ventures and was a member of the Alternative Investment Management Committee. Prior to joining Credit Suisse First Boston in 2004, Mr. Pieper spent 2 years as an Executive Advisor to Boston Consulting Group and 5 years as an Operating Partner with Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”), with a focus on operational improvement. Prior to joining CD&R, Mr. Pieper spent 18 years at General Electric (GE), where he served as President and Chief Executive Offer of GE Japan; GE Korea; GE Taiwan; GE Medical Systems Asia; Yokogawa Medical Systems; GE Lighting Europe and GE Trading Co.
Mr. Pieper is a Director of China Renaissance Capital Investment, the US National Rowing Foundation, the Head of the Charles regatta, and the Princeton National Rowing Association. Mr. Pieper previously served as board member of Global Infrastructure Partners, Mubadala Infrastructure Partners, Mueller Group, Inc., Safilo S.p.A., Wastequip, Advanstar Holdings, Grohe AG, Visant Corporation, Inc., and served as Chairperson of the Board and CEO of Alliant Foodservice, Inc. and U.S. Office Products, Chairperson of the Board of Fairchild Dornier Corporation, Italtel Holding S.p.A. and North American Van Lines and Vice Chairperson of Dynatech.