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.
Dr. Karim El Solh is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Capital. Dr. El Solh is also the co-Managing Partner of Gulf Related, a leading real estate development company launched in partnership with the Related Companies. Dr. El Solh is a board member of the Global Private Capital Association (formerly EMPEA) and the Chairman of the GPCA Middle East Council. Dr. El Solh is serving or has served as the Chairman of Geidea, ART Fertility, Metito Holdings and Maritime Industrial Services, and as the Director of Gulf Marine Services, Middle East Glass, Ma’arif for Education & Training, Reach Group, Depa Group, Metamed, the Galleria Mall Al Maryah Island, Antara Residential Project, NAS TPA and Aramex. Dr Karim El Solh recently joined some of the world’s leading CEOs in supporting HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta, which provides a roadmap for businesses to move towards a sustainable future by 2030. The charter’s vision to help build an inspiring, inclusive, equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future. He is also a member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Private Equity Taskforce on Sustainability.
Prior to founding Gulf Capital, Dr El Solh was the CEO of the leading UAE investment bank, The National Investor. Under his leadership, the Firm was involved in a number of groundbreaking private equity transactions and was ranked as the number one IPO underwriter in the Gulf. Dr El Solh was also a Co-Founder of the European High Yield Capital Markets/Leveraged Buy-Outs division at Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette (DLJ – now part of Credit Suisse) and a senior investment banker in charge of equity offerings at Citigroup.
Dr. El Solh has a B.S. in civil engineering from Cornell University, an MBA from Georgetown University and a doctorate in economics from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). He is also a Chartered Management Accountant and a Professional Civil Engineer. He is on the Board of Advisors of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, a Board member of Georgetown’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy, a member of the Future of Work Initiative Advisory Group and on the Board of Trustees of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF). Dr. El Solh has been named as one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Gulf by CEO Magazine, one of the 500 Most Influential Arabs by Arabian Business Magazine and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Dr. Karim El Solh is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Capital. Dr. El Solh is also the co-Managing Partner of Gulf Related, a leading real estate development company launched in partnership with the Related Companies. Dr. El Solh is a board member of the Global Private Capital Association (formerly EMPEA) and the Chairman of the GPCA Middle East Council. Dr. El Solh is serving or has served as the Chairman of Geidea, ART Fertility, Metito Holdings and Maritime Industrial Services, and as the Director of Gulf Marine Services, Middle East Glass, Ma’arif for Education & Training, Reach Group, Depa Group, Metamed, the Galleria Mall Al Maryah Island, Antara Residential Project, NAS TPA and Aramex. Dr Karim El Solh recently joined some of the world’s leading CEOs in supporting HRH The Prince of Wales’ Terra Carta, which provides a roadmap for businesses to move towards a sustainable future by 2030. The charter’s vision to help build an inspiring, inclusive, equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future. He is also a member of the Sustainable Markets Initiative and the Private Equity Taskforce on Sustainability.
Prior to founding Gulf Capital, Dr El Solh was the CEO of the leading UAE investment bank, The National Investor. Under his leadership, the Firm was involved in a number of groundbreaking private equity transactions and was ranked as the number one IPO underwriter in the Gulf. Dr El Solh was also a Co-Founder of the European High Yield Capital Markets/Leveraged Buy-Outs division at Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette (DLJ – now part of Credit Suisse) and a senior investment banker in charge of equity offerings at Citigroup.
Dr. El Solh has a B.S. in civil engineering from Cornell University, an MBA from Georgetown University and a doctorate in economics from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po). He is also a Chartered Management Accountant and a Professional Civil Engineer. He is on the Board of Advisors of Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, a Board member of Georgetown’s Center for Financial Markets and Policy, a member of the Future of Work Initiative Advisory Group and on the Board of Trustees of the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF). Dr. El Solh has been named as one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Gulf by CEO Magazine, one of the 500 Most Influential Arabs by Arabian Business Magazine and a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
Mr. Mishal Kanoo is one of the most iconic business figures in the Middle East and has a reputation as a futurist and strategist with a strong track record in forecasting economic developments in the region. Mr. Kanoo currently serves as the Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest, longest running and independent family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region. Furthermore, he is a professional and motivational speaker, writes articles for local and regional media, is published in business journals on a regular basis, and holds chief positions as Chairman/Director of various reputable companies, including Gulf Capital, KHK & Partners Limited, Dalma Capital, Johnson Arabia LLC and KAAF Investments.
Mishal Kanoo tries to help people reach their professional dreams. The excitement of helping others achieve their goals, both big or small, is what drives him. Playing a role in bettering people’s lives is a great instigator for doing what he does. Kanoo has been investing on a personal and company level since 1991.
Mr. Mishal Kanoo is one of the most iconic business figures in the Middle East and has a reputation as a futurist and strategist with a strong track record in forecasting economic developments in the region. Mr. Kanoo currently serves as the Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest, longest running and independent family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region. Furthermore, he is a professional and motivational speaker, writes articles for local and regional media, is published in business journals on a regular basis, and holds chief positions as Chairman/Director of various reputable companies, including Gulf Capital, KHK & Partners Limited, Dalma Capital, Johnson Arabia LLC and KAAF Investments.
Mishal Kanoo tries to help people reach their professional dreams. The excitement of helping others achieve their goals, both big or small, is what drives him. Playing a role in bettering people’s lives is a great instigator for doing what he does. Kanoo has been investing on a personal and company level since 1991.
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. Quarta has been a Partner at CD&R for 21 years and is chairman of CD&R Europe. Based in London, he played the lead operating role in the Firm’s investment in SPIE and served as chairman of the supervisory board of Rexel during CD&R’s ownership of the company from 2005 to 2014. In addition, Mr. Quarta is chairman of WPP plc and Smith & Nephew plc. Prior to CD&R, he served as CEO of BBA Group plc from 1993 to 2001, leading the successful restructuring and reorganization of the company, and continued to serve as chairman from 2001 to 2006.
Mr. Quarta also held various senior leadership positions with BTR plc and served on the board of directors. He is former chairman of IMI plc and a former non-executive director of SPIE, BAE Systems plc, Foster Wheeler Corporation, Fondo Strategico Italiano, Equant NV, and PowerGen plc. Mr. Quarta graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.
Mr. Quarta has been a Partner at CD&R for 21 years and is chairman of CD&R Europe. Based in London, he played the lead operating role in the Firm’s investment in SPIE and served as chairman of the supervisory board of Rexel during CD&R’s ownership of the company from 2005 to 2014. In addition, Mr. Quarta is chairman of WPP plc and Smith & Nephew plc. Prior to CD&R, he served as CEO of BBA Group plc from 1993 to 2001, leading the successful restructuring and reorganization of the company, and continued to serve as chairman from 2001 to 2006.
Mr. Quarta also held various senior leadership positions with BTR plc and served on the board of directors. He is former chairman of IMI plc and a former non-executive director of SPIE, BAE Systems plc, Foster Wheeler Corporation, Fondo Strategico Italiano, Equant NV, and PowerGen plc. Mr. Quarta graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.
Ammar Alkhudairy’s career spans over 35 years in the financial services industry; in various areas including M&A and Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Private Equity, and Venture Capital.
Founded Amwal AlKhaleej the first alternative-asset management firm to be established in Saudi (2004) and co-founded Amwal Capital, with current operations in Saudi and UAE.
Alkhudairy has also held number public and private board memberships, including chairmanship of Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, and Allianz Insurance Saudi Arabia. He also served as Chairman of SAMBA bank, merged with National Commercial Bank, to form largest bank in Saudi Arabia, Saudi National Bank (SNB) which he also chaired post merger.
Currently, in addition to Chairmanship of Amwal Capital, he serves as Chairman of Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), board membership and Investment Committee member of Saudi Industrial Investment Company (SIC) and board member of AlMarai.
He previously served on a number of public company and GRE boards, such as Real Estate Development Fund (REDF), The Economic Cities Authority, BSF Bank, among others.
He also serves as a member of the High-Level Advisory Council of the United National Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and as a member of the McKinsey External Advisory Group.
Ammar Alkhudairy’s career spans over 35 years in the financial services industry; in various areas including M&A and Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Private Equity, and Venture Capital.
Founded Amwal AlKhaleej the first alternative-asset management firm to be established in Saudi (2004) and co-founded Amwal Capital, with current operations in Saudi and UAE.
Alkhudairy has also held number public and private board memberships, including chairmanship of Goldman Sachs Saudi Arabia, Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, and Allianz Insurance Saudi Arabia. He also served as Chairman of SAMBA bank, merged with National Commercial Bank, to form largest bank in Saudi Arabia, Saudi National Bank (SNB) which he also chaired post merger.
Currently, in addition to Chairmanship of Amwal Capital, he serves as Chairman of Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), board membership and Investment Committee member of Saudi Industrial Investment Company (SIC) and board member of AlMarai.
He previously served on a number of public company and GRE boards, such as Real Estate Development Fund (REDF), The Economic Cities Authority, BSF Bank, among others.
He also serves as a member of the High-Level Advisory Council of the United National Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and as a member of the McKinsey External Advisory Group.
