Mr. Yaqoub Bander holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) obtained in 2011 from the Gulf University for Science and Technology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Financial Institutions obtained in 2003 from Kuwait University. 

Between 2005 and 2020, he worked at Gulf Investment House in Kuwait, where he progressed through various managerial positions and responsibilities until he held the position of Assistant Vice President. 

Mr. Bander currently serves as the Chairman of Energy House Company in the State of Kuwait, as well as a Board Member of Aroog International Holding Company in Kuwait, and the Managing Partner of Apex Management Consulting Company in Kuwait. 

He has also served as a Board Member of several companies in the Gulf region. 

From 2004 to 2005, Mr. Bander held the position of an Investment Supervisor at Kuwait Finance House in the Investment Division. 

He is also an International Certified Valuation Specialist (ICVS). 

Dr. Abdulaziz Al Dakheel has over 30 years of experience in analysis, development, and marketing of investments and shariah compliant financial products.  Dr. Al Dakheel is the owner of AFD Consulting which had in the past associated with Barclay’s Capital (Geneva) for regional product placement.  Dr. Al Dakheel was pivotal in the establishment of a number of investment banks and institutions such as Venture Capital Bank (Bahrain), Ibdar Bank, and GFH.  At present, Dr. Al Dakheel sits on the Boards of the Takreerat Oil Recycling and Blending Company and the Al-Baz Industrial Corporation, as well as Bayt Alnomow Capital Company (BNC). Dr. Al Dakhaeel has held numerous board seats in financial institutions across his tenure, including Adeem Capital Investment Bank, Ibdar Bank, Venture Capital, Al Khaleej Development Company (TAMEER), Reef Real Estate Finance Co., Tabuk Agricultural Development Co., and BNC.

Dr. Abdulaziz Al Dakheel holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Washington (USA), a master’s degree in business administration from Hull University (UK), and a PHD in Economics from the American University (UK).

Mr. Mohammed Al Matook has over 20 years of experience in property development and commercial malls and mall management across Kuwait, Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.  His expertise has been in business acceleration, and strategic growth and development.  Mr. Al Matook has had a range of multi-disciplinary experiences having held the position of Deputy CEO of Al Hamra Real Estate Company, Kuwait, and as Senior Vice President of the Leasing Department at ALARGAN International Real Estate Company in Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Currently he is a board member at Hilal Cement Company and Managing Director at Al Matooq Combined Group.

Mr. Mohammed Al Matook holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology (USA) and a master’s in business administration from Florida International University (USA).

Mr. Abdullah AlAbduljader has over 11 years of experience in the investment industry, with targeted experience in personal direct investments, corporate restructuring, private equity, and venture capital.  Mr. AlAbduljader is Chief Strategic Officer of Loud Table MMC which has a focus on investment deals from structuring through to closing and exit.  Mr. AlAbduljader is a current board member in YAICO Medical Company K.S.C and has held positions in several private organizations.

Mr. Abdullah AlAbduljader holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Gulf University for Science and Technology (Kuwait) and a master’s degree in business administration and finance from Kuwait University (Kuwait).

Mr. Husain Al Shehab is a distinguished Bahraini executive and multi-sector entrepreneur with over 20 years of leadership experience across the financial, hospitality, industrial, educational, and construction sectors. As the CEO of Growth Consultancy & Management, he specializes in driving organizational transformation and fostering sustainable business growth by integrating technical engineering principles with advanced strategic management. 

A seasoned governance expert, Mr. Husain serves on the boards of several prominent public shareholding companies, including Inovest B.S.C., Gulf Hotels Group B.S.C., and Bahrain National Holding B.S.C. His extensive board-level portfolio also includes former tenures with Bahrain National Life Assurance B.S.C. and Delmon Poultry B.S.C. This public sector stewardship is complemented by a robust entrepreneurial track record of founding successful ventures across diverse industries. 

Mr. Husain holds a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and an MA in International Business Management from the University of Bradford. He has further refined his leadership acumen at Harvard Business School through the Executive Management Leadership and Sustainable Business Strategy programs. A recognized Leaders for Democracy Fellow, Husain is a multi-award-winning leader whose contributions have been honored by the U.S. Department of State.