Our People
Yaqoub Yousef Bander
Chairman
Yaqoub Yousef Bander
Chairman
Mr. Yaqoub Bandar holds a Master of Business Administration from the Gulf University for Science and Technology (2011) and holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Kuwait University (2003). In 2005, he joined Gulf Investment House in Kuwait, where he held several managerial positions and responsibilities, rising in the ranks to become Assistant to the CEO.
Mr. Bandar currently serves as the Vice Chairman of Kuwait Light Food Company, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of Majan Development Company in Oman, and a Board Member of Afkar Holding Company in Kuwait. Mr. Bandar previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Arkan Al-Kuwait Real Estate Company in Kuwait.
From 2004 to 2005 Mr. Bandar served as an Investment Supervisor at KFH. Mr. Bandar is also an International Certified Valuation Specialist.
Hazem Abdalla Elbakry
Vice Chairman
DR. Yousuf Abdullah AlMulla
Board Member
Dr.Abdulaziz Fahad Al Dakheel
Board Member
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).
Mohamed Al Matook
Board Member
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).
Abdullah Alabduljader
Board Member
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).
Ahmad Mohammad Al-Bassam
Board Member
Talal A.Aziz AlMulla
Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Talal Al Mulla joins the INOVEST team with over 19 years of experience in investment banking with an established track record in developing and managing investment portfolios as well as handling quasi-debt financing, capital preservation and return distribution.
Throughout his career, Mr. Al Mulla has held several progressive posts, including his most recent as Chief Investment Officer at Al Salam Bank Bahrain, where he played a critical role in deal sourcing and negotiation, structuring, risk management and portfolio control, as well as exit strategizing. Talal’s background as both an accountant and an auditor further adds a specialized risk management and financial control framework to his investment acumen.
Mr. Al Mulla holds a B.Sc in Accounting from the University of Bahrain, and also holds CPA and CIA accreditations.
Yusuf Maraghi
Head of Finance – HR & Admin
Mr. Yusuf Maraghi joined the INOVEST team in 2018, with over 15 years of experience in the field of finance and accounting. Across his career, Mr. Maraghi held responsibility for finance strategy, managing the corporate accounts, intercompany and interbank relations, as well as budget development and approval, and streamlining financial policies and procedures. Prior to joining the team, Yusuf was Head of Finance as Eazy Financial Services, and held positions in major academic institutions, and in AlSalam Bank before that.
Yusuf graduated from the University of Bahrain with a BSC degree in Accounting and is currently working on being a Certified Islamic Public Accountant and on an IFRS Program.
Riyadh Al Mulla
Board Secretary and Shareholder Affairs
With over 21 years of experience in the financial sector, Mr. Al Mulla joined the Group in 2002, and today serves Inovest as the principal contact and liaison between the Board of Directors and Company’s management, supporting the Chairman of the Board in regards to Board meetings, AGM/EGM activities, and further ensuring the establishment and implementation of sound corporate governance procedures. Previously Mr. Al Mulla work exposure included brokerage and marketable securities, auditing, and accounting.
Mr. Al Mulla holds an Accounting degree from the University of Bahrain and several certifications in Financial Markets and Institutions and in Commercial Law.
Hamad Zainalabedeen
Head of Internal Audit
Hamad Zainalabedeen joined Inovest BSC in 2009 as the Head of Internal Audit Department. Mr. Zainalabedeen has worked in a number of local and world renowned financial institutions and professional audit firms over the last 18 years with extensive auditing experience in Islamic Investment Banks, Investment Businesses, Manufacturing Enterprises, Governmental Organizations and other sectors.
Prior to joining Inovest, Mr. Zainalabedeen held leading positions in Internal Audit at Investment Dar Bank and Gulf Finance House. Hamad also worked with Ernst & Young and Arthur Andersen as an external auditor.
Hamad holds an Executive MBA and Bachelors of Science in Accounting from the University of Bahrain.
Ahmed Khameeri
Director of Compliance
Mr. Ahmed Khameeri joined the INOVEST group in 2022 with 16 years of experience in the financial sector; specifically in retail, offshore and investment banking. The majority of these years were dedicated to the fields of Governance, Risk, Compliance, and AML.
Prior to joining Inovest was the Head of compliance and MLRO at Tadhamon Capital B.S.C for 8 years, where he developed an enhanced compliance frameworks, promoted a robust compliance culture, and helped raising awareness in the field of Compliance and Anti-Money laundering within the Organization. Prior to that, Ahmed worked in several departments in both Global Banking Corporation (GBCORP) and Arab Bank plc such as Compliance, Treasury Back Office, Offshore Unit Operations, and Retail Banking. Ahmed has strong knowledge of Islamic banking Investment products, Regulatory Compliance, Governance, Risk and Anti-Money Laundering.
Ahmed was awarded the International Diploma in Governance, Risk, and Compliance from International Compliance Association “ICA” in Association with University of Manchester Business School. Member of International Compliance Association (MICA). He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence from the Bahrain Institute of Banking and finance (BIBF), and a Diploma in Commercial Studies from the University of Bahrain as well as BSC degree in Finance and Banking from the Kingdom University.
Ali Haji
Director of Risk Management
Mr. Ali is an accomplished risk management professional with over 13 years of experience in the financial industry.
Throughout his career, Ali has demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, research, and analysis. He has worked with several organizations, including International Payment Services, Venture Capital Bank, and National Bank of Bahrain.
Mr. Ali's professional experience includes serving in various roles in risk management. Currently, he serves as the Director of Risk at Inovest BSC, where he is responsible for developing risk models, designing, and implementing an overall risk management process, and establishing the level of risk the company is willing to take.
Mr. Ali has earned several certifications, including (APRM) from Professional Risk Managers' International Association (PRMIA) and FBR from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). He also holds a B.A in Business and Finance from Heriot-Watt University.
Dr. Hamad Yusuf AlMazrouie
Chairman
Dr. Abdulrahman Mohamad Al-Baloul
Vice Chairman
