Meet the Board
Abdalla Issa Abdalla Sanna
Independent member and Chairman
Mr. Abdalla Issa Abdalla Sanna has more than 20 years of experience in the international and local financial sector and a distinguished professional career working with financial organizations such as Capital Market Authority, Supreme Economic Council, World Bank and few private organizations such as Merril Lynch . Abdalla served as an investment advisor to H.E. Minister of Housing, Saudi Arabia. He also worked with Saudi Capital Market Authority for more than 10 years until 2019 and held a number of senior positions with the last one being Head, Investment Product Issuance Division. Abdalla holds a MS in Project Management from The George Washington University, USA and BS in Finance and International Business from The American University, USA.
Moosa Abdulahal Husain Banajah
Vice Chairman
Mr. Moosa Abdulahal Husain Banajah has more than 21 years of investment banking experience. Having been part of Asir since 1997, he was appointed CEO in 2014 following his appointment as deputy CEO in 2013. Moosa served with Geneva-based Dar Al-Maal Al-Islami Trust, where he established private banking operations for the Group in the Gulf region. Moosa Abdulahal Husain Banajahis a Board member at the Bahrain Economic Board (EDB) and a Chairperson on the Board of Directors for two Asir subsidiaries: Asir Funds Services Company (SFS) in Bahrain and Asir Financial Brokerage in Abu Dhabi, a Vice Chairperson for Asir Capital Middle East Investment . He is also an Independent Board Member of Eskan Bank BSC(c), Bahrain and a Board Member of the Future Generation Reserve Council , Bahrain, Deposit Protection Scheme, Bahrain, the Bahrain Associations of Banks, and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance. She holds an MBA in Business Administration and Finance from the American College in London and a BA in Civil Engineering from the University of Bahrain.
Al Ghamdi Abdullah Mohammed A
Board member
Mr. Al Ghamdi Abdullah Mohammed A is the Chief Capital Markets Office at Asir BSC (c) and has over 36 years of professional experience. Al Ghamdi joined Asir in 2004 as Head of Brokerage before being appointed Head of Investments & Treasury in 2008. He was re-appointed as Head of Brokerage in 2010 and then assumed the position of Chief Capital Markets Officer in 2018. Prior to joining Asir, he worked for a number of leading financial institutions including Investcorp and Chemical Bank (now JPM Morgan Chase). Al Ghamdi holds an MBA from Glamorgan University, UK. He is also a board member of Asir subsidiary, Asir Financial Brokerage in Abu Dhabi.
Alshoibi Waleed Ali A
Board member
Mr. Alshoibi Waleed Ali is the Head of Proprietary Investments at Asir BSC (c) and has over 24 years of experience in the investment industry spread across asset management, investment strategy, corporate and product development, research and analytics. Prior to joining Asir in 2019, he worked with Al Rajhi Capital, Jeddah for six years in various roles such as Head of Asset Management, Head of Research and more recently as Director of Corporate Development and Proprietary Investments. He previously worked with Asir as Head of Research until 2013 after joining as a Senior Analyst in 2006. Jithesh holds an MBA from the Asian Institute of Management in Manila, Philippines and has a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering. He is also a CFA charter holder and has completed the Asian International Executive Program at INSEAD Singapore.
Alanazi Faris Saad H
Independent member
Mr. Alanazi Faris Saad has been the Managing Director of Modern Building Systems (MBS) since 1992. He has previously worked at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), after which he joined National Industrialization Company (NIC). Subsequently, he worked as Projects Director at the Saudi Automotive Services Company (SASCO). Alanazi graduated with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering in 1981 from Kuwait University, after which he obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Administration from George Washington University (United States) in 1983.
Hamooh Bahajat Talaat Hasien
Independent Member
Mr. Hamooh Hasien is a professional with extensive experience in Market Risk, Credit Risk and Operational Risk relevant to all capital market businesses including Investment banking, Asset Management, Brokerage, and derivatives trading. Prior to joining Asir Capital Middle East Investment in 2016, he worked with Samba Capital as CRO from 2013 where he was actively involved in risk oversight function as a member of all management committees and served as a board member of various public investment funds. Mr. Hamooh also worked for a number of institutions in the past such as Citibank Toronto, Bank Saudi Fransi Jeddah, and Arab National Bank Jeddah. He is a certified Chartered Accountant from Pakistan and a Certified Public Accountant, USA. He is also a Certified Risk Manager (GARP, USA).
Bin Thafrah Mohammed Abdulla A
Board member
Bin Thafrah Mohammed Abdulla A is the CEO of Bank Muscat in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He has more than 16 years of extensive experience in the areas of investment, corporate banking, portfolio management, financial analysis, project appraisal and projection estimates. Bin Thafrah has also worked as the Chief Executive Office of Buscat Capital before moving to Bank Muscat Jeddah. Prior to joining Buscat Capital, he was the Regional Director for the Financial Institutions Group with Bank Muscat Sultanate of Oman. Khalifa holds an MBA and a Master’s degree in Finance from Strathclyde University, UK.