Bassam Abdulaziz Noor
Board Member and CEO
Bassam brings more than 20 years of experience in investment and management regionally and globally. Prior to joining SICO Capital, Bassam was the Chief Investment Officer for Alternative Investments at Derayah Financial and significantly contributed to increasing AUMs for alternative investments. He also held prominent roles in local and regional firms such as Alrajhi United, Arcapita Bank, and Gulf International Bank. Bassam holds a double bachelor’s degree with honors in Finance and Management Information System from University of South Florida and is a CFA charterholder.
Mishal Ali Alhellow
Chief Operating Officer
With over 23 years of experience in the technology sector across public and private domains, Mishal was appointed COO of SICO Capital in 2023. Prior to assuming his position, he served as the Director of Technology at Arcapita Investment Group and the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. Mishal also holds board memberships at Osool Asset Management, Bahrain Credits Company, and Bahrain Marina Company. Mishal actively participates in membership roles in organizations such as the External Validation Committee of the General Administration of the National Qualifications Framework and the Council of the College of Information Technology at the University of Bahrain. Founding and chairing Bahrain's Technology and Business Association. He holds an MBA from the Malaysian Open University, a computer science bachelor's degree from the University of Bahrain, and specialized certificates in technology, finance, and business science.
Hisham Mohamed Al-Fayez
Chief Brokerage Officer
Hesham brings with him a
wealth of experience and expertise in the brokerage industry. Hesham has
extensive experience more than 22 years with a remarkable,. His notable
achievements include a remarkable 14-year tenure at Alistithmae Capital, where
he served as the Head of Brokerage and Margin Lending. During his time there,
Hesham showcased exceptional leadership skills and played a pivotal role in
contributing to the company's success. Furthermore, Hesham spent one year and
two months at Yaqeen Capital as the Head of Brokerage, where he made
significant contributions by driving results, building strong relationships,
and navigating complex market dynamics. Hesham holds a bachelor's degree in
Accounting from King Saud University.
Khalil Ahmed Shamsi
Chief Financial Officer
Khalil Shamsi has over
17 years of experience in the areas of finance, accounting, regulatory
reporting, internal controls & taxation. Prior to joining SICO Capital,
Khalil was Head of the Internal Control and Taxation units at SICO BSC (c) in
Bahrain., Khalil worked for the erstwhile Bahraini Saudi Bank, which is now
acquired by Al Salam Bank. Khalil is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) under
the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy, in USA. He also holds a Bachelor of
Science in accounting and Finance from the University of Bahrain.
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Naveed Ahmed
Group Head of Equities Investment Management
Naveed Ahmed comes with
over 20 years of experience in the GCC and MENA region. and currently overseas
the Asset Management funds and discretionary portfolios. Prior to joining SICO
Capital, Naveed was working with GIB Capital (Riyadh) for four years, SICO Bank
from 2005 to 2019 as part of the Asset Management Equities Department.. Naveed
graduated from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi Pakistan with
an MBA in Finance in 2003 and is a CFA Charter holder.
Syed Taj Ahmad
Chief Risk Officer
Taj has experience in
Market Risk, Credit Risk and Operational Risk relevant to capital market. Prior
to joining SICO Capital, he worked with Samba Capital as Chief Risk Officer ,
Citibank Toronto, Bank Saudi Fransi Riyadh, and Arab National Bank Riyadh. He
is a certified Chartered Accountant from Pakistan and a Certified Public
Accountant, USA. He is also a Certified Risk Manager (GARP, USA).