Bassam Abdulaziz Noor

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

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

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

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.

Naveed Ahmed

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

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).