Mr. Diraar Y. Alghanim, Chairman of "Markaz" since 1982, has a career spanning over 40 years in the financial services industry, asset management, insurance and varied commercial and professional enterprises in the region and internationally.

He is a member of the Board of Directors of Kuwait Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) since 2001 and presently Chairman of its Finance Committee. He was also the Founding Chairman of Union of Investment Companies (UIC) from 2004-2009 and is an active member of NGOs in Kuwait and beyond.

Sheikh Humoud S. Al-Salem Al Sabah is the Vice Chairman of Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. “Markaz” for over 10 years. He is also the Chairman of Northern Gulf Trading – NGT- Hyundai Co. for over 20 years and owner of Al-Jazira & Quraini Transportation Co. Petroleum Field as well as the Vice President of Al Masar Leasing & Investment Co.

Mr. Faisal AbdulAziz Al-Jallal is Board Member of Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. “Markaz” for over 16 years. He chairs the Board Audit Committee. He is also the Managing Director of Al-Baseet Trading Co.

Mr. Al-Jallal holds a University Degree from Alexandria University.

Mr. Ayman Abdullatif Alshaya is Board Member of Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. “Markaz”, and is member of the Board Steering Committee. He is also a board member of the Alshaya group of businesses, a family company which was founded in Kuwait in 1890. He has been CEO of Trading Division in Alshaya Group since 1989, and is Vice Chairman of Al Ahleia Insurance Company.

Mr. Alshaya holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kuwait University.

Mr. Fahed Yacoub Al-Jouan is the Deputy Director General of the Al-Jouan General Trading & Contracting company as well as Chairman of the Board of Directors of AlKout Industrial Projects.  He is also a Board member in the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kuwait, National Petroleum Services Co. (NAPESCO) and Vice–Chairman of the Public Authority for Industry and Al-Dorra Petroleum Services. Mr. Al-Jouan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University.

Mr. Fouzi Ibrahim Al-Mukaimi is Board Member of Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C. “Markaz”, and member of the Board Audit Committee. He is the Finance Manager at Kuwait Petroleum International since 2004. He previously held the position of Finance Director at KPIAC in UK, KP Italy and KP Thailand.

Mr. Al-Mukaimi holds a Master of Professional Accounting from University of Miami, USA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Kuwait University.

Mr. Alghannam is the Board Member and Director Manager for Kapico Group Holding Co. since 2003 and Board Member of Al Ahleia Insurance Company. Mr. Alghannam holds Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, USA.