Dr. Abdullah Bin Ali AlDubaikhi
Chairman
An accomplished leader with an exceptional track record in both engineering and business, Dr. Al-Dabaikhi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as Chairman of the Saudi National Maritime Transport Company. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Oxford, UK. Successfully led several prominent companies as CEO, including Bahri and the Saudi Agricultural Investment and Livestock Production Company (SALIC). Member of multiple boards of directors for prestigious companies within and outside Saudi Arabia. Actively involved in fostering international business ties through memberships in organizations like the Saudi American Business Council and the Saudi British Business Council. Chairs boards of directors for companies in Canada, Brazil, and Ukraine, demonstrating his global acumen and diverse leadership portfolio. Dr. Al-Dabaikhi’s astute management skills and business intelligence are widely recognized. His ability to successfully lead multiple large companies around the world simultaneously earned him the trust of the Saudi ruling family, leading to his appointment as Chairman of the Saudi National Maritime Transport Company.

Mr. Faris Bin Ibrahim AlRashed AlHumaid
CEO and Member
Managing Director and CEO of Sharaka Financial Company, founder & Chairman of Trustees’ Board at OQAL Angel Investors Network and founder & Chairman of Trustees’ Board at Wateen Est, Investor, financial advisor, and board member of several companies. A pioneer in the entrepreneurial and venture investment space, while also establishing himself as a respected Angel Investor and a Founding Partner at several startups Careem, Hal, Lendo, Sabbar, and others. Faris is the Founder & Chairman of the Trustees Board at OQAL, he is also a member and founder of Venture Capital & Private Equity Association, and he is a Mentor at Endeavor Saudi, and an Eisenhower Fellow since 2005. Faris is a Board Member of several listed and unlisted companies including; Bin Dawood Holding, Elm co. Naseej Information Technology, SHL Finance  Company and others . Driven by a mission to empower and create, Faris is best known for inspiring entrepreneurs to succeed and seek professional and personal growth. His insights and expertise were recognized and appreciated by the several boards he sat in of endowments, associations, and corporations. He is the controlling owner of Sharakah Financial Company by 95%.

Mr. Ahmed Bin Ibrahim AlFozan
Member
Ahmed has more than 14 years of diverse banking and non-banking experience in handling all aspects of financial, economic, and business analysis, with an extensive understanding of capital markets, asset management, mainly private equity and venture capital. Before joining Derayah, he led the investment department at a semi-government organization with assets under management of more than SAR 5.5 billion. Prior to that, as a senior private equity manager, helped found private equity and venture capital funds at Riyad Capital, where he led the execution of a number of start-ups equity deals. He is also serving multiple Board members including Hala Bostani, Ratio Speciality Coffee, Derayah Retail Fund, and Derayah Healthcare Fund.