DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
H.E Hareb Al Darmaki is Co-Founder and Board Chairperson of Gulf Capital. Mr. Al Darmaki joined Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1976 as Director, Bond & Equity department. Reporting to H.H., the Managing Director his current responsibilities at ADIA include asset allocation, portfolio management and strategic decisions. Mr. Al Darmaki is a member of the Investment, Strategy and Alpha Committees at ADIA. In addition to his roles at ADIA and Gulf Capital, Mr. Al Darmaki holds multiple board roles, including Chairperson of Neue Privat Bank (Middle East), Board and Committee Member at Emirates Investment Authority. Previously, Mr. Al Darmaki held the position of Chairman at the Central Bank of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Global Investment House (Kuwait), and as a Board Member at National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal Bank, Arab Banking Corporation and Qatar Telecom (Ooredoo).
Mr. Al Darmaki received a B.S. in Economics and Politics from Bristol University, and obtained an M.A. in International Studies from the John Hopkins University.
H.E Hareb Al Darmaki is Co-Founder and Board Chairperson of Gulf Capital. Mr. Al Darmaki joined Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1976 as Director, Bond & Equity department. Reporting to H.H., the Managing Director his current responsibilities at ADIA include asset allocation, portfolio management and strategic decisions. Mr. Al Darmaki is a member of the Investment, Strategy and Alpha Committees at ADIA. In addition to his roles at ADIA and Gulf Capital, Mr. Al Darmaki holds multiple board roles, including Chairperson of Neue Privat Bank (Middle East), Board and Committee Member at Emirates Investment Authority. Previously, Mr. Al Darmaki held the position of Chairman at the Central Bank of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Global Investment House (Kuwait), and as a Board Member at National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal Bank, Arab Banking Corporation and Qatar Telecom (Ooredoo).
Mr. Al Darmaki received a B.S. in Economics and Politics from Bristol University, and obtained an M.A. in International Studies from the John Hopkins University.
H.E. Khalifa Al Kindi is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Abu Dhabi-based Liwa Capital Advisors. His career in asset management began at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1983, where he ultimately served as Deputy Managing Director from 1997 to 2007. Post ADIA, he established Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) in 2007 and served as its Managing Director. His dedication to advancing the United Arab Emirates has been demonstrated through numerous director and chairman roles in major financial institutions and government bodies: Chairperson of the Board of UAE Central Bank, Chairperson of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Supreme Petroleum Council, Board Member of ADIA, Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, Member of Allianz International Advisory Board and Chairperson of the Arab Banking Corporation.
Mr. Al Kindi received an honorary doctorate from Eastern Michigan University, where he had previously earned a B.S. in Economics.
H.E. Khalifa Al Kindi is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Abu Dhabi-based Liwa Capital Advisors. His career in asset management began at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) in 1983, where he ultimately served as Deputy Managing Director from 1997 to 2007. Post ADIA, he established Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) in 2007 and served as its Managing Director. His dedication to advancing the United Arab Emirates has been demonstrated through numerous director and chairman roles in major financial institutions and government bodies: Chairperson of the Board of UAE Central Bank, Chairperson of the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Supreme Petroleum Council, Board Member of ADIA, Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company, Member of Allianz International Advisory Board and Chairperson of the Arab Banking Corporation.
Mr. Al Kindi received an honorary doctorate from Eastern Michigan University, where he had previously earned a B.S. in Economics.
Mr. Mishal Kanoo is one of the most iconic business figures in the Middle East and has a reputation as a futurist and strategist with a strong track record in forecasting economic developments in the region. Mr. Kanoo currently serves as the Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest, longest running and independent family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region. Furthermore, he is a professional and motivational speaker, writes articles for local and regional media, is published in business journals on a regular basis, and holds chief positions as Chairman/Director of various reputable companies, including Gulf Capital, KHK & Partners Limited, Dalma Capital, Johnson Arabia LLC and KAAF Investments.
Mishal Kanoo tries to help people reach their professional dreams. The excitement of helping others achieve their goals, both big or small, is what drives him. Playing a role in bettering people’s lives is a great instigator for doing what he does. Kanoo has been investing on a personal and company level since 1991.
Mr. Mishal Kanoo is one of the most iconic business figures in the Middle East and has a reputation as a futurist and strategist with a strong track record in forecasting economic developments in the region. Mr. Kanoo currently serves as the Chairman of The Kanoo Group, one of the largest, longest running and independent family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region. Furthermore, he is a professional and motivational speaker, writes articles for local and regional media, is published in business journals on a regular basis, and holds chief positions as Chairman/Director of various reputable companies, including Gulf Capital, KHK & Partners Limited, Dalma Capital, Johnson Arabia LLC and KAAF Investments.
Mishal Kanoo tries to help people reach their professional dreams. The excitement of helping others achieve their goals, both big or small, is what drives him. Playing a role in bettering people’s lives is a great instigator for doing what he does. Kanoo has been investing on a personal and company level since 1991.
Mr. Al Badi has more than 35 years of experience in the government and private sector. Between 1981 and 2014, he led strategic positions in the government of United Arab Emirates including Minister of Health, Minister of Oil and Natural Resources, Vice President of OPEC, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Arab Ministers of Health, Establisher and Chairman of the Executive Board of the Federal Environment Agency, Chairman of the Executive Board of Emirates Petroleum, Member of the Advisory Board of Eastern Mediterranean Regional Organization – World Health Organization, Member of the Board of Trustees of Emirates Foundation, a philanthropic organization set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Board of Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development – an economic policy advisory council established by law in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Al Badi holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Lewis & Clark College.
Mr. Al Badi has more than 35 years of experience in the government and private sector. Between 1981 and 2014, he led strategic positions in the government of United Arab Emirates including Minister of Health, Minister of Oil and Natural Resources, Vice President of OPEC, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Arab Ministers of Health, Establisher and Chairman of the Executive Board of the Federal Environment Agency, Chairman of the Executive Board of Emirates Petroleum, Member of the Advisory Board of Eastern Mediterranean Regional Organization – World Health Organization, Member of the Board of Trustees of Emirates Foundation, a philanthropic organization set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, Member of the Board of Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development – an economic policy advisory council established by law in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Mr. Al Badi holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Lewis & Clark College.
Mr. Quarta has been a Partner at CD&R for 21 years and is chairman of CD&R Europe. Based in London, he played the lead operating role in the Firm’s investment in SPIE and served as chairman of the supervisory board of Rexel during CD&R’s ownership of the company from 2005 to 2014. In addition, Mr. Quarta is chairman of WPP plc and Smith & Nephew plc. Prior to CD&R, he served as CEO of BBA Group plc from 1993 to 2001, leading the successful restructuring and reorganization of the company, and continued to serve as chairman from 2001 to 2006.
Mr. Quarta also held various senior leadership positions with BTR plc and served on the board of directors. He is former chairman of IMI plc and a former non-executive director of SPIE, BAE Systems plc, Foster Wheeler Corporation, Fondo Strategico Italiano, Equant NV, and PowerGen plc. Mr. Quarta graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.
Mr. Quarta has been a Partner at CD&R for 21 years and is chairman of CD&R Europe. Based in London, he played the lead operating role in the Firm’s investment in SPIE and served as chairman of the supervisory board of Rexel during CD&R’s ownership of the company from 2005 to 2014. In addition, Mr. Quarta is chairman of WPP plc and Smith & Nephew plc. Prior to CD&R, he served as CEO of BBA Group plc from 1993 to 2001, leading the successful restructuring and reorganization of the company, and continued to serve as chairman from 2001 to 2006.
Mr. Quarta also held various senior leadership positions with BTR plc and served on the board of directors. He is former chairman of IMI plc and a former non-executive director of SPIE, BAE Systems plc, Foster Wheeler Corporation, Fondo Strategico Italiano, Equant NV, and PowerGen plc. Mr. Quarta graduated from the College of the Holy Cross.
Mariam Ghobash has substantial corporate governance experience with both publicly listed and private companies. Ms. Ghobash currently serves as a board member of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (ADNOC Distribution), Emirates Telecommunications Group Company “Etisalat”, Emirates Development Bank and Zayed University.
Previously, she was Vice-Chairperson of Aldar Properties and Invest AD. She also served on the boards of National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal Bank and National Takaful Co. “Watania” and was a Director in the Global Special Situations Department at the Abu Dhabi Investment Council.
Ms. Ghobash holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. She has also successfully completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.
Mariam Ghobash has substantial corporate governance experience with both publicly listed and private companies. Ms. Ghobash currently serves as a board member of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company for Distribution (ADNOC Distribution), Emirates Telecommunications Group Company “Etisalat”, Emirates Development Bank and Zayed University.
Previously, she was Vice-Chairperson of Aldar Properties and Invest AD. She also served on the boards of National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal Bank and National Takaful Co. “Watania” and was a Director in the Global Special Situations Department at the Abu Dhabi Investment Council.
Ms. Ghobash holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in the United States of America. She has also successfully completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School.
H.E. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi was recently the Chief Investment Officer of Group 42 (G42). Group 42 is an artificial intelligence and cloud computing company that was founded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 2018. G42 is oriented to development of AI industries in the government sector, healthcare, finance, oil and gas, aviation and hospitality.
Previously, Dr Bin Hendi was the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) since October 2019. Under his leadership, ADIO has launched international offices around the world. Devoting his career to progress, bold ideas and teamwork, His Excellency has positioned ADIO to always seek new ideas and challenges in order to promote Abu Dhabi globally.
Prior to joining ADIO, His Excellency held leadership roles at various institutions, including Emirates NBD, Mubadala, and Citibank. He also sits on a number of boards, including AXA and Emirates Post Group. His Excellency earned his stripes in professional finance at Citi Bank in London. With a joint MBA from London Business School and Columbia, he then joined Mubadala in the UAE sovereign wealth sector. His Excellency holds a PhD in Economics from Imperial College, London.
H.E. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi was recently the Chief Investment Officer of Group 42 (G42). Group 42 is an artificial intelligence and cloud computing company that was founded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 2018. G42 is oriented to development of AI industries in the government sector, healthcare, finance, oil and gas, aviation and hospitality.
Previously, Dr Bin Hendi was the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) since October 2019. Under his leadership, ADIO has launched international offices around the world. Devoting his career to progress, bold ideas and teamwork, His Excellency has positioned ADIO to always seek new ideas and challenges in order to promote Abu Dhabi globally.
Prior to joining ADIO, His Excellency held leadership roles at various institutions, including Emirates NBD, Mubadala, and Citibank. He also sits on a number of boards, including AXA and Emirates Post Group. His Excellency earned his stripes in professional finance at Citi Bank in London. With a joint MBA from London Business School and Columbia, he then joined Mubadala in the UAE sovereign wealth sector. His Excellency holds a PhD in Economics from Imperial College, London.