Gulf Finance House

One of the main founding members of Gulf Finance House (GFH), Mr. Janahi successfully led the organization as Chief Executive and Board Member until he was elected Chairman in 2007. With 24 years of banking experience, Mr. Janahi has been instrumental in the strong growth and success of the bank and continues to play a key and active role in driving the business forward.
As Chairman, Mr. Janahi sets the strategic direction for the long term and advises on operational matters for the short and medium term. He also governs the Board and ensures effective communication with shareholders as part of his responsibilities.
He was appointed as Executive Chairman on 15 August 2010 Mr. Janahi holds a number of directorship including: Chairman of Energy City Qatar, Chairman of Vision 3 and board member of Abu Dhabi Investment House.
As for his educational background, Mr. Janahi holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Hull University in the UK and a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management (with Honors) from the University of Petroleum and Minerals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Dr. Ahmed Al Mutawa
Vice Chairman, Independent

Dr. Ahmed Al-Mutawa, Deputy Chairman of Gulf Finance House, brings almost 33 years of financial and economic experience to the bank. With numerous papers appearing in international publications and journals, he is an established and respected researcher and economics academic.
Dr. Al-Mutawa currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, and he has a wealth of experience in advising and consulting. He has served as a board member in some of the region’s largest and most reputable universities and organizations, namely Majid Al Futtaim Properties, Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Company (ADBIC), and Dubai University College among others.
He began his career as a teaching assistant at the UAE University, and went on to become a well-known professor and director at the University. He has also spoken and presented at a number of key finance and economics conferences throughout the region.
Dr. Al-Mutawa holds a PhD in Economics from Georgetown University, Washington DC, and a Masters degree in Economics from the University of North Carolina, USA. He also holds aBachelors degree in Economics from Cairo University in Egypt.

Azzam Al Flaij
Member, Independent

Mr. Azzam Al Felaij holds 22 years of experience in the banking industry which he brings to the Gulf Finance house where he is serving as a member, through his work with a number of financial institutions mainly the Kuwait Finance House.
Mr. Al Felaij currently a Member the Board for a number of different companies including of Al Safa investment, Al Mabani Wel Ta’meer and Heavy Engineering and Ship building. Mr. Azzam also owns a number of companies which include; The Year two Thousand trading and contracting establishment, the glass dome Décor and Contracting, American Touch Furniture, Azzam Al Felaij Real estate establishment.
Additionally, Mr. Al Felaij is the General Manager of both Abdulaziz Al Felaij trade and contracting and Bu Bayan fishing Company.
Mr. Azzam holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the Grand View College (U.S.).

Mosbah Saif Al Mutairy
Member, Non Executive Director

Mr. Mosabah Al-Mutairy, Board Member of Gulf Finance House, brings extensive financial expertise amassed throughout his 16 -year career in the fields of investment, finance, and accounting. He is currently a member of several boards across different organizations including the Investment Committee of Royal Guard of Oman Pension Fund, in which he plays a pivotal role in managing funds. He is also a member of the Board of Directors at the Hotels Management Co. Int and Dhofar Power Company and a member of India Entertainment City and Mena Resident among others.
Mr. Al-Mutairy currently holds a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the University Of Humberside & Lincolnshire and a Bachelors degree in Accounting from South West London College in the UK. In addition, he holds several internationally recognized accounting qualifications.

Mr. Naif Al-Ali brings over 11 years of experience to Gulf Finance House where he has joined as a Board Member. He also serves as a Non-Executive Board Member of Abdulla A. M. Al Khodari Sons Company since 2008 one of Saudi Arabia’s leading construction companies where he also served as Project Site Supervisor from 2000 until 2007.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California, USA.