A financial and accounting professional with over 8 years of experience in financial control, management accounting, and financial reporting, gained through working in the banking and real estate sectors in Kuwait.
He possesses extensive experience in managing multi-entity portfolios and assets, analysing financial performance, and developing financial systems and procedures.
He excels at supporting strategic decision-making and improving the efficiency of financial operations in accordance with best practices and international accounting standards.
A seasoned executive with over 9 years of experience in the entertainment, hospitality, retail, and banking sectors.
He serves as CEO of Khaleeji Entertainment Holding Company and has co-founded and managed numerous successful ventures. His expertise lies in strategic planning, business development, financial management, and operations.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from West Virginia University in the USA.
Mr. Yaqoub Bander holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) from the Gulf University for Science and Technology, obtained in 2011, and a bachelor’s degree in finance and financial Institutions from Kuwait University, obtained in 2003.
From 2005 to 2020, Mr. Bander worked at Gulf Investment House in Kuwait, where he held various managerial positions with increasing levels of responsibility, ultimately serving as Assistant Vice President.
Prior to joining Gulf Investment House, he served as an Investment Supervisor in the Investment Division of Kuwait Finance House from 2004 to 2005.
Mr. Bander currently serves as a Managing Partner at Apex Management Consulting Company in Kuwait. He has also served as a Board Member of several companies across the Gulf region.
In addition, Mr. Bander is an International Certified Valuation Specialist (ICVS), reflecting on his expertise in investment and financial valuation.
He holds a university degree from Kuwait University and has extensive professional experience in administrative and executive roles.
He has held several leadership and executive positions in several companies, including Iktitaab Holding Company.
He currently serves as Vice Chairman of Afkar Holding Company and as a Board Member of Gulf Real Estate Company.
Mr. Mohammed Al Matook has over 20 years of experience in property development and commercial malls and mall management across Kuwait, Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. His expertise has been in business acceleration, and strategic growth and development.
Mr. Al Matook has had a range of multi-disciplinary experiences having held the position of Deputy CEO of Al Hamra Real Estate Company, Kuwait, and as Senior Vice President of the Leasing Department at ALARGAN International Real Estate Company in Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain. Currently he is a board member at Hilal Cement Company and Managing Director at Al Matooq Combined Group.
Mr. Mohammed Al Matook holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida Institute of Technology (USA) and a master’s in business administration from Florida International University (USA).
