LeadersJuly 23, 2009

Ahmed Al Khan - Biography

: Published: July 23, 2009

Mr. Al Khan joined GBCORP as Head of Investment Banking with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry including working in New York.His successful portfolio of work and achievements at major business organisations has earned him appointments to the boards of various leading establishments in the region.

Mr. Al Khan holds an MBA from Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA and a BSc in Marketing from Caldwell College as well as an Executive Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Prior to joining GBCORP Mr. Al Khan was the CEO of Diyar Al Bahrain. Mr. Al Khan began his career as a Market Research Analyst at Scott Rudin Productions, New York, before moving on to MetLife (BayPark Financial Group), as Financial Services Executive. His financial services expertise and business acumen earned him a presence on the Board of Directors of Sony-ATV, having successfully completed the financial restructuring of the organization. Mr. Al Khan is also a member of the Board of International Mercantile Exchange [IMEX], Al Waqt Newspaper Group, Gulf Energy Corporation, Energy City Qatar, British School of Bahrain and Blue Gem Private Equity Company.

He is well versed in tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans and real estate and is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) with a Series 6 license for Primary Market Trading of Bonds and Mutual Funds.