Salah Abdulla Sharif
Chief Operating Officer at GFH FINANCIAL GROUP BSC
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
A key player in the strategic management of the Group’s core operational functions, Salah Sharif, Chief Operating Officer of GFH, is also responsible for ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence across the Group and its Special Purpose Vehicles and Project Companies.
He has more than 30 years of regional and international exposure to conventional and Islamic banking and finance, with experience across commercial and wholesale banking and in industrial and infrastructure advisory sectors.
In addition to his executive role at the Group, Salah also serves on a number of investee company boards.
He is the Chairman of Falcon Cement Company, Vice Chairman of Infracorp and Vice Chairman of Gulf Holding Company, and a Board Member of Khaleeji Commercial Bank, GBCorp and CapCorp.
Prior to his current role in GFH, Salah was seconded as the CEO of Cemena Holding Company (CHC), an industrial subsidiary of the Group, one of the largest cement holding companies in the MENA region.
Previously, he held a number of senior roles in leading, global financial institutions, including American Express and Standard Chartered Bank where he held key executive positions.
Salah holds an MBA from the University of South Wales, UK.
And most recently, he completed the Senior Executive Leadership Program offered by Harvard Business School, Boston, USA
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GFH FINANCIAL GROUP BSC
0.13% | 2022-12-30 | 4,972,531 ( 0.13% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Salah Abdulla Sharif active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| GFH FINANCIAL GROUP BSC | Chief Operating Officer | - |
| KHALEEJI BANK B.S.C. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-18 |
Falcon Cement Co. BSC
 Falcon Cement Co. BSC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Falcon Cement Co. BSC engages in manufacturing and supplying cement. Its products include ordinary Portland and sulphate resisting cement. The company was founded in March 2009 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Chairman | - |
Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. BSCC
 Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. BSCC AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. BSCC manufactures aluminum extrusions. Its products include commercial standard profiles consists solid and hollow sections. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Director/Board Member | - |
Gulf Holding Co. KSC
 Gulf Holding Co. KSC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Gulf Holding Co. KSC provides real estate investment services. The firm services include real estate investment and development, asset management, investment portfolio, market intelligence, project consultancy and facility management. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait. | Director/Board Member | - |
International Islamic Financial Market
 International Islamic Financial Market Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Islamic Financial Market operates as a neutral and non-profit infrastructure development institution. It focuses on standardization of Islamic financial contracts and product templates relating to the capital and money market, corporate finance, and trade finance segments. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Director/Board Member | - |
GBCorp. BSC
 GBCorp. BSC Major BanksFinance GBCorp. BSC provides commercial banking services to high net worth individuals, institutional and government clients. The company was founded in June 2007 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Director/Board Member | - |
Standard Chartered Bank (Bahrain)
 Standard Chartered Bank (Bahrain) Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Standard Chartered Bank (Bahrain) offers a range of financial products and services, including World Mastercard and World Elite Mastercard credit cards, personal loans, and NRI banking services. The bank is based in Manama, Bahrain, and has been led by CEO Abdulla Abdulrazaq Bukhowa since 2010. The World Mastercard credit card provides access to unique experiences and services, while the World Elite Mastercard credit card offers even more exclusive benefits. Customers can also enjoy special offers, such as a buy-one-get-one offer at Costa Coffee. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| GFH Properties SPC | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Salah Abdulla Sharif
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Training of Salah Abdulla Sharif
| University of Glamorgan | Masters Business Admin |
| University of South Wales | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| GFH FINANCIAL GROUP BSC | Finance |
| KHALEEJI BANK B.S.C. | Finance |
| Private companies | 11 |
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GBCorp. BSC
GBCorp. BSC Major BanksFinance GBCorp. BSC provides commercial banking services to high net worth individuals, institutional and government clients. The company was founded in June 2007 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Finance |
GFH Capital Ltd.
 GFH Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Gulf Finance House Capital Limited (GFH Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of GFH Financial Group BSC founded in 1999. The firm headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. | Finance |
Gulf Holding Co. KSC
Gulf Holding Co. KSC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Gulf Holding Co. KSC provides real estate investment services. The firm services include real estate investment and development, asset management, investment portfolio, market intelligence, project consultancy and facility management. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait. | Finance |
Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. BSCC
Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. BSCC AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co. BSCC manufactures aluminum extrusions. Its products include commercial standard profiles consists solid and hollow sections. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Standard Chartered Bank (Bahrain)
Standard Chartered Bank (Bahrain) Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Standard Chartered Bank (Bahrain) offers a range of financial products and services, including World Mastercard and World Elite Mastercard credit cards, personal loans, and NRI banking services. The bank is based in Manama, Bahrain, and has been led by CEO Abdulla Abdulrazaq Bukhowa since 2010. The World Mastercard credit card provides access to unique experiences and services, while the World Elite Mastercard credit card offers even more exclusive benefits. Customers can also enjoy special offers, such as a buy-one-get-one offer at Costa Coffee. | Miscellaneous |
International Islamic Financial Market
International Islamic Financial Market Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Islamic Financial Market operates as a neutral and non-profit infrastructure development institution. It focuses on standardization of Islamic financial contracts and product templates relating to the capital and money market, corporate finance, and trade finance segments. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Commercial Services |
Cemena Holding Co. BSC
 Cemena Holding Co. BSC Investment ManagersFinance Cemena Holding Co. BSC provides construction materials manufacturing and trading services including cement and aluminum products. Its product range with downstream activities such as ready-mixed concrete, concrete products, and concrete elements, as well as other related products and services. The firm also manufactures a variety of comprehensive aluminum profile systems in residential and commercial projects. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Finance |
Cap Corporation Investment Co. KSC
 Cap Corporation Investment Co. KSC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Cap Corporation Investment Co. KSC engages in investment activities. It specializes in asset management, financial markets, corporate finance, private equity, and real estate development. The company was founded in May 2008 and is headquartered in Kuwait City, Kuwait. | Finance |
Falcon Cement Co. BSC
Falcon Cement Co. BSC Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Falcon Cement Co. BSC engages in manufacturing and supplying cement. Its products include ordinary Portland and sulphate resisting cement. The company was founded in March 2009 and is headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. | Non-Energy Minerals |
| GFH Properties SPC | |
| InfraCorp BSC | Finance |
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