Mr. Khalid Saoud Al Hassan
Managing Director and CEO
Qualification
Bachelor of Political Science. Faculty of Commerce, Economics & Political Science-Kuwait University
Professional Experience
Mr. Al-Hassan joined GIC in November 1978. He took over as Managing Director & CEO in February 2002. He was Assistant Manager – Fire and General Accident Department from 1979 to 1981, Manager – Fire and General Accident Department from 1981 to 1983, Deputy General Manager – Fire and General Accident Department from 1983 to 1991 and General Manager from 1991 to 2002.

Mr. Tareq Abdulwahab Al Sahhaf
General Manager
Qualification
Bachelor of Business Administration in Insurance. College of Insurance - New York City
Certified Insurance Business Technique
Professional Experience
Mr. Al-Sahhaf joined GIC in January 1979. He is in his current position since July 2007. He was Assistant Manager – M&A from 1981 to 1987, Manager – Marine & Aviation Department from 1987 to 1991, AGM – Marine & Aviation Department from 1991 to 1998 and DGM – M&A from 1998 to 2007.
Mr. Adnan Al Baghli
Deputy General Manager
Qualification
Bachelor of Social Service. Helwan University- Egypt
Master of Business Administration - USA
Professional Experience
Mr. Al-Baghli joined GIC in September 1978. He is in his current position since March 1998. He was Assistant Manager – FGA from 1981 to 1987, Manager – FGA from 1987 to 1991 and Assistant General Manager – Fire and General Accident Department from 1991 to 1998.
Mr. Rafat Al Salamouny
Deputy General Manager
Qualification
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Class of 1971. Alexandria University–Egypt
Professional Experience
Mr. Al-Salamony joined GIC in September 1975. He is in his current position since March 1998. He was Manager – Finance & Accounts from 1986 to 1998.
Mr. Anwar Al Rufidi
Deputy General Manager
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts – Administration (Finance). California State University - USA
Professional Experience
Mr. Al-Rufaidi joined GIC in February 1989. He is in his current position since April 2001. He was Section Head – Fire and General Accident Department, Assistant Manager – Fire and General Accident Department, Manager – Fire and General Accident Department and AGM – Branches before his current position.

Mr. Hatem Selim
Regional CFO & CRO
Qualification
Bachelor of Business Administration from Ain Shams University - Egypt. Advanced & Modern Diplomas in Accounting & Finance from American University of Cairo. Certified Management Accountant “CMA” candidate
Professional Experience
Mr. Selim joined GIC in July 2005 and is responsible to oversee the regional operations and the expansion plans of GIC group companies as well as the risk management function of GIC group. Prior to joining GIC, Mr. Selim worked as the Financial Controller, Chief Compliance Officer as well as Board Secretary for the Egyptian operations of ACE Group of Insurance & Reinsurance Companies “Bermuda”; Financial Controller at Orascom Touristic Establishments and many various positions in other well known companies in Egypt.

Mr. Thamer Ibrahim Arab
Assistant General Manager
Qualification
Bachelor of Science– Computer Science. California State University – Sacrament, USA
Professional Experience
Mr. Arab joined GIC in December 2006 as the Information Technology Department Manager. Mr. Arab is responsible to oversee the entire company Information Technology setup and operations. Prior to joining GIC, Mr. Arab’s main experience was focused in the banking sector. He had worked for Burgan Bank as the Systems Development Manager. He also worked for Industrial Bank of Kuwait for 10 years starting as a Systems Analyst and worked his way up to be the IT Manager as his last position in the bank. Mr. Arab had also worked abroad with Lockheed Martin –Information Technology Division in the U.S. where he was part of the California Statewide welfare automation system.
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