About
Corporate Governance
About
Corporate Governance
Dr. Khalid Mohamad Al Saad
(Independent Director)
Chairman of the Group Board Nominating, Remuneration and Corporate Governance Committee, Member of the Group Board Audit & Compliance Committee and the Group Board Risk Committee.
Director since 8 August 2024
Holds Ph.D. in Finance, from the Claremont Graduate University, May 1986; MBA from the Claremont Graduate University, December 1979; and BA in Accounting from the Kuwait University, June 1975.
Formerly: Board Member, Kuwait Finance House B.S.C. (c), Kingdom of Bahrain (2016-2024); Board member, National Bureau for Academic Accreditation & Education Quality Assurance (2021-2023); Chair of the Committee for the Accreditation of Foreign Universities (NBAQ) (2018-2022); Board Member of Institute Banking Studies, Kuwait (2018- 2022); Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Sama Educational Co., Kuwait (2016-2018); Member of the Board of the Supreme Council of Planning, Kuwait (2008-2010); Member of the Board of Directors of Contracting and Marine Services Co., Kuwait (2006-2009); Member of the Board and Investment Committee of the Public Institution of Social Security, Kuwait (2002-2008); and Member of the Board of Directors of Gulf Insurance Company, Kuwait (1987-1989).
Additionally, Dr. Al Saad held several roles in the higher education and financial services sectors, the latest of which were Program Director, Master of Science in Finance, Kuwait (2016-2020); Associate Professor, Finance Dep., CBA, Kuwait University, Kuwait (2008- 2022); President, Gulf Monetary Council, Riyadh, KSA (2012-2015); Undersecretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Kuwait (2009 –2012); and Executive Director, World Bank, USA (1995-2001). He served as a member of the Boards of several higher education institutions during his tenure at the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE); as well as a Vice Dean of the WB Board, Personnel Committee Chairman, and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee.
Dr. Al Saad participated in several academic and administrative committees, and developed finance program curriculum for a new college and developed and delivered several training programs for the business community. Furthermore, he participated in several conferences and workshops in the field of banking and finance.
Over 31 years of experience in financial services and higher education sectors.
