Dubai - 14, January 2015

NBK Capital Partners announced the appointment of Amjad Ahmad as its Chief Executive Officer. His appointment follows the formation of the new entity comprising of NBK Capital's alternative investments business, a leading private equity and mezzanine fund manager in the MENA region. 

Amjad Ahmad has been with NBK Capital for ten years. He is a founding member of the alternative investments business and has led the group since 2007 as Senior Managing Director. He has over 20 years of finance and investment experience in the U.S. and MENA. He has an MA from Columbia University and is a GMP graduate from Harvard Business School. 

"I look forward to leading the exceptional team at NBK Capital Partners to build on the strong track record that we have developed over the past ten years." Amjad Ahmad commented, "Our priority will be to continue to deliver superior returns to investors through focused investment strategies executed with the highest quality." 


NBK Capital Partners will manage all funds previously managed by NBK Capital's Alternative Investments group including NBK Capital Equity Partners Fund I, NBK Capital Equity Partners Fund II and NBK Capital Mezzanine Fund I. The team has raised approximately USD 800 million and invested across 20 companies, primarily in consumer sectors in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. 

NBK Capital Partners will be headquartered in Dubai and regulated by the DFSA. 

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About NBK Capital Partners
NBK Capital Partners is a leading investment firm focused on private equity and mezzanine investments in the MENA region. With over $750 million of capital raised, the firm has an extensive track record of investing in middle market growth companies across consumer sectors and countries. Our investment professionals combine substantial financial and operating expertise enabling us to enhance growth in our portfolio companies. NBK Capital Partners is headquartered in Dubai and regulated by the DFSA.

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Bassel Merheb
NBK Capital
Corporate Communications Manager
+965 2224 6925
bassel.merheb@nbkcapital.com

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