NBK Capital collaborated with INSEAD, the leading international business school, to provide strategy training for senior managers of its portfolio companies. The intensive two-day program focused on strategy formation, implementation and monitoring. The interactive sessions provided an environment for the investment team and business managers to share knowledge and leverage experiences across the portfolio.
Amjad Ahmad, Senior Managing Director of Alternative Investments, commented, "This training program was a great opportunity for NBK Capital and our portfolio companies to interact and learn from a leading institution such as INSEAD. Our investment approach is predicated on building strong relationships between our highly skilled professionals and business managers in order to drive strategic, operational and financial enhancements. With the help of INSEAD, we were able to provide this outstanding platform to drive important ideas and share experiences across the entire investment portfolio."
"At INSEAD, we aim to provide companies with Executive Education programs that align with their strategic goals. We were honored to partner with NBK Capital to provide this strategy training and help their senior managers reach their full leadership potential," said Bachar Tabbara, Senior Director of Executive Education at INSEAD.
The event was part of the "NBK Capital Seminar Series", which is an ongoing private event where thought leaders from the financial industry share insights, knowledge and innovation with interested professionals and investors across the region. This is the fifth installment of the series following highly successful events in Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
The Alternative Investments Group at NBK Capital manages c. USD 600 million of assets under management focused on growth capital for mid-market companies located throughout MENA and Turkey. The Group's track record includes private equity and mezzanine investments in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Turkey. Leveraging a highly skilled investment team, NBK Capital has delivered value for investors through an active investment approach driving strategic, operational and financial initiatives at portfolio companies.
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About NBK Capital
NBK Capital was established in July 2005 as a subsidiary of the National Bank of Kuwait (NBK),one of the region's oldest and highest rated banks. NBK Capital focuses on four principal lines of business: Alternative Investments, Asset Management, Brokerage & Research and Investment Banking. With offices in Kuwait, Dubai, Turkey, and Cairo, NBK Capital's team of more than 170 professionals offer superior products and services to clients and investors.
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Contact
Qutaiba AlRabe
Assistant Vice President - Corporate Communications
NBK Capital
Tel: +965 2224 6925
Email: qutaiba.alrabe@nbkcapital.com
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