Abu Dhabi – KBBO Group, the leading investment firm operating in the UAE and across the Middle East, has announced the appointments of Yazen Abu Gulal as Chief Executive Officer and Sunil Singh as Chief Financial Officer for the group. Khalifa bin Butti remains chairman of the group and Maysoun Habra, Hani Buttikhi and both the new CEO and CFO as board members.
Having previously held the position of Vice President at Swiss Private Bank Lombard Odier in Geneva, Yazen Abu Gulal brings his wealth of European experience as well as in-depth knowledge of the Middle East market – in particular, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – to the helm of KBBO Group with the objective of elevating this ambitious conglomerate to the next level.
Sunil Singh, a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in India, offers his extensive experience in the fields of Finance, Strategy, Risk Management and Business Performance Improvement to his role as Chief Financial Officer at the group. With a career spanning more than two decades and citing global organisations such as KPMG, E&Y, HP and AIG as previous employers, Sunil is best placed to manage KBBO Group’s financial strategies.
With a diversified portfolio in a variety of business sectors, KBBO Group’s future growth strategy will focus on three main areas; Healthcare, Education and Venture Capital. With a proven track record of investments, the group aims to amplify the growth of the UAE’s economy by injecting capital and restructuring debt in already successful companies. Under the direction of this new management, the investment group will create jobs and opportunities for small to medium enterprises in the region, falling in line with the Abu Dhabi 2030 Economic Vision to achieve effective transformation and global integration of the Emirate’s financial system.
KBBO Group has continued to outperform the market in recent years, strengthening its leadership in the investment sector and anchoring its position as one of the most successful Investment Management firms in the Middle East. Consistently showing its ability to innovate and capitalize on market opportunities, the group’s corporate culture of exceeding expectations is largely down to its team of experienced and integral talent supporting the group’s dedication to its evolutionary long-term success.
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About KBBO GROUP
KBBO Group is an investment group of companies focused on the Middle East the UAE. Established in 2004, KBBO Group has developed highly successful specialisms in five key sectors: Investment, Real Estate & Development, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Facilities Management and Information Technology.
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