Bassam Noor

Bassam Noor

Chief Executive Officer

Bassam brings more than 20 years of experience in investment and management regionally and globally. Prior to joining SICO Capital, Bassam was the Chief Investment Officer for Alternative Investments at Derayah Financial and significantly contributed to increasing AUMs for alternative investments. He also held prominent roles in local and regional firms such as Alrajhi United, Arcapita Bank, and Gulf International Bank. Bassam holds a double bachelor’s degree with honors in Finance and Management Information System from University of South Florida and is a CFA charterholder.

Mishal Alhellow

Mishal Alhellow

Chief Operating Officer

With over 23 years of experience in the technology sector across public and private domains, Mishal was appointed COO of SICO Capital in 2023. Prior to assuming his position, he served as the Director of Technology at Arcapita Investment Group and the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. Mishal also holds board memberships at Social Insurance Organization, Osool Asset Management, Bahrain Credits Company, and Bahrain Marina Company. Mishal actively participates in membership roles in organizations such as the External Validation Committee of the General Administration of the National Qualifications Framework and the Council of the College of Information Technology at the University of Bahrain. Founding and chairing Bahrain's Technology and Business Association. He holds an MBA from the Malaysian Open University, a computer science bachelor's degree from the University of Bahrain, and specialized certificates in technology, finance, and business science.

Rawan Abahussain

Rawan Abahussain

Head of Compliance, AML and Governance

Mrs. Rawan Abahussain has more than 10 years of experience in the Compliance, Anti-Money laundering and terrorist financing field through her work experience in several positions in the financial companies in Saudi Arabia.
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from King Saud University in Riyadh, and she accomplished the professional certificates in Compliance and Anti-Money laundering and terrorist financing.


Mohammed Alebreeq

Mohammed Alebreeq

Head of Operations

Mohammed Alebreeq is a senior  finance professional with more than 15 years of experience in financial control, management and auditing. Mohammed joined SICO Capital from Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company where he was the Chief Financial and Administration Officer. Prior to that he served as the Chief Financial Officer at QInvest and Investcorp in Saudi Arabia. Mohammed has a Bachelor’s and Associate Diploma in Accounting from University of Bahrain and is a Certified Internal Auditor. 

Taj Ahmad

Taj Ahmad

Chief Risk Officer

Taj Ahmed is a senior risk management professional with extensive experience in Market Risk, Credit Risk and Operational Risk relevant to all capital market businesses including Investment banking, Asset Management, Brokerage, and derivatives trading. Prior to joining SICO Capital in 2021, he worked with Samba Capital as CRO from 2013 where he was actively involved in risk oversight function as a member of all management committees and served as a board member of various public investment funds. Tal also worked for a number of institutions in the past such as Citibank Toronto, Bank Saudi Fransi Riyadh, and Arab National Bank Riyadh. He is a certified Chartered Accountant from Pakistan and a Certified Public Accountant, USA. He is also a Certified Risk Manager (GARP, USA).

Khalil Shamsi

Khalil Shamsi

Chief Financial Officer

Khalil Shamsi has over 17 years of experience in the areas of finance, accounting, regulatory reporting, internal controls & taxation. Prior to joining SICO Capital, Khalil was a Vice President, heading the Internal Control and Taxation units at SICO BSC (c). He joined SICO BSC (c) in 2008 and was in-charge of the regulatory reporting. He was elevated to the role of Head of Internal Controls Unit in 2016 and was appointed as the group VAT controller of the bank from 2019. Before 2008, Khalil worked for the erstwhile Bahraini Saudi Bank, which is now acquired by Al Salam Bank. Khalil is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) under the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy, USA. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting and Finance from the University of Bahrain.

Hisham Al-Fayez

Hisham Al-Fayez

Chief Brokerage Officer

Hesham brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the brokerage industry, making him a valuable addition to our organization. Hesham has extensive experience more than 22 years with a remarkable 15 years of experience in the brokerage field, Hesham has demonstrated outstanding leadership and a deep understanding of the industry. His notable achievements include a remarkable 14-year tenure at Alistithmae Capital, where he served as the Head of Brokerage and Margin Lending. During his time there, Hesham showcased exceptional leadership skills and played a pivotal role in contributing to the company's success. Furthermore, Hesham spent one year and two months at Yaqeen Capital as the Head of Brokerage, where he made significant contributions by driving results, building strong relationships, and navigating complex market dynamics. Hesham holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from King Saud University.

Naveed Ahmed

Naveed Ahmed

Chief Investment Officer

Naveed Ahmed comes with over 20 years of experience in the GCC and MENA region. Naveed joined SICO Capital in March 2023 and currently overseas the equity Asset Management funds and discretionary portfolios. Prior to joining SICO Capital, Naveed was working with GIB Capital for four years, first as their Head of Investment Management and later in the role of overseeing the buy side research function, managing the MENA strategies and being a voting member of the Investment Committee. Prior to GIB Capital, Naveed was working in SICO Bank from 2005 to 2019 as part of the Asset Management Equities Department. In his role as a Senior Portfolio Manager, Naveed managed their Saudi Equity Fund and several large GCC & MENA discretionary portfolios on behalf of large institutions such as pension funds and corporates. He was an integral member of the team that helped the business grow. Naveed graduated from the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi Pakistan with an MBA in Finance in 2003 and is a CFA Charter holder.