Markaz Announces Leadership Appointments Across Key Business Areas
Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” announced a number of new leadership appointments approved by its Board of Directors during the Board meeting held on 7 May 2026.
• Abdullatif Al-Nusif is appointed as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
• Deena AlRefai, Executive Vice President, is appointed as Head of Wealth Management and Business Development Department.
• Ghazi Al-Osaimi, Executive Vice President, is appointed as Head of the MENA Equities Department.
The Board of Directors also approved the resignation of Amani Al-Omani, Managing Director – MENA Equities Department, following her decision to retire after a distinguished career spanning more than 24 years at Markaz.
The Board of Directors and executive management expressed their sincere appreciation to Amani Al-Omani for her valuable contributions and dedicated efforts throughout her tenure, wishing her continued success in the next chapter of her career.
These appointments reflect Markaz’s continued commitment to developing its leadership talent, strengthening institutional readiness, and advancing its strategic growth and expansion plans across the various markets and sectors in which it operates.
Background Information
Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz”
Established in 1974, Kuwait Financial Centre K.P.S.C “Markaz” is one of the leading asset management and investment banking institutions in the MENA region with total assets under management of over KD 1.03 billion as of 30 September 2020 (USD 3.33 billion). Markaz was listed on the Boursa Kuwait in 1997.