About us
InvestGB, the investment arm of Gulf Bank, is a fully owned Kuwaiti closed joint-stock company with a paid-up capital of KD 10 million. Established in 2023, it manages assets exceeding KD 1 billion (approximately USD 3.2 billion), reflecting its strong foundation and Gulf Bank’s commitment to expanding in wealth and asset management. InvestGB serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors with innovative, personalized solutions designed for long-term success.
Its services span Asset Management, Custody and Investments, Brokerage, Wealth Management, and Investment Banking. Each offering is tailored to clients’ aspirations, risk profiles, and investment horizons—helping them navigate evolving markets, protect their wealth, and pursue growth opportunities with flexibility and resilience.
Our values drive our approach: shared success through long-term partnerships, data-driven strategies for optimal outcomes, resilience in adapting to market shifts, and unwavering integrity in all we do.
Our mission is to deliver leading wealth and asset management, investment, and advisory services for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Our vision is to be Kuwait’s most trusted wealth management firm, committed to preserving, growing, and diversifying wealth for lasting prosperity.
It has been observed recently that certain unauthorized parties have impersonated the name and identity of Gulf Capital Investment Company (K.S.C.C.) “InvestGB” in order to contact the public and engage in fraudulent attempts, including the promotion of fictitious transactions and/or false investment opportunities.
The Company hereby affirms that any official communication with InvestGB shall be conducted exclusively through the channels and means of communication disclosed on its official website. The Company urges the public to exercise caution and verify the identity of any party claiming to represent the Company.
InvestGB fully disclaims any responsibility or liability for dealings or communications conducted through non-official channels. The Company also strictly warns against any use of its name, identity, or any part thereof, in any form whatsoever, without its prior explicit written approval, and reserves the right to take all necessary legal actions against violators.
Guided by a seasoned team of investment professionals, our unwavering commitment is to consistently deliver excellence to our clients.
We are committed to provide our clients with absolute transparency, expert advice, and profound knowledge, offering innovative solutions spanning Asset Management, Custody and Investments, Brokerage, Wealth Management, and Investment Banking of Collective Investment Schemes.
Chairperson
Ms. Lamia Karam is the Chairperson of InvestGB and General Manager of Treasury at Gulf Bank. With over 30 years of experience in treasury management, capital markets, and foreign exchange, she has held senior roles at Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait and Burgan Bank and chaired the Treasury Committee at the Kuwait Banking Association for two consecutive years.
Since joining Gulf Bank in 2017, she has been instrumental in strengthening its presence in Kuwait and the GCC. Ms. Lamia holds a degree in Economics from Kuwait University, as well as Executive Certificates in Management and Leadership, and in Strategy and Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management, USA.
Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Hani AlAwadhi brings over 20 years of experience in both local and international investments.
Prior to his appointment at InvestGB, he served as the General Manager of Investments at Gulf Bank, where he played a pivotal role in establishing InvestGB. His previous roles include Head of Managed Funds and Acting Head of GCC Equities at Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC), where he managed global investments in hedge funds, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure. His career includes various key positions in prominent institutions and companies locally, regionally, and internationally.
Hani has a proven track record in developing, implementing, and monitoring alternative investment portfolios. He was instrumental in establishing and maintaining one of the region’s largest hedge fund investment programs and contributed to the successful listing of Shamal Az-Zour Company on Boursa Kuwait. Active in corporate governance, Hani holds multiple directorial positions on various boards. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business at Hofstra University.
Board Member
Dari AlBader holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, and an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York, USA. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
With more than 20 years of experience in business and banking, Dari has held several leadership roles. He previously served as the President of Group Corporate Affairs at Alghanim Industries and has worked with prominent international and regional organizations such as JP Morgan, Citi Group, Dubai Capital Group, and the National Bank of Kuwait. Currently, he is the Chairman of Asiya Capital Investments Company.
Board Member
AbdulRahman AlKhubaizi is the Deputy General Manager and Head of Wealth Management at Gulf Bank, with over 20 years of experience in strategic banking, portfolio growth, and institutional transformation. He leads the collaboration between Gulf Bank and InvestGB, strengthening wealth management solutions for High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth clients.
His senior leadership experience spans Commercial Banking, Family Conglomerates, and Wealth Management.
Mr. AlKhubaizi previously held senior roles at HSBC Global Banking & Markets, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait, and Commercial Bank of Kuwait. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Kuwait University, has completed executive education at Columbia and Harvard Business Schools, and is a Certified Credit Manager.
Independent Board Member
Anoud Al-Hathran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Kuwait University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Maastricht School of Management. Anoud has over 22 years of experience in the financial and investment sectors. She has served as the Executive Vice President of Funds & Clients’ Portfolios at Securities Group Company and was the Senior Manager of Investments at Global Investment House.
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