Leadership

Abdulwahab Ahmad Al-Nakib

Chairman and CEO

Under his leadership, the family office has become a major investor in companies, funds and markets across the world. He also founded Capitoria and is its Chairman.

Abdulwahab Ahmad Alnakib, an accomplished entrepreneur and investment professional, is the visionary leader steering Noor Holding, a renowned family office, to new heights of success. His expertise in Investment Banking, Capital Markets, and Alternative Investments has seen him travel a rich path of business ventures across the globe.

Abdulwahab over manages his family local and global business, he has been a driving force behind Blue Aviation, a thriving ground handling business with a presence in multiple countries, Abdulwahab demonstrates his knack for establishing and scaling successful enterprises. Not content with just one venture, he has also founded a Catering Group, showcasing his diverse business acumen.

Abdulwahab's influence extends to the boardroom of prestigious institutions he sits on the board of Miami International Holdings it Operates and manages Stock Exchanges Miami Securities Exchange MIAX, MIAX PEARL, MIAX Emerald, the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, Derivatives Clearing Organization and the Bermuda Stock Exchange.

His past roles as Chairman and Managing Director of Al-Deera Holding, also bought and restructured FASTtelco, Kuwait's premier ISP, underline his track record of transformative leadership and strategic vision, the company was sold to Ooredoo.

Having paved his way through key board positions at renowned companies like Yotel and XO (formerly JetSmarter) a company that was then sold to VistaJet, Abdulwahab has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in private equity, venture capital, and asset management. Abdulwahab served on multiple boards in the past, Univest Group, The Chart Group LP, Ithmar Capital, National Gas Company, Omniyaty, International Financial Advisors Holdings (IFA), IFA Hotels & Resorts, Abwab Capital (formerly Univest Capital), Bag Borrow or Steal, Yotel, BPL Global, and the IFA Khaleeji Fund.

His tenure as Vice President at Global Investment House involved structuring, analyzing, monitoring, and placing hedge funds and private equity funds with clients. Additionally, at United Gulf Management in Boston, Wahab played a crucial role in structuring and placing corporate finance transactions, real estate deals, and private equity portfolios. His career began in the Marketing Department of the National Bank of Kuwait.

His educational journey, culminating in a BA in Business Administration from the University of San Diego, has equipped him with the knowledge required to navigate and excel in the dynamic world of investments and entrepreneurship.

With a career defined by entrepreneurial triumphs and strategic insights, Abdulwahab Ahmad Alnakib exemplifies the epitome of success in the global business landscape. His astute leadership at Noor Holding and his diversified portfolio of ventures underscore his unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in all his undertakings.