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THE STORY OF L’AZURDE Always seeking perfection and precision, L’azurde has excelled at the art of jewelry design, transforming every inspiration into a unique masterpiece, and with one beautiful design after another, it has evolved to become the largest gold and jewelry designer, manufacturer, and distributor in the Middle East and Africa and the 4th largest jewelry manufacturer worldwide. With a vision of continuous progress in crafting jewelry, L’azurde is a signature name at the highest level, both regionally and globally. To reinforce its leading role among major international brands, L’azurde strives to regularly promote its name across the world. With the help of selected jewelry experts and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, L’azurde offers its products in the Middle East & North Africa and exports them to more than 45 other countries across the world. L’azurde sustains its mission to constantly redefine and advance in the jewelry industry. This is achieved by bringing together a wealth of know-how, a heritage of creativity, an impeccable sense of originality and, most importantly, a true understanding of every woman’s need for distinctiveness. Producing more than 3,000 different jewelry models every year, L’azurde is proud to be one of the few manufacturers operating in 21-karat and 18-karat gold and diamond jewelry. Its award-winning designers and model-makers are at the heart of what L’azurde does. Because L’azurde believes jewelry is more than just a status symbol, it designs original classical and contemporary jewelry for every moment in a women’s life, creating a signature style that offers elegance and uniqueness for every occasion. |
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Mr. Mohammed Ebrahim Juma Al Shroogi
Chairman - Independent Director
Mr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al Shroogi has been re-elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 24 March 2021, for current term of the board that has been started on 26 April 2021 and ends 25 April 2024.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Executive Program, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1989
- Bachelor in Commerce, Kuwait University, Kuwait City, Kuwait; 1970
Current Positions:
- Board member of APM Terminals Company, Bahraini Joint Stock Company, specializing in the Transportation & Logistics Sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, since 2010.
- Vice Chairman of Al Baraka Banking Group, a Bahraini Joint Stock Company, specialised in Banking and Financial services, in the Kingdom of Bahrain, since 2010
- Board member of Wisayah Investment Company, a Limited Liability Company a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, specializing in investment sector, Saudi Arabia, since 2018
- Chairman of the Board of Gulf Cooperation Council Board Directors Institute, non-profit organization, in the Kingdom of Bahrain., since 2015
- Director at the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce; since 1995
Past Professional Experience:
- Advisor to Investcorp Bank B.S.C. a Bahrain shareholding company specialised in banking and financial services; in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 2018 to 2020
- Co-Chief Executive Officer, Investcorp Bank B.S.C., a Bahrain shareholding company, banking and financial services; in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 2015 to 2018.
- Director at the Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program, non-profit organization, in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 2018 to 2020
- Board member at Bahrain Maritime & Mercantile International, a Bahrain shareholding company, retail and distribution; in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 2012 to 2016
- Chairman of Investcorp Saudi Arabia Financial Investments Company, a Limited Liability Company, specialized in Financial Services, Saudi Arabia, from 2013 to 2017
- CEO of Gulf Business, Investcorp Bank B.S.C. a Bahrain, specialised in, banking and financial services and investing in private equity transactions in the MENA region and Country of Turkey; in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 2009 to 2015
- Founding Member of the Board of Injaz al Arab, a non-profit organization that promotes youth education and training in the Arab World; in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 2006 to 2009
- Division Executive for the MENA region and Pakistan, Citigroup Inc. specialized in Financial Services, from 2004 to 2009
- Chairman of Citi Islamic Investment Bank, Bahrain joint Stocks Company, specialised in Islamic Wholesale Bank, banking and financial services, in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 1996 to 2006
- Head of Treasury and Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain and the Gulf - Citigroup, Inc. specialized in Financial Services, from 1986 to 2004
- A member at the board of trustees of Bahrain Center for studies and research, Bahraini Research Institute, in the Kingdom of Bahrain, from 1995 to 1999
Mr. Abdullah Abdulaziz Saleh Al Othaim
Deputy Chairman - Non Executive
Mr. Abdullah Al Othaim joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 5 September 2013. He has been re-elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 24 March 2021, for current term of the board that has been started on 26 April 2021 and ends 25 April 2024.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Finance; Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 2010
Current Positions:
- Chairman of Mad'a Investment Company, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in construction and real estate investments since 2017
- Director at Abdulaziz Al Othaim & Sons Holding Company, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in direct investments in various sectors since 2010
- Board member at Smart Medical Company, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in private medical service since 2017
- Board member at Arkan Business Group (ABG), a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in services sector, since 2018
- Board member at Family Souk Ventures Ltd, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in manages and distributes parenting and children products in the Middle East and North Africa since 2018
- Board member at Thaat Education Company, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in Early Learning and Childcare since 2016
- Partner and Board member at ITS, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in Ads and marketing services, Lebanon, since 2019
- Partner and Board member at Hyper B, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in Payment solution and systems services, Saudi Arabia, since 2017
- Partner and Board member at Gowar Medical Center, a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in medical services, Saudi Arabia, since 2019
- Partner and Board member at Naqla Marketing Co., a Limited Liabilities Company, Specialised in Marketing services, Saudi Arabia, since 2017
Past Professional Experience:
- Strategic Planning Director at Abdulaziz AI Othaim & Sons Holding Company, a limited liability company specialized in investments; from 2012 to 2017
- Director at Aswar United Real Estate Development Company, a limited liability company specialized in real estate development; from 2012 to 2016
- Restructuring Committee Member for the purposes of restructuring, designing bylaws and internal procedures at Manazel Construction Company, specialized in construction and real estate; from January 2012 to July 2013
- Business Analyst at RBC (Direct Investing), a Joint Stock Company specialized in banking and financial services; from 2011 to 201 I
- Financial Analyst at Al-Othaim Holding Company, a Limited Liabilities Company specialized in the investment sector; from 2010 to 2011
Mr. Brian Norman Dickie
Non-Executive Director
Chairman of Executive Committee
Member of Audit Committee
Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Brian Dickie joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 15 October 2015 as a board member. He has been re-elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 24 March 2021, for current term of the board that has been started on 26 April 2021 and ends 25 April 2024
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, Boston, United States of America,1978
- Master of Arts in English Language and Literature, Oxford University, Oxford, England, 1976
Current Positions:
- Board of Managers Chairman, Hydrasun Limited Co., a Limited Liability Company, Oil field Services, distributing and manufacturing hydraulic machines, devices and related products for international oil industry, since 2013;
- Chairman, at X+Bricks S.A; a limited Liability company (PLC), Luxembourg; Real Estate Investment Company, Germany, since July 2018;
- Director at SCP Group; International Private Investment Firm Luxembourg, LLC, Investments sector since 2016;
- Non-Executive Director, NDT Corrosion Control Services Co., a Limited Liability Company, specialised in Technical inspection Services based in KSA, since April 2018;
- Senior Advisor, Redline Capital, Luxembourg, (Investment Fund),a venture capital fund specialized in investments in technology businesses, since 2012
- Senior Advisor, Investcorp International Ltd., a limited company, specialized in investments in European private equity, UK, since 2010.
Past Professional Experience:
- Chairman, Icopal AS, Denmark, privately owned holding company (LLC),manufacturer of building products, 2007-2016;
- Director, Polyconcept Group, Partnership; USA, a global provider of promotional products, 2006 to 2016;
- Director, Sistema JSFC, Russia, joint stock company, a diversified company listed in Moscow and London, 2012 to 2016;
- Managing Director, Investcorp International Limited, investment in European Private Equity, London,UK 2003 to 2010.
- President, North America, TXU Energy, Energy Company, serving residential and business customers, based in Dallas, USA, 1999 to 2003
- President and Chief Operating Officer, Booz, Allen & Hamilton Inc, global management consulting firm, based in Singapore and New York, 1981 to 1999
Mr. Adel Abdullah Al-Maiman
Non-Executive Director
Member of Audit Committee
Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee
Adel Al-Maiman joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry as a board member on 6 December, 2017. He has been re-elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 22 April 2018, for the current term of the board that started on 26 April 2018 and ends 25 April 2021
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Finance, King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals – KSA; 1995 to 2000
- Advanced Management Program (AMP71), the Wharton School – Philadelphia; 2016
- Executive Leadership Program - General Manager Leadership Program: The Cross-Functional Leader. Columbia Business School – New York; 2015
- Executive Leadership Program, Aligning Sales & Strategy, Harvard, Boston; 2012
Executive Leadership Program designed specifically for a group of 30 senior managers of NCB, INSEAD, 2007
Current Positions:
- EVP-Head of Treasury Sales, Treasury Group at the National Commercial Bank - KSA; since 2013
- Heading the Sales of Treasury Group of the Private Banking, Retail, and Corporate segments at the National Commercial Bank - KSA
Past Professional Experience:
- Head of Treasury Sales, Central & Eastern Regions, Treasury Division, The National Commercial Bank, Saudi Arabia, 2010 to 2012
- Co-Head of Wealth Management at Jadwa Investment - KSA; 2008 to 2010
- Co-Heading a team of Wealth Managers at Jadwa Investment in KSA. Responsible of managing the wealth of HNW, UHNW and Institutional clients in the region
- Head of HNW-Wealth Management, Investment Services, NCB Capital - KSA; 2006 to 2008
- Strategic Business Unit Head, Investment & Derivatives Sales, Treasury at the National Commercial Bank - KSA; 2005 to 2006
- Manager, Sales & Marketing, Treasury at the Saudi American Bank (SAMBA) – KSA; from 2000 to May 2003
Mr. Amin Mohamed Akef Al-Maghrabi
Independent Director
Amin Al-Maghrabi joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry as a board member since 1 March 2016. He has been re-elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 22 April 2018, for current term of the board that started on 26 April 2018 and ends 25 April 2021
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- B.A. in Economics and Political Science, University of Richmond, London, UK, 1996
Current Positions:
- President and CEO of Magrabi Retail, a Limited Liability Company operating in eyewear retail categories; position held since 2008
- Director of Magrabi Hospitals and Centers, a Limited Liability Company operating in medical care; position held since January 2008
- Director of Al Amin Medical Instruments Co. (AMICO Group), a Limited Liability Company operating in medical equipment and healthcare products distribution; position held since January 2010
- Director for IKEA, Saudi and Bahrain since November 2016
- Director of Magrabi Foundation since January 2013
- Director of Africa Eye Foundation
Past Professional Experience:
- Chief Finance Officer for Magrabi Retail; from 2004 until 2008
- Regional General Manager for Magrabi Retail; from 2002 until 2004
- Marketing Manager for Magrabi Retail, Cairo - Egypt; from 1999 until 2002
- Mergers and Acquisitions Associate Programme, JP Morgan, New York, USA; operating in financial services; from 1998 until 1999
- Senior Retail Broker at Flemings Investment Bank specialized in Investments. Cairo, Egypt; from 1995 until 1998
Mr. Salim Maroun Fakhouri
Independent Director
Chairman of Nominations and Remunerations Committee
Audit Committee Member
Mr. Salim Maroun Fakhouri joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 26 April 2021. He has been elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 24 March 2021, for current term of the board that has been started on 26 April 2021 and ends 25 April 2024.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Diploma Auditing and accounting, Touristic College/National Education and Fine Arts, Lebanon, 1994
- Master degree, Executive MBA, I.E. Business School Madrid, Spain, 2019
- Certified Public Accountant, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, 1999
- Executive Leadership Program, Ashridge University, UK, 2012
Current Positions:
- President of fashion segment of Azadea Group Holding, A Lebanese Limited Company [Privately held Lebanese Holding Company], A diversified Multinational group and Franchises operator specialised in Retail Sector, Lebanon, since 2006
Past Professional Experience:
- Business consultant of Business projects company holding, SAL. A Lebanese Limited Company, [Privately held Lebanese holding company], a holding company, its main activities develop and hold investments in privately held companies around the world and specialized in private investments Sector, Lebanon, since from 2009-2011
- Regional Markets Manager GCC of Azadea Group Holding, A Lebanese Limited Company [Privately held Lebanese Holding Company], A diversified Multinational group and Franchises operator specialised in Retail Sector, Lebanon, since from 2008-2009
- Group Financial Controller of Azadea Group Holding, A Lebanese Limited Company [Privately held Lebanese Holding Company], A diversified Multinational group and Franchises operator specialised in Retail Sector, Lebanon, since from 2006-2008
- Financial controller of Modern import & distribution Co. A Lebanese Limited Company [Privately held Lebanese company with limited responsibility (SAL], its main activities Home appliances industry and specialized in wholesale and retail sector, Lebanon, from 2002 to 2006.
- Financial Controller of Mechref Country Club (SAL), [Privately held Lebanese company with limited responsibility ], its main activities building and developing high-end villas and clubs in the high-end area in Lebanon and specialized in real estate development sector, Lebanon, from 2001 to 2002.
- Financial controller of Rotana Member of kingdom Group (SAL), A Lebanese Limited Company [Privately held Lebanese company with limited responsibility], its main activities producing TV music shows and sponsoring Arabic performers, organizing art events, producing and distributing art works and specialized in art production sector, Lebanon, from 1996 to 2001.
Mr. Samer Mohammed Al-Khawashki
Independent Director
Member of Nominations and Remunerations Committee
Mr. Samer Mohammed Al-Khawashki joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 26 April 2021. He has been elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 24 March 2021, for current term of the board that has been started on 26 April 2021 and ends 25 April 2024.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Master degree in International Marketing, university of Strathclyde, UK, 1991
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Management, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 1987
- Advanced management program in Executive management, Harvard Business School, Boston, USA, 2015
Current Positions:
- CEO of National Vision Investment Holding Company, a Limited Liability Company, One of the Binladin International Holding Group companies, specializing in the investment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Board Member at Saadeddin Pastry, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in Arabic sweets manufacturing and retail sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Board member of Health Water Bottling Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in Consumer Staple Products and Beverages sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Past Professional Experience:
- Board Member at Coca-Cola Bottling Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in Consumer Staple Products and Beverages sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Board Member at Jarir Book Store, public listed company, Specializing in stationery, school supplies, and educational aids in the retail sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Director and Chairman of the executive committee at Health Water Bottling Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in Consumer Staple Products and Beverages sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- CEO of Olayan Saudi Holding Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in commercial and industrial investment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Board member of Arabian Medical Products Manufacturing Company (ENAYAH), a joint venture of SPIMACO, OFC, & HYH - is the local licensed manufacturer of Halyard Health disposable products, Specializing in Medical supplies sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Chairman of El-Rashidi El-Mizan Confectionery Company, joint stock company specializing in Consumer Staple Products and Beverages sector in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
- Board member of Baxter Company Limited, , a Limited Liability Company, specializing in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and healthcare Industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Board member of Jussur Emdad Company, A close joint stock company, specializing in the recruitment of labor for others and provide labor services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Board Member and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Gulf Union Food Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in Consumer Staple Products and Beverages sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Board Member of Olayan Kimberly-Clark Saudi Limited Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in Consumer Goods Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Board Member of Colgate-Palmolive Arabia Ltd, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in personal and household care products sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- President, Consumer Division of Olayan Financing Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in finance service, commercial and industrial investment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Vice president of Olayan Financing Company, a Limited Liability Company, specializing in finance service, commercial and industrial investment sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- General Manager of Olayan Food Service Company and its subsidiaries in KSA AND UAE, specializing in Food and drinks Sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Saud Ghassan Alsulaiman
Independent Director
Member of Executive Committee
Mr. Saud Ghassan Alsulaiman joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 26 April 2021. He has been elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 24 March 2021, for current term of the board that has been started on 26 April 2021 and ends 25 April 2024.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Executive Master Degree in change subject from INSEAD, Paris, France, 2019
- Executive Master Degree in Business Administration, from the University of Hull, UK, 2008
- Bachelor degree in Interior Design subject from Design Institute of San Diego, USA, 2003
Current Positions:
- Group Chief Executive Officer at Alsulaiman Group, Ghassan Ahamd Alsulaiman Furnisher Trading, a Limited Liability Company, specialized in Retail & Logistics, Saudi Arabia, since 2019.
- Chief Executive Officer at IKEA Saudi Arabia & Bahrain, Ghassan Ahamd Alsulaiman Furnisher Trading, a Limited Liability Company, specialized in home furnishing, Saudi Arabia, since 2013.
- Chairman of Salasa, Salasa holding limited, a Limited Liability Company, specialized in e-commerce fulfilment and last mile, Abu Dhabi Global Market, Saudi Arabia, since 2020
- Board Member of IKEA Global Strategic Sustainability Council, Inter IKEA Systems BV, specialized in home furnishing, Netherlands, since 2017
- Board Member of IKEA Global Strategic Business Council, Inter IKEA Systems BV, specialized in home furnishing, Netherlands, since 2018
- Board Member at Saudi Angel Investors, Saudi Angle Investors Holding, a Limited Liability Company, specialized in investments (Micro VC), Abu Dhabi Global Market, Saudi Arabia, since 2020
- Board Member at Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Logistics Committee, a non- profit organization in Saudi Arabia since 2020
- Board Member at Jeddah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Commercial Committee, a non- profit organization in Saudi Arabia since 2020
- Committee Member of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Transportation Logistics Partnership Council, a non- profit organization in Saudi Arabia since 2018
- Honorary Council of Sweden, Swedish embassy, Saudi Arabia, since 2016
- Board member of Athath, Athath Cooperative Society, Cooperative association, specialized in circulating furniture, , Saudi Arabia, since 2019
- Chairman of IKEA Forward Accelerator, Ghassan Ahamd Alsulaiman Furnisher Trading, a Limited Liability Company, specialized in entrepreneurship, Saudi Arabia, since 2019
Past Professional Experience:
- Saud is a senior business executive who hails from a well-known and highly respected family conglomerate with interests in various sectors including retail and home furnishing, consumer services, logistics, hospitality, food & beverage, and real estate among others.
Mr. Khalifa Al Jalahma
Non-Executive Director
Member of Audit Committee
Khalifa Al Jalahma has been appointed by the Board of Directors temporarily as a non-executive director on December 10, 2019 based on the recommendation of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee. This appointment is effective from December 10, 2019 and up to end of current Board term on 25 April 2021. This appointment will be final upon the approval at the first Ordinary General Assembly meeting.
Current Positions:
Vice President, Private Equity – MENA Region, Investcorp Financial Services BSC, Bahrain, focusing on private equity transactions in the MENA region, since October 2010G
Past Professional Experience:
- Analyst, Middle East Investment Banking, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, Dubai, UAE, focused on M&A advisory, 2008 to 2010;
- Analyst, Investment Banking – Basic Industrials Group, Citigroup Global Markets Limited, London, United Kingdom, focused on M&A advisory in the industrials sector, April 2010 – August 2010;
- Analyst, Treasury and Corporate Banking departments, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait BSC, Manama, Bahrain, focusing on in banking services for clients, 2006
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Finance and Accounting, Bentley University, USA , 2006);and
- M.B.A in Finance Bentley University, USA,2007.
Mrs. Sabah Khalil Almuayyed
Independent Director
Chairwomen of Audit Committee
Mrs. Sabah Almoayyed joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 22 November 2016. She has been re-elected for three years by General Assembly convened on 24 March 2021, for current term of the board that has been started on 26 April 2021 and ends 25 April 2024.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- MBA, Kelastat Business School, Finance and Management University of DePaul, Chicago, USA; 2005
- Bachelors in Economics and Business Administration, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Executive Leadership Program, Darden College, University of Virginia; 2001
- Advanced Management Program (AMP), Wharton Business School; 1999
Current Positions:
- Member of the Board of Directors, Bahrain Development Bank, development financial institutions, financial and banking services, since March 2016 and Chair of the Investment and Credit Committee; Since 2016
- Member of the Risk Committee for National Bank of Bahrain B.s.c. Since 2018
- Board Member of the Higher Education Council, Bahrain, Governmental organization, since 2012; Chair of the Finance & Administration Committee
- Managing Partner, Intellect Resources Management Company - W.L.L., Consultancy Management and Training, since 2014;
- Chairman of Flat6Labs Bahrain W.L.L., Start-up Accelerator Since 2016
- Member of the Board of Directors - Audit & Risk Committee, Investcorp Financial Services B.S.C. financial services sector, since May 2019
- Partner of Droob Consultancy , a Limited Liability Company operating in Consultancy services , since 2019
Past Professional Experience:
- General Manager and Executive Board Member at Eskan Bank Bahrain, largest public sector mortgage and property development bank; from 2004 to 2013
- Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors of Ahli United Bank Bahrain, financial and banking services; from 1996 to 2014
- Assistant General Manager, Corporate Banking/Financial Institution and Trade Finance of Bahrain National Bank, financial and banking services; from 1988 to 1996
- Vice President of United Gulf Bank in Bahrain, Investment Division, financial and banking services; from 1982 to 1987
- Manager at Citibank Bahrain, the retail division, financial and banking services; 1981
Senior Management
Our highly experienced senior management team has the necessary knowledge and expertise to lead L’azurde to future success
Mr. Selim Chidiac
Chief Executive Officer, joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 8 February 2010
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Engineering Degree, Chimie Physique Electronique, Lyon, France, 1995G
- Executive Education at INSEAD in Harvard Business School, IMD Lausanne in London Business School, IMD Lausanne
Current Position:
- Chief Executive Officer, L’azurde Company for Jewelry since 2010G
- Executive Board Member at L’azurde Company for Jewelry, Joint Stock Company, since December 2018G
Past Professional Experience:
- Chief Executive Officer, Red Bull North America, Inc., fast moving consumer goods, 2007G–2010G
- Chief Executive Officer and Regional President Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Red Bull Japan, fast moving consumer goods, 2006G to 2007G
- Regional President Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa at Red Bull FZE, fast moving consumer goods, 2004G to 2005G
- Regional Manager Middle East, North Africa and Greece at Red Bull GmbH, fast moving consumer goods, 1999G to 2003G
- Marketing Manager, Switzerland Austria at Procter & Gamble AG, fast moving consumer goods, 1997G to 1999G
- Brand Manager, Switzerland at Procter & Gamble AG, General Partnership, fast moving consumer goods, 1995G to 1997G
Mr. Ayman Gamil
Chief Financial Officer, joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 22 September 2014
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Chartered Certified Accountant, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, United Kingdom; 1998
- Certified Treasury Professional, the Association for Financial Professionals, United States of America; 2002
- Certified Internal Auditor, the Institute of Internal Auditors, United States of America; 2001
- Bachelor in Commerce, Cairo University, Egypt; 1991
Current Position:
- Chief Financial Officer, L’azurde Company for Jewelry since 2014
Past Professional Experience:
- Group Chief Financial Officer, National Printing Company, a Joint Stock Company, packaging and printing; 2012 to 2014
- International Markets Controller (for Africa, Middle & Near East, CIS, Turkey & Pakistan), SC Johnson Company, fast moving consumer goods; 2010 to 2012
- Regional Financial Manager (the Middle East and North Africa) SC Johnson, operating in retail industry, specialized in consumer goods; since 2006 and 2010
- Financial Manager (Egypt) SC Johnson, operating in retail industry, specialised in consumer goods; since 2004 and 2006
- Finance Director, Fromageries Bel Egypt, a joint stock company, fast moving consumer goods, 2001G–2004G;
- Financial Controller, GlaxoSmithKline, a joint stock company, pharmaceutical, 1997G–2001G;
- Finance Director, Fromageries Bel Egypt, a Joint Stock Company, fast moving consumer goods; 2001 to 2004
- Financial Controller, GlaxoSmithKline, a Joint Stock Company, pharmaceutical; 1997 to 2001
- Senior Accountant, Ernst & Young, a partnership, audit; 1994 to 1997
- Accounting Manager, CR&S Company, a partnership, information technology; 1992 to 1994
Mr. Mohammed Ayman Haffar
Executive General Manager – KSA and International, joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 22 February 1994
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Executive Program at Harvard University in Massachusetts, United States of America; 2007
- Driving Strategic Innovation Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Massachusetts, United States of America; 2006
- Strategic Marketing diploma at Toledo University, Ohio, United States of America; 1998
- Bachelor in Business Administration; 1991
Current Position:
- Executive General Manager at L’azurde Company for Jewelry since January 2006
Past Professional Experience:
- Vice President - Marketing & Sales at L’azurde Company for Jewelry; 2005
- Marketing and Sales Director at L’azurde Company for Jewelry; 2002 to 2004
- Senior Marketing Manager at L’azurde Company for Jewelry; 1995 to 2002
- Senior Marketing Manager at L’azurde Company for Jewelry; 1995 to 2002
- Sales Manager at Matajer Al Arabia, individual institution, fashion industry; since 1990 to 1993
Mr. Ihab Ibrahim
Executive General Manager – Egypt, joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 1 May 2005
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor in Commerce – Business Administration at Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, 1990
- Computer Science Diploma at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, 1990
- Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma in Marketing at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, 2007
- Current Position:
- Executive General Manager – Egypt, L’azurde Company for Jewelry, since 2011.
- Past Professional Experience:
- Commercial Manager at Oro Egypt Company for Manufacturing Precious Metals, a Joint Stock Company, working in the business of manufacturing, forging and selling of jewelries, 2009 to 2011
- Marketingand Sales Manager at Oro Egypt Company for Manufacturing Precious Metals, a Joint Stock Company, working in the business of manufacturing, forging and selling of jewelries, 2003 to 2009
- Deputy General Manager, Senior Sales Manager and Regional Manager at Arab Trade & Distribution Co., Joint Stock Company, 1992 to 2003
Mrs. May Kanounji
Chief Marking Officer, joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 1 October 2018
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Master of Arts and Financial Economics at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon; 2003 to 2005
- Bachelor of Arts and Economics (Distinction, Minor: Business Finance) at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; 2000 to 2003
Current Position:
- Chief Digital and Customer office, L’azurde company for Jewelry, Joint stock company, since July 2020
- Chief Marketing Officer, L’azurde Company for Jewelry, Joint Stock Company, since 2018G.
Past Professional Experience:
- Marketing Director, Zohoor Alreef Group, Fragrance manufacturing and retailing, 2013G–2018G
- Head of Marketing, Al Hokair Group, Fashion Retail, 2010G until 2013G;
- Marketing Research project manager, Ipsos, global market research company, 2008G- 2010G
- Marketing Research manager, Integration, global market research company, 2005G - 2007
Mr. Abdullah Obeid
Administration and Legal Director, joined L’azurde Company for Jewelry on 1 September 1995
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Business Administration Diploma at Al Khaleej Institute, KSA; 1995
Current Position:
- Administration and Legal Director at L’azurde Company for Jewelry; since 2006
Past Professional Experience:
- Public Relations Manager at L’azurde Company for Jewelry; 1995 to 2000
- Government Relations Manager at Saudi Telecom Company, a Joint Stock Company, telecommunications; 1990 to 1994
