3 Feb 2019

Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investments, held its Board of Directors meeting for the first time in Kuwait. During the meeting, which took place in Kuwait City and saw the attendance of all board members, the Board of Directors discussed Investcorp’s strategy along with trends, opportunities and challenges facing global markets.

Addressing the Board members, Mohammed Alardhi, the Executive Chairman of Investcorp, said: “We are very honored to be in Kuwait, a country that we have deep historical ties with and has played a critical role in our growth journey. Investcorp stands as one of the leading players in the global alternative asset management space, and we are proud with what we have built over the years.”

Ahead of the meeting, Dr. Yousef Al-Ebraheem, Chairman of Investcorp’s Board of Directors and Kuwait’s former Minister of Finance, hosted a dinner in honor of the firm’s Board members and Executive Committee. At the dinner, Dr. Al-Ebraheem said: “It is my pleasure to welcome all members of the board to Kuwait, and I would like to take this opportunity to express my pride in Investcorp’s current position as a truly global player in alternative investments market. This status, and our expansion into additional markets, places us in a stronger position as it unlocks access to opportunities all over the globe, providing us with additional flexibility in mitigating our risk and delivering great value to our clients and shareholders.”