A Conversation with Abdulla Al Humaidi, CEO of Kuwaiti European Holding
Abdulla Al Humaidi, CEO of Kuwaiti European Holding (KEH), is one of the most influential leaders in the Middle East. He has gained respect and admiration for his contributions to economic development in Kuwait by establishing a diversified portfolio that includes investments in trading, petrochemicals, construction materials, plastics, and more. Abdulla Al Humaidi´s commitment to innovation-led him to create KEH’s first investment subsidiary outside of Kuwait – KEH-UK – which he heads today.
Successful investor Abdulla Al Humaidi currently serves as Chairman of Board at Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC). In here, he oversees their private equity arm alongside GIC’s other assets, including QInvest Financial Services Company Limited, Arab Banking Corporation, and Kuwait Projects Company Limited. Abdulla Al Humaidi has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Purdue University, the USA, and an MBA from the Heriot-Watt University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
KEH´s CEO is married with four children currently studying worldwide at various prestigious universities, including Harvard Business School, London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE), McGill University, and Sciences Po Paris. Abdulla Al Humaidi also serves on several boards, including Board Member at Middle East Capital Group LLC Dubai International Financial Centre Authority – DIFCA, Chairman’s Advisory Council – The American University in Cairo AUC. In 2017 Gulf Investor Magazine honored him for his outstanding contribution to business excellence.
Abdulla Al Humaidi is a distinguished leader who has been recognized as one of the top CEOs in Kuwait. His leadership and commitment have led to an impressive track record that includes exceptional success with KEH-UK, which he runs today. Abdulla Al Humaidi’s experience makes him incredibly qualified for his role at Gulf Investment Corporation. He oversees their private equity arm alongside GIC’s other assets, including QInvest Financial Services Company Limited, Arab Banking Corporation, and Kuwait Projects Company Limited.