Mr Hareb Al Darmaki,
In 1976, Mr. Al Darmaki assumed the role of Director in the Bond & Equity department at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), reporting directly to H.H., the Managing Director. His current responsibilities at ADIA encompass crucial aspects such as asset allocation, portfolio management, and strategic decision-making. Mr. Al Darmaki is actively involved as a member of the Investment, Strategy, and Alpha Committees at ADIA.

In addition to his significant contributions at ADIA, Mr. Al Darmaki holds various board positions. He serves as a Board and Committee Member at the Emirates Investment Authority and Gulf capital.

His past roles include Chairmanship at esteemed institutions such as the Central Bank of the UAE, Abu Dhabi Investment Company, Abu Dhabi Securities Market, Global Investment House (Kuwait), and Board Membership at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Al Hilal Bank, Arab Banking Corporation, and Qatar Telecom (Ooredoo).

In his capacity as an entrepreneur, Mr. Al Darmaki is the foun ding partner of Gulf Capital, a prominent private equity firm in the UAE. The firm received the prestigious Best Private Equity in MENA award from global industry peers at the Private Equity International («PEI») in 2022.

Mr Amjed Al Jaffery
Amjed embarked on his career journey at Price Waterhouse in the financial sector, catering to major financial institutions. He was later dispatched to the GCC to address the region’s burgeoning needs. During his tenure there, Amjed forged strong relationships with local key players, laying the groundwork for his venture into entrepreneurship. Leveraging this network, he founded Mount Street, an advisory firm specializing in family office solutions and financial advisory services in Saudi Arabia.

Under his leadership, Mount Street played a pivotal role in assisting some of the most influential families in the region. This included streamlining their assets into cohesive portfolios, leading restructuring initiatives, and ensuring operational stability. Capitalizing on these accomplishments, Mount Street expanded its services to advise quasi-government entities throughout the GCC.

In 1989, the company transitioned to the UK and rebranded as SAAJ Group. Its focus shifted to supporting large institutional clients and families in their capital deployment within the UK, with a keen focus on investments in the technology and health sectors. Notable clients included the Kuwaiti Investment Authorities, Adia, Oaks Lyman, and various Middle East sovereign funds.

Following the 2008 financial crisis, SAAJ Group diversified its portfolio to include debt and equity restructuring for real estate investments, addressing the pressing need for liquidity in a distressed market.

In 2019, Mr. Al Jaffery assumed leadership of QSat, a telecommunications company established in 2001. QSat is committed to delivering dependable solutions for governments, oil and gas, aviation, and the maritime industry. It quickly rose to prominence, establishing itself as a top independent satellite communication provider in its sector.

Mr Xavier Esteve
Xavier Esteve embarked on his career in the financial sector, initially serving as a lead advisor and transaction specialist at PwC, where he provided guidance to banks and private equity funds on M&A projects. During the 2008 financial crisis, he seized the opportunity to enhance his expertise by focusing on distress situations, turnaround strategies, and portfolio rationalization, particularly in response to the challenges posed by the subprime crisis.

In 2013, Mr. Esteve made a significant move to Brazil, where he became part of the executive committee of a privately held investment portfolio. The diverse portfolio spanned various sectors, including energy, bio assets, infrastructure, terminals, logistics, real estate, and commodity trading.

Assuming the role of CEO in 2014, Mr. Esteve oversaw numerous liquidity events, mergers, turnaround initiatives, acquisitions, and debt negotiations. Through these strategic projects, he not only gained a profound understanding of the private equity sector but also established a robust network of institutional partners and a commendable track record in deal execution.

Returning to Switzerland in 2021, Mr. Esteve formulated an investment theory focused on wealth management and private equity tailored to the Swiss market. In early 2023, his vision aligned with that of Almha investor, leading to a decision to join forces and create a new entity within the investment industry.