Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees has been a Director of Meezan Bank since October, 2012. In addition to being the Chairman of the Board, he is also Chairman of the Human Resources, Remuneration & Compensation Committee and IFRS 9 Implementation Oversight Committee of the Board and a member of the Information Technology Committee. Mr. Riyadh has also previously served as the Vice Chairman of Meezan Bank’s Board.
Mr. Riyadh S.A.A. Edrees holds a B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering from Newcastle Upon Tyne University, U.K. and M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Kuwait University. His skills and experience encompass a wide range of industries and various roles which include:
Current Directorships:
Deputy CEO, National Industries Group Holding - Kuwait
Chairman, Meezan Bank Limited
Board Member, Privatization Holding Company - Kuwait
Chairman & CEO, Ikarus Petroleum Industries - Kuwait
Chairman, IT Partners Information Technology Company - Kuwait
Chairman, Middle East Complex for Engineering, Electronics and Heavy Industries Company - Jordan
Board Member, Noor Financial Investment Company - Kuwait
Board Member, Sahara International Petrochemical Company (SIPCHEM) - KSA
Advisory Board Member, Cleantech I & II Zouk Venture Limited - U.K
Other Recent Offices held:
Vice Chairman, for Airport International Group - Jordan
Board Member in Investment Committee of Bunyah Fund of the Kuwait Investment Co. - Bahrain
The Vice Chairman of Gas & Oil Fields Services Co. - (Kuwait)
Board member at Kuwait Rock Company - (Kuwait)
Vice Chairman at Eastern United Petroleum Services - (Kuwait)
Kuwait Ceramic Company - (Kuwait), Director at Sajaa Gas Private Limited Co.(UAE)
United Gas Transmissions Company Limited Co. - (UAE)
Advisory Board Member, Markaz Energy Fund - Kuwait
Chairman at K-Electric - Pakistan
