About Seera
Our Team
Every organisation is defined by its people and we are no exception. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our team. Each member offers aligned yet complementary skill sets within the wider team structure. Collectively, our wealth of knowledge allows us to offer unrivalled expertise and acumen across a range of business lines and sectors. We offer a collaborative culture that welcomes original thinking and allows individual responsibility and freedom to maximise potential.Chief Executive Officer
Mr Janahi has over 28 years of investment banking experience mostly in executive and senior management roles in Bahrain and New York. Prior to joining Seera Investment Bank, Mr Janahi was Group...
Chief Operating Officer
Prior to joining Seera Investment Bank, Mr Iqbal worked for over six years at Arcapita Bank in various positions including Head of Risk Management and Operations. Mr Iqbal has more than 10 years...
Head of Post Acquisition Management
Mr Sasson began his career with Schroders in London in the mid ’80s as a member of the International Capital Markets Group, where he was responsible for Eurobond, Convertible and Euro equity...
Head of Investment
Mr. Sharma has over 11 years of banking experience with BNP Paribas, Arab Banking Corporation (ABC) and BBK in Corporate Banking and Risk management.
Head of Treasury and Acting Head of Placement
Mr Tohami has more than 10 years experience in the Banking industry and other diversified business. Prior to joining Seera Investment Bank, Mr Tohami was Head of the Money Market Desk in the...
Head of Strategic Planning and Corporate Communications
Mr Elimam has over 15 years of consulting and industry experience in the financial services, petrochemical and consumer products sectors. In consulting, he led strategic transformation initiatives...
Head of Risk Management
Ms Koch was previously employed by Ryada Capital Investment Company (RCIC) as a Director of Risk Management, where she worked for two years. Prior to joining RCIC, Ms Koch worked for five years in...
Vice President -Post Acquisition Management
Sameer Oundhakar has over 11 years of experience in the Financial Services sector. Before joining Seera, he was with the Boston Consulting Group in London where he worked with...
Head of Human Resources & Administration
Mr Ahmed comes from Ahli United Bank where he was heading the Human Resources Department. Prior to Ahli United Bank, he worked for Arab Banking Corporation looking after the Human Resources and...
Head of Financial Control
Mr Al-Sari has approximately 12 years of banking and audit experience. Prior to joining Seera, Mr Al-Sari was a First Manager Financial Control with Bahrain Islamic Bank. Prior to that, Mr Al-Sari...
Head of Shari’a Compliance
Mr. AlShaikh has over 10 years of experience in Banking and Shari’a Compliance. Prior to joining Seera, he held the position of Shari’a Compliance Manager at ABC Islamic Bank where...
Head of Information Technology
Mr Kamal is responsible for Seera’s IT operations which include core banking system implementation and aligning the IT strategy with Bank’s business and compliance mandate. Prior to...

