A graduate of University of California at Berkeley, Mr. Al Ghanim is the son of Yusuf Al Ghanim, a scion of one of the biggest merchant families in Kuwait that established Al Ghanim Industries, which he is president.

The company is a leading private sector trading and industrial group both in Kuwait and the GCC. The companys wholly owned subsidiaries, joint ventures and associations employ over 6000 men and women from over 40 different countries around the world.

The holding company major areas of activity are trading and distribution of consumer electronics, food and consumables, automotive vehicles and products, industrial manufacturing, engineering, technology, travel, shipping and transportation services, advertising, insurance and contracting. Al Ghanim Industries has offices in countries that span four continents.

Mr. Al Ghanim is chairman and managing director of Gulf Bank, Kuwaits second largest commercial bank, which is diversified in consumer, corporate and investment banking. He is also vice chairman of Egypt Kuwait Holding Co., which is engaged in a wide range of investment services, as well as equity participation in other companies engaged in securities. He is also vice president of Yusuf Al Ghanim and Sons and member of the Board of the Al Amana Food Co.