THE MIDDLE EAST’S

26. Husayn Shahrur

Designation: CEO
Company Name: ABK Capital
Headquarters: Kuwait
Nationality: Lebanese

Shahrur was appointed to his current position in 2021. ABK Capital is the investment arm of Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait. It provides asset management solutions and investment advisory services in the region. As of December 2023, the group had $2.3 billion of assets under management. Shahrur was previously the managing director at NBK Capital within the asset management group. He has multiple publications in international finance journals, with research in areas of capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and investments.