8. Faisal Shaker

Company: Modern Food Company (MFC)
Designation: Cofounder & CEO
Nationality: Saudi
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia

Shaker cofounded MFC in 2012. He is also the founder, CEO, and board member of the Modern Elite Company. MFC has fine-dining restaurants like MYAZŪ, KAYZO, and San Carlo Cicchetti in its portfolio. Shaker was previously the CEO and head of wealth management for Audi Capital and held senior management roles at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management in Saudi Arabia. He also sits on the boards of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries and Medical Appliances Corporation, Sinad Holding, and NBK Wealth Management.