Executive Committee

Atif is a Founding Partner, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, and Chairman of the Executive Committee at Arcapita. Having established Arcapita in 1997, Atif was instrumental in growing the Group’s presence beyond Bahrain to Atlanta, London and Singapore. Prior to founding Arcapita, Atif held a number of senior management positions at Investcorp. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Kingdom of Bahrain, in 2007, Atif was awarded The Proficiency Medal First Class by His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. Atif holds a BBA in Accounting, Finance and Management from Saint Edward’s University, Texas, USA.

Hisham is a Founding Partner, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, and Member of the Executive Committee at Arcapita. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the firm including overseeing the firm’s Investors Relations, drawing on extensive industry experience across the region and Asia. Previously, Hisham served as the Senior Director of Business Development with Reuters Middle East in Saudi Arabia for five years. He also previously worked with the Finance Department at Citibank N.A., Bahrain. Hisham received his MBA from the University of Hull, UK, and a CSD in Business Administration from the University of Bahrain.

Martin is a Founding Partner, Chief Investment Officer, and Member of the Executive Committee at Arcapita. He is responsible for developing and overseeing the firm’s investment strategy and capabilities. Martin joined Arcapita in 2007, and has played a leading role in developing the firm’s private equity and real estate business. Martin has extensive international experience, having managed listed and private real estate investments across multiple geographies, including Europe, the Middle East, North America and Asia. Prior to joining Arcapita, Martin was Chief Executive Officer of CapitaLand Commercial & Integrated Development where he managed a global portfolio in excess of $7 billion. Martin started his career in the manufacturing and construction industries and obtained his MBA and Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, USA.

Mohammed is a Founding Partner, Chief Financial Officer, and Member of the Executive Committee at Arcapita. He is responsible for overseeing the Corporate Finance, Shari’ah, Risk Management, Corporate Accounts, Investment Administration, and Reporting functions at Arcapita. Prior to joining Arcapita in 1998, Mohammed spent nine years working with Ernst & Young in Bahrain and KPMG in London. He is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Mohammed is a graduate of the London School of Economics and has an MBA from the London Business School, UK.