Osama Al-Ayoub

Provides investment banking, asset, wealth management and platform services

KIA-IM is a conservative manager which aims to achieve a long-term investment return on the financial reserves entrusted by the State of Kuwait to the Kuwait Investment Authority, providing an alternative to oil reserves, which would enable Kuwait's future generations to face the uncertainties ahead with greater confidence. The firm does not invest in sectors where gaming and alcohol-related activities constitute the main source of business and does not use any derivative products as investment vehicles. They also do not borrow for investment purposes as this is prohibited by the Kuwait's Constitution. KIA-IM invests funds through external fund managers out of Kuwait.

Rhône Capital invests in middle-market companies located in Europe, America and Atlantic region. The firm focuses across a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations and growth stage capital transactions.

KIO is an active, team-based, conservative manager which seeks to achieve a long-term investment return on the financial reserves entrusted by the State of Kuwait to the Kuwait Investment Authority, providing an alternative to oil reserves, which would enable Kuwait’s future generations to face the uncertainties ahead with greater confidence. Their in-house investment management team invests directly in equities, fixed income and alternatives including infrastructure and real estate across the globe. Fund managers actively manage their portfolios using fundamental and quantitative analyses.

Engages in investment management activities

Functions as a College/University

Operates as an investment company