Fahed Faisal Boodai

Chairman

Fahed is co-founder and Chairman of Gatehouse Bank Plc. He is also founder, Chairman and Managing Director of GSH Kuwait. With more than 14 years of extensive experience and realized track record within the global real-estate market, Fahed has been responsible for the acquisition and placement of more than US $1 billion worth of real estate assets in the US, France and the UK.

Mohamad Tawfik Al Tahawy

Mohamad has previously worked as Assistant Managing Director - Corporate Finance, at The Securities House. During his employment with the company, he served in various capacities, including financial control, internal audit and corporate finance, in addition to being an active member in all committees of the company, including the executive, investment and credit, information systems, and human resources committees. He also supervised the company's direct investments and plays a key role in its strategic initiatives.

Richard Thomas OBE

Chief Executive Officer

Richard Thomas became CEO of the Bank in August 2009 following the merger of the Bank with Global Securities House UK Limited (a subsidiary of The Securities House).

Richard is a veteran in the field of Shariah-compliant finance, with over 30 years’ experience in the sector. Prior to joining The Securities House group of companies, he was Head of Islamic Financial Services at the Arab Banking Corporation in London (“ABCIB”), as well as CEO of ABCIB Islamic Asset Management Limited and Alburaq. He also held senior positions related to Islamic financial services at United Bank of Kuwait and Saudi International Bank in London. Richard is also the UK Trade & Investment’s Special Representative for Kuwait, assisting in the Government’s policy on the promotion of bilateral business and trade development between these countries and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. In 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II bestowed Richard with the honour of OBE, for civic excellence in duties for the UK Islamic finance industry.

Twalha Dhunnoo

Chief Financial Officer

Twalha began his career at Gatehouse as Executive Vice President, Head of Finance, Operations & IT in September 2007 and played an instrumental role alongside the leadership team to develop the corporate business plan and implement the core banking system during its start up phase and to manage the FSA authorisation process that led to Gatehouse Bank obtaining its banking licence in April 2008. Post authorisation, Twalha headed the Bank’s Finance and Operations Department and also set-up the Bank’s Customer Service function. Twalha worked closely with the Bank’s primary shareholder and the Board in developing the Bank’s business strategy and financial projections and the structuring that led to the Bank’s capital increase in July 2011. Twalha previously held various roles in London at Ernst & Young, Mellon Bank and Deutsche Bank. Twalha graduated with an MEng degree from Cambridge University, UK and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant for England & Wales.

Matthew Carrington

Deputy Chairman; Chairman of Remuneration and Nomination Committee

Matthew has a strong track record of providing leadership and strategic thinking in areas such as finance and pensions, as well as lobbying and public relations. He is a former Member of Parliament and Chairman of the Treasury Select Committee with particular experience in the Middle East. His previous role was Group Chief Executive of the Retail Motor Industry Federation.

Brandon Davies

Chairman, Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee

Brandon is an experienced banker with over thirty years of experience, having worked for Barclays Bank in roles that included Head of Financial Engineering at BZW and, subsequently Managing Director and Head of Structured Products.  He has also recently served on a UK Treasury advisory group and is a member of the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics.