Anwaar Al Mahmeed, Cfa
About Anwaar Al Mahmeed, Cfa
Anwaar Al Mahmeed, CFA, is the Managing Director at Republic and Co-Founder of East Chain Co., with extensive experience in venture capital, hedge funds, and capital markets across the MENA region.
Company
Anwaar Al Mahmeed is currently the Managing Director at Republic, a role he has held since 2020. Republic is a well-known investment platform that operates within the MENA region. His position involves overseeing the company's operations and ensuring the successful implementation of business strategies.
Title
Anwaar Al Mahmeed holds the position of Managing Director at Republic. Additionally, he is a Co-Founder at East Chain Co., a role he has fulfilled since 2017. These roles reflect his leadership in the investment and financial sectors, particularly in the MENA region.
Education and Expertise
Anwaar Al Mahmeed has a strong educational background in finance. He studied at Kuwait University where he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Finance (2007–2011). He also spent a year studying Finance at the University of Southern California (2006–2007). He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, signifying his deep expertise in finance. His areas of expertise are in venture capital, hedge funds, and capital markets.
Background
Anwaar Al Mahmeed has extensive experience in the investment and financial sectors. He began his career as a trainee at Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) in 2011. He then worked as an Investment Analyst and later as Assistant Investment Manager at KIA. He has also served as a Product Development Manager at Boursa Kuwait during its initial privatization phase. His career also includes being a Member of the Board of Directors at National Technology Enterprises Company.
Achievements
Anwaar Al Mahmeed's accomplishments include co-founding East Chain Co. and leading The East Chain Open Hub (ECOH). He played a significant role in Boursa Kuwait’s product development during the initial privatization phase. His contributions to the investment sector in the MENA region are notable, as he has held multiple key roles at prominent institutions such as the Kuwait Investment Authority and National Technology Enterprises Company.