Management
Team

Leadership Attracting the Best to Bahrain

Through excellent operational practices and a commitment to the highest level of service, Bahrain EDB’s leadership strives to keep client focus at the centre of all of its activities. The desire to deliver the most advantageous outcomes for Bahrain and all its investors remains a constant.


HE Khalid AlRumaihi

Chief Executive


Dr. Simon Galpin

Managing Director


Yousif Khalaf

Chief Legal Advisor


Dr. Jarmo Kotilaine

Chief Economist

Vivian Jamal

Executive Director
Marketing & Communications

Rania AlShirawi

Executive Director
Corporate Strategy & Planning

Maha Mofeez

Executive Director
Corporate Services

Joanna Reed

Executive Director
Talent Management

Jerad Bachar

Executive Director
Business Development
Tourism & Leisure

David Parker

Executive Director
Business Development
Financial Services

John Kilmartin

Executive Director
Business Development
ICT

Husain Rajab

Executive Director
Business Development Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

Dr. Jameel Al Alawi

Senior Legal Advisor

Ali Murtaza

Director
Business Development
Tourism & Leisure

Mazen Al-Hilli

Director
Investor Relations & Government Affairs

Rima AlKilani

Director
WEF Projects

Tala Fakhro

Director
Market & Strategy Intelligence

Geoffrey Hancock

Director
Education Reform

Janet Matos

Director
Corporate Strategy & Planning

Buthaina Amin

Director
Legal Affairs