Khan Joins Saudi’s Haykala as Executive Director

Portfolio - People | Dec 02, 2024 | EIN

Riyadh-based financial advisory firm Haykala has announced the appointment of Hamed Khan as its new Executive Director. An industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in banking and advisory, Khan has held significant roles at renowned institutions like Banque Saudi Fransi, Gulf International Bank, and Dubai Islamic Bank. Khan has gained recognition for leading significant projects like the world's largest sukuk issuance for Dubai International Airport and Saudi Electricity Company's first international loan. Joining Haykala, Khan aims to drive the firm's growth in debt restructuring and structured finance. His appointment highlights Haykala's commitment to leveraging world-class expertise to guide financial restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and client-focused innovative financial solutions. As Saudi Arabia continues its economic transformation, Khan's arrival is seen as a strategic move to enhance Haykala's footprint in the region's financial space.

Sectors

Financial Services
Islamic Finance

Geography

Saudi Arabia – Haykala is based in Riyadh, and the activities discussed revolve around the Saudi financial market and economic transformation.

Industry

Financial Services – The article focuses on the activities of Haykala, a financial advisory firm, and Hamed Khan's extensive experience in banking and financial transactions.
Islamic Finance – Hamed Khan's previous roles involved significant contributions to Islamic finance, including sukuk issuances, which are central to the article's narrative.

Financials

SAR 12 billion – The scale of high-profile restructuring initiatives led by Hamed Khan at Banque Saudi Fransi.

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Haykala	Company Hiring Executive Director	Company	Haykala is a Riyadh-based financial advisory firm and member of global network IMAP.
Hamed Khan	Executive Director	Person	Hamed Khan is the newly appointed Executive Director at Haykala, with over 30 years of experience in banking and advisory.
Banque Saudi Fransi	Previous Employer	Company	A Saudi bank where Hamed Khan served as an advisor to the Head of the Special Assets Management Division.
Gulf International Bank	Previous Employer	Company	A bank in the Gulf region where Hamed Khan previously held leadership roles.
Dubai Islamic Bank	Previous Employer	Company	A financial institution in Dubai where Hamed Khan was involved in leading major Islamic finance projects.