Aliph appoints Hanadi Al Ali as Managing Director; Opens new office in Riyadh

Aliph Group, a leading GCC private equity fund manager, has appointed Hanadi Al Ali as Managing Director, effective immediately.

In her new role, Hanadi will lead the Group’s business expansion efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She brings over 25 years of experience in investments, wealth management, and financial services.

Prior to this appointment, she served as Vice President of Placement and Advisory at Malaz Capital. Previously, she held key roles at Arcapita, Al Rajhi Capital, and Samba Financial Group.

“Hanadi’s arrival, along with the opening of the Group’s affiliate office in Riyadh, reiterates Aliph’s commitment to the Kingdom—driving growth by investing in businesses and generating value through active management,” the Group stated.

Welcoming Hanadi to the leadership team, Huda Al-Lawati, Founder and CEO of Aliph, said, “We are delighted to welcome Hanadi to Aliph. Her experience and knowledge of Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing business environment will be invaluable to Aliph.”

Hanadi added, “I am truly honoured to join this outstanding fund manager. Aliph is highly distinguished by its reputation, unique and dynamic business model, global outlook, deep regional presence, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

This is an exciting new chapter in my professional journey, and I am proud to become part of a team that not only drives strategic growth but also prioritises integrity, innovation, and long-term value creation.

I look forward to contributing to Aliph’s mission and working closely with colleagues, clients, and partners to fulfil the expectations of all stakeholders.”

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On the academic front, Hanadi holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Arab Open University, a diploma in Administration Secretariat from the Middle East Center for Human Resources Development, and key certifications in investments, brokerage, audit, risk analysis, and accounting from leading global institutions.

Her appointment follows a period of growth and expansion for Aliph. In late 2024, the firm appointed private capital expert Gaurav Wadhwa as Managing Director and completed a 25% acquisition of GCC lifestyle product supplier SANIPEX GROUP in November 2024. Aliph has also received investments from top Saudi asset managers, including Jada Fund of Funds (a PIF company) and Saudi Venture Capital.