Investcorp Capital names Sana Khater as Chief Executive Officer

Investcorp Capital, Saudi Arabia’s leading alternative investment company, has appointed Sana Khater as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025.

Khater will succeed interim CEO Mohamed Aamer, who assumed the role following former CEO Timothy Mattar’s departure earlier this year. She will work closely with Aamer to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.

In her new role, Khater brings over three decades of strategic financial leadership experience. She most recently served as Executive Director of Finance at Aldar, and prior to that, held key positions at Waha Capital, NBK Capital, and the National Bank of Kuwait.

“As Chief Executive Officer of Investcorp Capital, Sana will be able to leverage her proven ability to drive shareholder value and deliver operational excellence across both public and private institutions, helping the Company capitalize on global investment opportunities and advance its alternative investments-focused strategy for all stakeholders. The appointment also significantly strengthens the Company’s stakeholder management capabilities,” the company stated in the announcement.

Welcoming Khater to the leadership board, Mohammed Alardhi, Chairman of Investcorp Capital, said, “We are delighted to welcome Sana as the new CEO of Investcorp Capital. Her exceptional leadership experience and deep expertise in financial services position her well to steer ICAP through its next chapter. Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for investment firms, and I am confident that Sana will harness this momentum as she leads the business with distinction and ambition. I look forward to working with Sana to drive shareholder value and grow the Company.”

Khater added, “I am honoured and excited to join Investcorp Capital at such a pivotal time in its growth journey. The Company is truly unique and, with its differentiated investment platform and offering, is well positioned to create value through its exposure to the global alternatives space, backed by over 42 years of Investcorp’s track record. I look forward to working with the Board, the Investcorp team, and all our stakeholders to build on the Company’s momentum and drive sustainable, long-term performance and value for shareholders.”

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In addition to her extensive experience, Khater holds distinguished academic qualifications, including an MBA and a BSc in Mathematics from the American University of Beirut, an Executive Program in Leadership and Strategy from IMD, Oxford, and Wharton, as well as an Oxford Fintech Program from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She has also completed certifications in accounting from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).