Global investment banking firm, SICO BSC has appointed Wissam Haddad as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its wholly owned subsidiary, SICO Capital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with immediate effect. 

In his new role, Wissam brings over two decades of industry leadership experience. He has been serving SICO Capital for over a decade, and most recently held the position of Group Head - Investment Banking. He also serves as a key member of SICO Invest’s board from 2024. He has played a pivotal role in strengthening SICO’s market presence in Bahrain. 

Welcoming Wissam in his new role, the company shared: “The Board of Directors of SICO Capital is pleased to welcome Wissam to his new role as CEO and looks forward to his leadership in driving the company's future growth.”

“With over 22 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, and real estate, Wissam has played a pivotal role in SICO’s growth—most recently as Group Head of Investment Banking. Under his leadership, the division achieved record-breaking performance and executed landmark transactions across the region. In his new role, Wissam will lead SICO Capital’s strategy to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia and deliver a full suite of asset management, brokerage, and investment banking services to clients.” it added. 

Wissam also expressed: “I am pleased to assume the position of CEO of SICO Capital and to drive our strategy towards becoming one of Saudi Arabia’s preferred independent asset management, brokerage and investment banking firms. The public and private capital markets and financial landscape in Saudi Arabia have been growing dramatically, and we are eager to continue to expand our presence on the ground, offering a full suite of services directly through our dedicated team in Riyadh with robust support from the broader group in Bahrain and the UAE,”

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Before joining SICO, Wissam has worked with Gate Capital Ltd., Najd Investments Ltd. Bank Alkhair BSC, Emirates NBD, NCB Capital Bahrain and GFH Group in key roles.