Qutaibah Al-Khurafi
Kuwait
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in equity portfolio management, fund management, and investment strategy. Demonstrates a strong track record in alpha generation and risk-adjusted returns within MENA and global capital markets. Skilled in ESG integration, risk management, and compliance, with a focus on high ethical standards and governance. Proven leader in team development and stakeholder communication, adept at using Bloomberg and portfolio management systems for financial modelling and performance analytics. Committed to strategic thinking and execution discipline, aiming to drive sustainable investment growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Vice President (SVP) – Equity Department
Wafra International Investment Company
Kuwait
2021.07 - 2026.01
- Managing and lead public equities, including equity portfolios and investment funds with assets under management across local and regional markets with over 3 billion KWD.
- Achieve sustainable returns over benchmarks, strengthen the company's position as a trusted investment manager with discipline and transparency, and develop products and strategies that align with the approved risk philosophy to ensure a balance between growth and long-term stability.
- Grow assets under management, achieve sustainable returns beyond benchmarks, and strengthen the customer base by maintaining existing relationships and building new partnerships through outstanding performance and continuous trust.
- Raising the efficiency of portfolio management and improving the quality of investment decisions by adhering to the methodology of fundamental financial analysis while applying a balanced risk philosophy that ensures the achievement of the target return and supports stability of performance across various market conditions.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal investment guidelines, and risk limits.
- Achieved consistent outperformance vs. benchmarks over multiple market cycles.
- Overseeing and leading investment operations related to the development of new investment products, management of existing funds and portfolios.
- Monitoring portfolio companies and ensuring that they are achieving their financial targets against their respective indices.
Vice President – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
Kuwait
2008.03 - 2021.06
Assistant Manager – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
Kuwait
2005.03 - 2008.03
Investment Officer – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
Kuwait
2004.05 - 2005.03
Economic Researcher – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
Kuwait
2001.08 - 2004.05
Education
Bachelor of Administration Sciences - Finance and Financial Institutions
Kuwait University
Skills
- Equity Portfolio Management
- Fund Management & Oversight
- Investment Strategy & Asset Allocation
- Alpha Generation & Risk-Adjusted Returns
- Capital Markets (MENA & Global)
- ESG & Governance Integration
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Investment Committees & Board Reporting
- Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Bloomberg
- Portfolio Management Systems
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Performance Attribution & Risk Analytics
- Strategic thinker with strong execution discipline
- High ethical standards and governance mindset
- Strong leadership and decision-making under pressure
- Excellent stakeholder and board-level communication
LANGUAGES
Arabic – Native
English – Fluent
TRAINING COURSES
- Asset Management Program – London Business School - Nov. 2023.
- Leadership Program - Harvard Business School - May 2009.
- Training course Brunel University – May 2014.
- AML (Anti Money Laundry) training Courses.
- Kuwait Stock Exchange and International Markets – training courses.
- London Business School 2023.
Affiliations
- March 2014 to 2021 Board Member Diyar AL Kuwait Real Estate Co.
- 2009 to 2010 Board Member Abyaar Real Estate Development Co.
- 2005 to 2009 Vice chairman of the Board of Directors Emdad Equipment leasing Co.
Timeline
Senior Vice President (SVP) – Equity Department
Wafra International Investment Company
2021.07 - 2026.01
Vice President – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
2008.03 - 2021.06
Assistant Manager – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
2005.03 - 2008.03
Investment Officer – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
2004.05 - 2005.03
Economic Researcher – Local & Regional Investment Department
Wafra International Investment Company
2001.08 - 2004.05
Bachelor of Administration Sciences - Finance and Financial Institutions
Kuwait University