Osama Kamel Kishk MBA, CPA, CIA
Group Chief Financial Officer at Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P- Claim this Profile
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Rami Wadie
I have worked with Osama during our EY days and then as a client. Osama has always demonstrated high ethical and technical and professional qualities. He always strives to improve and deliver at the highest levels.
Dr. Hamad Al-Hasawi
Mr. Kishk is a highly knowledgeable professional in his area of expertise. I have worked closely with Mr. Kishk during his years of service at Rasameel Structured Finance company where he successfully managed all financial aspects of the firm. Mr. kishk posses the required leadership and interpersonal skills that made him excel in building both work and social network. I recommend Mr. kishk to be part of any reputable financial firm for the CEO position.
Rami Wadie
I have worked with Osama during our EY days and then as a client. Osama has always demonstrated high ethical and technical and professional qualities. He always strives to improve and deliver at the highest levels.
Dr. Hamad Al-Hasawi
Mr. Kishk is a highly knowledgeable professional in his area of expertise. I have worked closely with Mr. Kishk during his years of service at Rasameel Structured Finance company where he successfully managed all financial aspects of the firm. Mr. kishk posses the required leadership and interpersonal skills that made him excel in building both work and social network. I recommend Mr. kishk to be part of any reputable financial firm for the CEO position.
Rami Wadie
I have worked with Osama during our EY days and then as a client. Osama has always demonstrated high ethical and technical and professional qualities. He always strives to improve and deliver at the highest levels.
Dr. Hamad Al-Hasawi
Mr. Kishk is a highly knowledgeable professional in his area of expertise. I have worked closely with Mr. Kishk during his years of service at Rasameel Structured Finance company where he successfully managed all financial aspects of the firm. Mr. kishk posses the required leadership and interpersonal skills that made him excel in building both work and social network. I recommend Mr. kishk to be part of any reputable financial firm for the CEO position.
Rami Wadie
I have worked with Osama during our EY days and then as a client. Osama has always demonstrated high ethical and technical and professional qualities. He always strives to improve and deliver at the highest levels.
Dr. Hamad Al-Hasawi
Mr. Kishk is a highly knowledgeable professional in his area of expertise. I have worked closely with Mr. Kishk during his years of service at Rasameel Structured Finance company where he successfully managed all financial aspects of the firm. Mr. kishk posses the required leadership and interpersonal skills that made him excel in building both work and social network. I recommend Mr. kishk to be part of any reputable financial firm for the CEO position.
Experience
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Gulf Insurance Group K.S.C.P
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Kuwait
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Insurance
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100 - 200 Employee
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Group Chief Financial Officer
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Jun 2017 - Present
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AXA Gulf
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United Arab Emirates
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Board Member
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Sep 2021 - Present
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AXA Cooperative Insurance Company
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Saudi Arabia
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Takaful International
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Bahrain
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jan 2018 - Present
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Board Member
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Nov 2017 - Present
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Independent Board Member
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2016 - Present
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Board Member
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May 2021 - Present
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Chief Financial Officer
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2017
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Senior Vice President - Head of Financial Services
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2013
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VP - Chief Financial Officer - Head of Finance, Treasury & Operations
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Jul 2009 - Oct 2011
A key member of the executive team that sets the company’s strategic direction and lead, formulate and execute its corporate strategy. Responsible for overseeing and directing the group's financial strategy, accounting, operations, treasury, compliance, reporting requirements, investment monitoring and reporting financial performance
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Becker Professional Education
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Instructor in Becker CPA Review Course
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2004 - Dec 2012
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Bayt Al Mal Investment
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Kuwait
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Apr 2006 - May 2009
Assist the CEO and management team in leading the company through competitive market and industry growth. Engage in the formulation and execution of the group's strategic plan that incorporates achieving operational excellence, revenue growth and cost containment, while also exploring new product/service and market expansion opportunities, and investigating new technologies and platforms for business development. Direct the financial well-being of the group and develop finance strategies; forecasts economic conditions and coordinate with the external auditors with respect to the annual financial closing and manage projects relating to M&A transactions due diligence and valuation process. Oversee the treasury function, cash management, evaluation of investment decisions, budgeting and performance evaluation activities. Assist the management team in direct investments and post acquisition management. Show less
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EY
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Manager
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Sep 1997 - Mar 2006
Senior Manager in the Assurance and Business Advisory Services worked on variety of industries (Trading, Retail, Petrochemicals, Financial services institutions, Real Estate, Airlines, Manufacturing, Telecommunications and Contracting) including: The Central Bank of Kuwait Kuwait Airways Corporation Petrochemicals Industries Company K.S.C Gulf Insurance Company K.S.C National Mobile Telecommunications Company K.S.C and subsidiaries The International Investor K.S.C Global Investment House K.S.C and subsidiaries Wafra Investment Company K.S.C Gulf Investment House K.S.C First Investment Company K.S.C Show less
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Auditor
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Jun 1996 - Aug 1997
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Education
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2006 - 2009
Maastricht School of Management
MBA, Strategic Management -
1994 - 1996
The American University in Cairo
Diploma, Accounting & Finance -
1992 - 1996
Helwan University Cairo
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Business Adminstration
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