Dr. Hashem Naboulsi is a highly accomplished executive leader and compliance specialist whose extensive career spans prestigious roles across the financial and investment sectors in dubai & Kuwait and the wider Middle East. Currently serving as Chief Executive Director at KFIC Invest, Dr. Naboulsi brings a wealth of expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, anti-money laundering initiatives, and risk management frameworks. His effective leadership fosters organizational integrity, operational resilience, and stakeholder confidence.
Dr. Hashem Naboulsi’s professional journey is distinguished by his long-standing tenure as senior Vice President of Compliance & Corporate Governance and Money Laundering Officer at Rasameel Investment House Limited in DIFC licensed from DFSA. In this role, he meticulously manages the group’s internal audit functions, risk frameworks, compliance with regulatory authorities including the Dubai Financial Services Authority, Capital Market Authority and Central Bank of Kuwait, and corporate governance practices. His responsibilities encompass establishing compliance and corporate governance frameworks, preparing and reviewing audit programs across myriad financial and operational domains, and leading continuous process improvement initiatives that mitigate risks and enhance transparency.
An academician as well, Dr. Naboulsi holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Clermont School of Business, an Executive MBA in Management Consulting from Grenoble École de Management. His blend of academic excellence with practical leadership equips him to address complex governance and financial challenges with strategic insight and analytical precision.
His early career included a formative period at Deloitte as Manager Risk Consultant, where he led risk assessments, internal audits, and gap analyses within diverse sectors, honing his skills in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Dr. Naboulsi’s foundational experiences extend to auditing roles in Lebanon, where he developed proficiency in financial auditing, client relations, and compliance reporting.
Throughout his career, Dr. Naboulsi has been recognized for his ability to integrate risk management frameworks with business objectives, ensuring that organizational policies align with global best practices. He actively promotes a culture of compliance, ethical conduct, and accountability, empowering teams to deliver consistent governance standards and regulatory adherence.
His multifaceted expertise extends to preparing management reports assessing internal controls, conducting thorough audits of financial, operational, and governance processes, and leading training and development programs that build competency and promote collaborative teamwork. Dr. Naboulsi’s leadership is underpinned by a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets, establishing him as a trusted executive within the financial services industry.
The Arab Leaders proudly recognize Dr. Hashem Naboulsi for his exemplary contribution to advancing compliance, corporate governance, and risk management in the Middle East’s finance sector. His visionary leadership and strategic foresight ensure that KFIC Invest and Rasameel Investment House remain at the forefront of regulatory excellence, corporate integrity, and sustainable financial performance. Dr. Naboulsi’s dedication sets a benchmark for governance professionals and inspires continued progress towards transparency and accountability in the evolving financial landscape.
