Kindling Passions

Khalid Al-Rumaihi is the Executive Chairman of Amriya Group, prior to which he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat) from September 2019 to April 2023. During his tenure, he oversaw Mumtalakat’s transformation and the implementation of its new strategy.

Al-Rumaihi previously served five years as the Chief Executive of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) where he was responsible for channeling inward investments into the country. He spent over 10 years at Investcorp as a Managing Director where he was also a member of the Management Committee and Head of the Institutional Placement Team covering Investcorp’s clients in the Arabian Gulf. This was preceded by a 9 year term in J.P. Morgan as head of its private client group in the Gulf region.

He chairs the Board of Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) and serves on the Boards of other companies such as Mumtalakat, McLaren Group, Bahrain Economic Development Board, Bapco Energies and is a member of the Advisory Board of Harvard Business School Middle East and North Africa.

With a Masters degree in Public Policy specialising in Economic Development from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, Al-Rumaihi has chaired the Board of Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah), the Board of Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) and the Board of Bahrain Development Bank and has held Board positions at Gulf Air and Securities Investment Company.

Anoop is a seasoned executive in the hospitality industry, bringing with him over 18 years of experience. His deep understanding of the sector has been honed through a multitude of roles that he has held, specifically in the realm of finance.

His professional journey is marked by impressive tenures at renowned brands such as InterContinental Hotels Groups (IHG), ALiLa Hotels & Resorts, Berggruen hotels, and Taj Hotels. Anoop’s extensive career has seen him transition across a variety of markets, acquiring knowledge and sharpening his vision. His last role as the Corporate Director of Finance at Essentia Hotels and Resorts paved the way for his current position as an Executive member and Director of Finance at Amriya Group.

As an integral part of Amriya, Anoop’s management style is both meticulous and forward-thinking. He oversees the complex facets of corporate finance, from treasury management and strategic planning to hotel financial reporting. His innovative approach focuses on enhancing profitability, ensuring a steady cash flow, and effectively mitigating the owner’s risk.

Through his years of dedication and strategic leadership, Anoop has made significant contributions to the industry, solidifying his position as a leader in the field. His ability to leverage his expertise in hotel accounting and operations management, development accounting, and risk management, is invaluable to the Amriya Group.

Anoop is driven by his personal passion for continuous learning and development. His commitment to thinking in innovative and non-traditional ways is not only instrumental in his professional journey but also is a testament to his intrinsic motivation for excellence.