Bassam Noor appointed as new CEO of SICO Capital in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Gazette

Bassam Noor appointed as new CEO of SICO Capital in Saudi Arabia – Saudi Gazette

SICO, a leading GCC asset manager, investment bank, and brokerage with direct presence in Bahrain, KSA, and UAE is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bassam Abdulaziz Noor as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its fully owned subsidiary, SICO Capital Company in Saudi Arabia, effective 1 January, 2024. Bassam brings more than 20 years of experience in investment and management regionally and globally. Prior to joining SICO Capital, Bassam was the Chief Investment Officer for Alternative Investments at Derayah Financial and significantly contributed to increasing AUMs for alternative investments. He also held prominent roles in local and regional firms such as Alrajhi United, Arcapita Bank, and Gulf International Bank. Bassam holds a double bachelor’s degree with honors in Finance and Management Information System from University of South Florida and is a CFA charterholder.“SICO Capital established a strong foundation in the previous years and is now entering a growth phase with an aim to enhance its position as a top asset manager and capital market entity. We are therefore very excited that Bassam is joining as new CEO to lead our activities in the Kingdom. His extensive strategic and business experience coupled with local market expertise, make him