Ahmed Abdulrahman

Acting CEO and Vice Chairman
Joined Esterad Bank in 2024


Mr. Ahmed Abdulrahman has over 20 years of experience in Investment Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity, gained from working with leading financial institutions in Bahrain & UK. He has served on the board of over 40 companies globally, including Bahrain Financing Company (“BFC”), and has held a number of board positions which include chairmanships to the board and Investment committees. He served as the Founder & Managing Partner of Clan Partners Advisory, a Bahrain based boutique advisory firm.


Ahmed holds a bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Business Systems & Information Technology from University of Northumbria, Newcastle, UK. Currently Ahmed holds positions in the following companies:

  • Chief Executive Officer of Esterad Investment Company B.S.C.
  • Independent board member in Bahrain Telecommunication Company BSc (Batelco) and a member of the Executive Committee.
  • Deputy Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee in Dhiraagu Telecommunications Company (Maldives).
  • Board Member in Goknur (GÖKNUR GIDA MADDELERİ ENERJİ İMALAT İTHALAT İHRACAT TİCARET VE SANAYİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ).
  • Board member in Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company.