Faisal M. Al-Asfoor
Faisal is a self driven, enthusiastic and highly interested Human Resources Practitioner with 15 years of Human Resources Management and Development experience.
Vincent Pluchet
Managing Director, Blue Dot Planet WLL
Educational Qualifications:
Ecole Polytechnique, London School of Economics, ENSAE
email:vpluchet@bdp.cloud
(M)+973-33099947
A.G. Shetty*
Chairman - Mysore Restaurant
Tel: 17258066/17261896, Fax:17231489,
P.O. Box: 2703, Manama, Bahrain.
A.Jalil Al Bakali
Managing Director, Al Bakali General Trading W.L.L. ,
P.O.Box 1455, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel:17551189,Fax:17551183.
A. K. Thomas*
B. E.(Mech.), (M)36508877;
D. O. B: 18/02/’47, P. Add: Ayanivilayil,
Karuvatta, Adur, Kerala,
Sneha Ghosh
Bachelors in Management Studies
E.A to Regional Head,
Just Ride - Self Drive Car Rentals
(M)33187659
email:snehag447@gmail.com
H.E. Dr.Abdul Hussain Ali Mirza
Minister for Energy and Chairman of National Oil & Gas Authority
P.O. Box 210, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17291387, Fax: 17292293,
Adnan Ahmed Yousif
President & Chief Executive - Al Baraka Banking Group
P.O. Box 1882, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17541122, Fax: 17531074.
Aabed Al-Zeera
Chief Executive Officer - International
Investment Bank B.S.C.(c)
P.O. Box 11616, Manama,
Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17565000 Fax: 17565050
Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery
Chief Executive - BBK
P. O. Box 597, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
43 Government Avenue,
Tel: 17223388, Fax: 17229199
Abdulhakeem Yaqoob Alkhayyat
Managing Director and CEO - Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain
P.O. Box 2066, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel:77777777, Fax: 77000600.
Jassim Al Jowder
Chief Executive Officer - Durrat Al-Bahrain.
P.O.Box 11416, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel:17556999, Fax: 17553172.
Abdulla M. Juma
Chairman - Bin Juma Holding Co.
P.O. Box 355, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17223361, Fax: 17223301.
Adel Abdulla Fakhro
Group Managing Director -
Abdulla Yousif Fakhro & Sons BSC(c)
P.O. Box 39, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17220000, Fax: 17225000.
Talal Mohammed Al Mannai
Managing Director - Mannai Motors
P.O. Box 105, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17703131, Fax: 17703747.
Abdul Hamid Hatam
Director - M.M. Sharif Hatam & Sons
P.O. Box 469, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17228258, Fax: 17210339, (M): 39456569.
Serhan Asay
Director - Turkish Airlines Inc. P.O. Box 2427,
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17516100, Fax: 17532880.
Dr. George Cheriyan
Chief Medical Officer/CEO -
American Mission Hospital
P.O. Box 1, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17253447, Fax: 17234194.
Afnan Rashid Al-Zayani
President- Al Zayani Commercial Services
P.O. Box 21303, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17297676, Fax: 17294800.
Nancy Dinah Elly Joseph Khedouri
Managing Director - J.E.Khedouri & Sons
P.O. Box 37, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Tel: 17255345, Fax: 17245306.
Khamis Al-Muqla
Founder- Gulf Marcom Group (GMG)
P.O. Box 5518, Manama, Bahrain
Tel: 17226262, Fax: 17228660.
Abdul Majeed Al-Gassab
President - Bahrain Society of Engineers
P. O. Box 835, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain;
Tel: 17727100, Fax: 17729819.
Ali Hassan Kutty Kunhalil
Chairman & Managing Director - Aliventure Group
Euro Tower Building, Office No 92,
Sanabis.Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17554872, Fax: 17554879.
Waleed Ebrahim Kanoo
Director - Ebrahim K. Kanoo B.S.C.(c)
Tel: 17711722, Fax: 17746484;
Mohamed Abdul Razak Shirazi
Director - Behbehani Brothers W.L.L &
Bahrain Jewellery Centre W.L.L
P.O. Box 168, Kingdom of Bahrain
Office 101, Building 1, Govt. Avenue, Manama Town 306,
Tel: 17531502/17531550, Fax: 17536070,
Alok Gupta*
Group Manager – Credit & Treasury, Y.K.Almaoyyed & Sons, Bahrain,Tel:17202102/(M)39528050/36966737,
(M)39528050;
Abdul Latif E. Al Thawadi
Proprietor, Abdul Latif Ebrahim Al Thawadi
P. O. Box 5866, Manama,
Tel: 17259566/17256529, Fax: 17261048,
Abdul Majeed
Manager, Behbehani Bros W..L.L.,
P. O. Box 168, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17252488, 17531502/3,
17531550, Fax: 17232329.
Abdul Saheb Yusuf Sanad
Managing Director,
Tariq Travel & Tours,
P. Add: Bldg. 1477,
Rd. 5339, Blk. 553, Budaiya,
Tel: 17690753,
Abdulla A. Jabbar Kooheji
MBA, Vice President, A.J.M.Kooheji & Sons,
P.O. Box 74, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17403304,Fax: 17403800,
Abdul Latif Al Aujan
Ph.D Managing Director, Abdul Latif Al Aujan Group,
P.O. Box 61 & 904, Manama,
Tel: 17223527,Fax: 17223536,
A.T. Vikas*
Finance Manager, Al Eqtesad Carpentry
& Maintenance Est.
P.O.Box 26830, Manama, Bahrain.
Tel:17552034, Fax:17551550.
Abraham Jacob
Marketing Manager, (Business Equipment Division), Rouben’s Store, P. O.Box 233, Bahrain.
Tel: 17227770, (M)39466565, Fax: 17226655..
Achilleas R. Achilleos*
Graduated with Honors degree as
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Project Manager–PCC Terna Contracting
Company W.L.L. P.O.Box 54368,Manama,Bahrain.
(M): 39473627/36567020;
Adel Hassan Al A’li
Director, Haji Hassan Group WLL.,
P. O.Box 530, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17551111, Fax: 17552680.
Adel Naim
Manager- Spare Parts, Mercedes Benz,
Al Haddad Motors. Authorised General Distributor
of Mercedes Benz in Bahrain. P O Box 242, Manama, Bahrain
Tel: 17785999, Fax: 17784477, (M) 36840049;
Adel Hamad Abdulrahman Hamad*
Former Chief Executive Officer - Garmco
(M): 39645277
Adeyemi O. Sonuga F.C.A.
Chief Financial Officer, Bahrain International Bank (E.C),
Al Salam Tower, P.O. Box 5016, Manama, Bahrain.
Tel:(D)17538460/17538777, Fax:17535141, (M) 39626077,
Adnan Mahmood Yousif*
Head of Public Relations and Community Service.
Tel: 17545805/17545806, Fax: 17545608.
Ahmed Abdulla Al Rayes*
Diploma in Journalism, Consultant- Public Relations,
Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Co. (ASRY),
P. O. Box 50110, Hidd, Bahrain,
Tel: 17674042 /17671111/17274803,
Fax: 17670236,
Ahmed M. Al Banna*
Former Chief- People Officer-Gulf Air, Bahrain
email: albanna81@hotmail.com
Ajay T Jinsi*
B. Arch (College of Architecture, Chandigarh, India.)
Managing Director AAA Homes W.L.L.
(M) 39466560, email: ajayjinsi@aaahomeswll.com.
Ajit Joseph Kolethe*
Director - Commercial Services,
Etisalcom Bahrain W.L.L.
More than 13 years of experience
in the IT, Telecom and ICT industry in Bahrain
Alfredo D’Souza*
B.Sc (Hons) Director, Middle East & India
RathGibson Inc, USA - Bahrain Branch Office;
(M): 36533000, Fax: 17595767.
Ali Hassan Abdulla Follad*
B.Com, MBA, Advisor for Handicraft, Ministry of Culture,
P.O. Box 10066, Bahrain, Tel. 17568090, (M): 39637000.
Ali Hassan Al Ali*
Public Relation Specialist; General Directorate of Nationality, Passports and Residence,
Ministry of the Interior,
Tel: 17399764, email: alaali@gdnpr.gov.bh.
A.V.Dhanasekharan*
Proprietor, Al Nafoora Restaurant (Veg)
Tel:17243201,Tel: 17270874,
Chennai Vegetarian Restaurant,
Tel:17229076, Annapurna Restaurant(Veg)
Tel: 17214048, Fax:17233678,
Prof. Dr. Adel Budagher Fahad Budagher*
Head of Technical Training (GARMCO)
P.O. Box: 15277 Adliya, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Sharokh Ghulam Akhtarzadeh
Managing Director - Moon Stores-
Rental Division ,(Rental of sound and
lighting equipments for the entertainment industry)
Tel:17813942, Fax:17825162.
Younis Abdulla Al Jama*
MBA in Management,Managing Director,
Abdulla A.Aziz Al- Jama Co.W.L.L.
P. O. Box 22135, Muharraq, Bahrain
Tel:17322553, Fax:17331676.
Ali Ramadan Nasser
Stores Manager
Francisco J. Sequeira
Maintenance Manager
Husain Rasool
Manager – Corporate Communications; Tel: 17363347 Mob: 33337766
Husain Rasool currently sits as the manager of corporate communications of the Bahrain Airport Company and is responsible for the overall communications strategies for BAC. Prior to joining BAC, Hussain lead VIVA Bahrain’s Public Relations efforts as he worked with the STC Group - Rasool also successfully held a major role in the first steps of opening Bahrain City Centre, the largest shopping, Entertainment and Leisure centre in Bahrain while working for Majid Al Futtaim Investments.
Rasool also managed communication strategies and campaigns for some of the leading consumer brands in the region through his work at various prestigious advertising and marketing agencies, including Fortune Promoseven/Weber Shandwick, one of the Middles East’s largest and most prestigious communication networks, where he managed household name accounts like Coca Cola, BDO and IBM as well as a long list of local brands and companies.
Rasool was also involved in managing regional and international entertainment brands while working with Vanilla Music (known today as Viva Entertainment), the largest licensees and distributors of entertainment products in the region as he worked with and managed marketing efforts for major studios like Warner Brothers, Paramount, the BBC and Dreamworks along with well-known regional names like Rotana Music, Mazikka, Mazikana along with the Viva Entertainment’s own label.
Subhas Kini K B.Com
General Manager
Almoayyed Marine Services Co WLL
(M)+973 39931333
Tel:+973 17730788
Fax:+973 17730799
Email:skkini@gmail.com
Management of Marine vessels, chartering, vessel maintenance, cargo movement, crew management, transport business, vehicle leasing, heavy equipment leasing, construction, building material trading, readymix-blocks-precast business set up & management, sand dredging & processing business management.
Shaukat Yahya Lokhandwala*
Chairman; (M)39850739; email: shaukat33@gmail.com
Shaukat Lokhandwala is a Finance professional with 25 years of post qualification experience with multinationals and closely held groups in India and the Middle East. He is currently General Manager – Finance, Haji Hassan Group, a leading business house in Bahrain with operations spread over the Gulf. Shaukat Lokhandwala is a Commerce Graduate from Mumbai, India, after which he qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1985, in his first attempt. In the year 2000 he added the US CPA degree to his professional qualifications, scoring a whopping 94%, the highest ever achieved in Bahrain at the time. He was the Founder President of the Bohra Toastmasters Club and a Past President of the Lions Club of Riffa, Bahrain. He is an avid quizzer and was part of the team that won the ‘Brains of Bahrain’ quiz as also the Standard Chartered Business Challenge.
T.D. Balraj*
Vice Chairman; (M)39944907, email: balrajtd@gmail.com
TD Balraj, a graduate in Mathematics and Statistics became a CA in1988. With an initial stint in accounting profession, he then moved to industry and worked with varied businesses in India and Qatar. Since 1997 he has been working with J A Zayani & Sons WLL, a diversified Bahrain based business Group as its Financial Controller. Possesses more than 22 years post qualification experience, he also advises several other business units in the Group apart from being recently designated as a Director in the Board of Zayani Otis Elevator Co. WLL, a new joint venture initiative between Zayani and one of its major principals Otis Elevator Company, USA.
A founder member of ICAB Toastmasters Club when the Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI) started its own Toastmasters Club in 2005, he was the Club’s President in 2008-2009. Currently he serves the Toastmasters community in Bahrain as Area 75 Governor.
Sanjay Gupta*
Secretary; (M) 39415356, email: sgupta_trc@yahoo.com;
Sanjay Gupta is a Chartered Accountant with CISA (Certified Information System Auditor), DISA (Diploma in Information System Auditing), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) and a Bachelors Degree in Commerce.
With over 20 years of in depth post qualification experience, CA Sanjay Gupta is working as Head of Reserve Risk Control in the Reserve Management Directorate with the Central Bank of Bahrain.
His experience spans diverse facets of financial operations, including External and Internal Audits, Investigation work, Assurance and Advisory Business Services, Due Diligence Reviews and Risk Assessment. Sanjay Gupta is a keen planner with demonstrated business acumen to oversee operations, conceptualize strategies and effectuate them for sustained business growth. His strengths include excellent relationship management, communication skills and relationship management abilities.
Meenakshi Sundaram*
Joint Secretary; (M)36741038; email: msundaramhari@yahoo.com
Meenakshi Sundaram is a professional CA with over a decade of post qualification experience in Internal Audit, Direct / Indirect taxation and Finance & Accounts.
He is an Associate Member of ICAI, a graduate Member of ICWAI with a graduation in Commerce from India. He served as a President of ICAB Toastmasters club (2009-2010) and also as a Member in the Executive Committee of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India during 2007-2008.
He started his career in internal audit with ITC Bhadrachalam Paperboards Ltd, India and moved on to become the Finance Head of one of its Factory in Hyderabad, India. He is presently working with Business International WLL (Xerox) as Head of Finance, Administration and HR.
Nitin Mahajan*
Treasurer; (M)39784087; email: nitinmahajanca@rediffmail.com
Nitin Mahajan, Member of the Chapter, is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and a Bachelor of Commerce, with several years of industry experience. He is currently working with E.K. Kanoo group as Internal Auditor and had prior stints at India Bulls and Bajaj Auto Finance; DOB: 21 July 1980; Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 2004, Certified Internal Auditor, USA, since 2007; B.Com (Hons.) from Delhi University; Internal Auditor, Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo ;Tel: 17264588, (M)39784087; email:nitinmahajanca@rediffmail.com
nitin.m@ekkanoo.com.bh; Has been in Bahrain for past three and half years. Currently working with Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo Group (Automobile Dealers) as Internal Auditor.
In past, worked in Financial Services Industry for 2 years with companies like IndiaBulls Credit Services as Manager – Internal Audit & Bajaj Auto Finance Limited as Regional Internal Auditor for Northern India. He is a part of the Executive Committee of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India for year 2009-2010.
Regular follower of Art of Living society and actively involved in social activities in the Kingdom of Bahrain, organized Food camp for labour, Blood donation camp, Beach clean activity at Zallaq beach.
Shribharathi Mahesh Kumar*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39431170; email: shribharathi@gmail.com
Shribharathi Maheshkumar, Member of the Chapter, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a Bachelor of Commerce, with over 5 years of internal audit experience. She is currently working with Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Batelco) as Internal Auditor and had prior stints at Grant Thornton and TVS Group of Companies. Shribharathi Maheshkumar is also an active Toastmaster with ICAB Toastmasters and has a flair for music and books.
Percy Mistry*
Executive Committee Member; (M)36515221; email: percymanijeh@gmail.com
Percy Mistry did his graduation in Commerce and Economics from the Bombay University in 1968 and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1971.
He held the positions of All India Accounts Manager and Finance Manager with Voltas Ltd. (a member of the Tata Group of companies) in India between 1972 and 1983. Since 1984, he has been with the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (GPIC) in Bahrain and has served in the capacity of Treasurer, Chief Accountant and Chief Internal Auditor. He is currently the Sr. Financial Advisor.
He is actively engaged in social and charitable work and has been Past President of Lions Club of Bahrain and founding member and office bearer with Migrant Workers Protection Society in Bahrain. He has a passion for writing, directing and acting in full length plays as well as making of short films on topical and social issues.
Vistasp Sopariwalla*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39177383 email: vistasps@hotmail.com
Vistasp Burjor Sopariwalla is finance professional with over 21 years of post qualification experience. Currently holding a senior position as Head of Finance with Future Bank, Bahrain for the last four years. In addition he is also the Board Secretary to the Board of Directors of the Bank.
Vistasp has rich experience & knowledge in the Banking sector with strong leadership skills. Prior to joining Future Bank, he has worked in succeeding senior positions within the banking industry in India & internationally which spans over BNP- Paribas, Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait and the Bahraini Saudi Bank. Currently he is also a fellow member of the ICAB Toastmasters Club.
Uday Shanbag*
Executive Committee Member; (M) 39276481; email: karan1995@gmail.com
A Commerce graduate, Uday Shanbag is a CA with more than 18 years post qualification experience. A senior finance professional, he works with National Property Investments Co W.L.L ( J.A Zayani Group company) as its Accounts Manger.
A member of the Indian Club, he served as Treasurer as well as Internal Auditor of the Club.
An avid cricketer, he captained the Indian Club cricket team in 2003 and 2004. He also played and won several Tennis tournaments within the Club. Uday is passionate with music and loves to play classical music instruments.
Sanjib Kumar Mohapatra*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39081697, email: sanjibkumarmohapatra1@gmail.com
Sanjib Kumar Mohapatra is an Accounts, Audit and Finance professional with 12 years post qualification experience in various industries. He currently works with Marshall’s (Bahrain) Limited (globally known as Tullet Prebon Limited) a number one money broking company as its Financial Controller and Compliance Officer within the Banking Industry.He is a member of ICAB Toastmasters Club as well.
K. Muralidhar*
Executive Committee Member; (M)39017666, email: manamamurali@gmail.com
He is a commerce graduate with honors and post qualification professional experience of nearly 20 years in the sectors of automobiles, consumer electronics, Appliance & real estate, construction and plastic engineering in India and the Middle East. He is presently working as Accounts Manager at Bahrain Pipes BSC (Closed). He is a chartered member and past President of the ICAB Toastmasters club. An active Toastmaster who held different leadership positions including the position of Area Governor, he is currently assisting in Division ‘K’ council of District 79 in its community activities.
Aloke K. Rakshit*
DOB: 30th July, 1959; Qualification: M Com, A.C.A., A.I. C.W. A., A.I.C.P.A.
Group General Manager; BANZ Group B.S.C. (c); Tel: 00973 17727 719; emai: alokekr@banzgroup.com
Anand Gupta*
DOB: 3rd Jan 1978; Qualification: CA, CISA, B.COM; Senior Consultant, Ernst & Young; Tel:17535455,(M) 36546115; email: caanand@yahoo.com, anand.gupta@bh.ey.com, Chartered Accountant. Also done CISA from ISACA. Currently working with Ernst & Young under Transaction Advisory service as a Senior Consultant. Member of Bahrain Chapter of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (BCICAI). Served as executive committee member of this chapter during 2008-2009. Also member of Lions Club of Riffa in Bahrain and currently Treasurer with club. Currently perusing CFA level II of USA. Hobbies: Cricket, video games, Reading etc.; Married – Wife- Smita Gupta
Arvind Sharma*
Manager, Audit and Advisory, KPMG Fakhro
Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and is an experienced audit professional with over 10 years of audit experience. Prior to joining KPMG Fakhro in May 2005, was associated with a PwC in Mumbai, India. Has been involved in Bahrian as an auditor with Gulf International Bank, Saudi National Commercial Bank, State Bank of India, YK Almoayyed Group etc. He is on the committee of KPMG Toastmasters club and KPMG’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team. Involved in various sectors including Financial services and Construction.
Arun C. Kotwani*
DOB: 19th May 1974; ACA, Grad CWA, Inter CS.; Vice President – Financial Control, Maalem Holding B.S.C (c)
Tel: 17107280, (M) 39801355 email: arun_kotwani@hotmail.com;
A Chartered Accountant by profession having more than twelve years of extensive expertise in all facets of Financial Accounting and Controls, Budgets modeling, System Implementations, Regulatory Reporting, Compliance, Operations and Administration. He has served in senior managerial positions in leading financial institutions in Bahrain and has gained valuable expertise to work in multicultural/multinational environment to exercise due professional care and lead teams efficiently. He started his career in the Middle East with American Express where he worked for more than 8 years. There, as a Team Leader in the Financial Service Unit, he supervised the entire MENA region card operation business and got a solid exposure to business verticals in card industry. Currently he is the Vice President of the Financial Control department at Maalem, where he oversees all aspects of Financial Control and Treasury functions for the Group. Prior to joining Maalem, Arun was the Head of Financial Control for Addax Bank for more than three years. With the solid exposure to finance and accounting via experience in investment banking and credit card industry, he aims to fulfill his aspirations by leveraging on his strengths and ensuring overall organizational objectives are met.
Durgesh Purohit*
DOB: 4th June 1975; F.C.A., B.Com., C.S. (Inter) Financial Controller, Pegasus Real Estate, Tel: 17587575; (M):39186707, email: durgeshpurohit@hotmail.com; Has successfully handled the Mortgage, Finance & other matters of Bahrain’s prestigious Projects Abraj Al Lulu, Platinum Tower & Juffair Skyview etc. value of more than 350 million US$.Carries wealth of experience of 15 Years in Finance, Auditing, Projects, Mortgage and Real Estate in BAHRAIN, INDIA, USA, UK and UAE.
Harish Gopinath*
DOB: 20th January 1969; Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India since 1995.
Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), Colorado State, USA, since 2003; Director, KPMG Fakhro; Tel: 1722332, (M)39643703
email: hgopinath@kpmg.com; Employed in the Gulf for the past 15 year and currently working as the head of the Owner Managed Business unit in KPMG Fakhro, Bahrain; The department was set up in 2005 to cater to family companies and small and medium sized companies in Bahrain. Actively involved in the development of entrepreneurs by assisting them in preparing an appropriate business plan/ feasibility report for their upcoming ventures and assisting them in setting up the same. Advising SMEs and family companies in structuring their business and hand holding these companies to the next level. Working closely with Governmental organizations and Development banks on projects for entrepreneurs and SMEs. He has been formally trained in Neuro Lingustic Programming. Interested in philanthropic activities and involved on a personal level.
Hira Khatri*
DOB: 20-10-1958 FCA CFO, Yusif Bin Yusif Fakhro BSC (c), Tel: 17408141, (M): 39188738; email: hirakhatri@msn.com
Having more than 20 years experience in key management position, served in multiple industry group of companies. Good exposure in Strategic planning and business restructuring, Internal Control System and Performance Monitoring.
Isaac Mathew*
DOB: 14-02-1952; FCA, MBA; General Manager, Algosaibi Travel; Tel: 17212333, (M)39687750; email: imathew@algosaibitravel.com
Has been the President of Manama Toastmasters and Vision Advanced Toastmasters. Board Member and Treasurer of Association of Bahrain Travel and Tours Agents. Married with two children. Elder son - employed with Citi Group in the US and younger son student of Sacred Heart School. Wife - teacher in the Indian School. Hobbies – Reading, traveling, snorkeling, spending quality time with family, charity work etc.
James A. Moye*
DOB: 2 November 1965; Chartered Accountant, Australia; Partner – Transaction Advisory Solutions Bahrain; Middle East Asset Management Leader, Ernst & Young Bahrain; Tel:17535455, (M) 36337799; email: James.moye@bh.ey.com;
Experience covers a wide range of industries in a wide variety of consultancy assignments in various areas, including Asset Management, Corporate Finance and Transaction Advisory Services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Valuations, Infrastructure Advisory, Restructuring and Transaction Services.
Kapil Kumar Batra*
DOB: 18 August 1970; Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Fraud Examiner(CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Bachelor of Legislative Laws (LLB); Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com); Internal Audit Manager, Batelco
Tel: 17884493, (M)39901701, email: batrakk@yahoo.com.He prides himself to have held the flag of Indian CA community high in all the organizations he has worked till now.
Krishna Udeshi*
DOB: 27.09.1963; B.Com., FCA; Finance Director, Overseas Technical Coatings & Services Company (LLC), Saudi Arabia
Tel:+966-38590506 Ext. 111 (M)+966 555 948566 email: krishna@otcsaudi.com; kudeshi2000@yahoo.com; Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of post qualifying experience gained in the MENA region; Responsible for finance & Accounting, treasury, funds management, procurement, inventory control, HR, administration, IT and quality functions; Also well versed in acquisition assessment, due diligence and investment analysis; Prior to taking up his current assignment in August 2008, Had worked in senior financial roles in Bahrain, Kenya, Dubai, Kuwait and India. Most recently he was General Manager (F&A) for Al Manaratain Company, a leading concrete products manufacturer in Bahrain. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1987 and has over 22 years of experience in finance. A Fellow Member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Life Member of Bombay Chartered Accountants Society and a Member of the Bahrain Chapter of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
He is a technology and internet buff in his spare time.
Mani Lakshmanamoorthy*
ACA, FRM, ACII, CISA, CFA Level III candidate; Manager, Arab Insurance Company; Tel: 17544362, Mobile: 39124610;
email: manilaks@gmail.com; Past Chairman of BCICAI
Neiljit Guha*
DOB: 4th November 1963; Chartered Accountant; Group Finance Manager, Ahmadi Industries – PEPSI Bahrain
Tel: 17265422, Mobile: 39050084; email: neiljit@hotmail.com
Nilesh Bhatia*
DOB: 09/04/1966; C.A., C.P.A.; Finance Manager, Sale for Distribution & Communication Company Ltd. (Sale-Co)
Tel: 17728322, (M) 33115154; email: Bhatia_nilesh@hotmail.com; Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant with over 10 years of senior level accounting, auditing and management experience in large multinationals both in India & the Middle East primarily in the telecom industry, now heading finance of a leading distribution Company dealing in products of a major Telecom operator in Bahrain.
P. Ragunathan*
DOB: 12 May 1978; B.Com., A.C.A; Credit Analyst, Kuwait Finance House, Bahrain B.S.C (c); Tel: 77000375, (M) 39246231
email: gkragu@gmail.com
Rajesh Bansal*
DOB: 28.10.1977; ACA,ACS; Head-Accounts & Finance, ICICI Bank Tel: 17221214, (M)36090924; email: demandrb@yahoo.co.in
Active contribution to support the business of ICICI Bank in Bahrain which is the largest overseas branch
Rakesh Shah*
DOB: 16th April 1978; ACA, B-Com; Director-Investments, ProCapital Associates W.L.L.; Tel: 17220999; (M): 39104367
email: rakesh.shah@procapitalassociates.com; An investment banker by profession having completed 8 years in private equity deals, merger and acquisition, business planning, business and equity valuations, advising and structuring investment vehicles for high net worth individuals and corporations and assistance in fund raising by way of equity and debt.
Sameer Jain*
DOB: 7th April 1971; FCA, CIA, CFE, CCSA, ICWA, CFAP; Chief Internal Auditor, M/s Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo B.S.C. (c)
Tel: 17264585, (M)36050725; email: sameer.j@ekkanoo.com.bh;
Have a good experience of over 15 years in Internal Audit with good companies like:
• Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (manufacturer of Honda Cars in India)
• Shaw Wallace & Co. Ltd. (2nd largest manufacturer of Liquor & Beer in India)
• Avery India Ltd. (Largest manufacturer of Weighing scales in India)
• A. F. Ferguson & Co. Chartered Accountants, India
• Usha India Ltd.
Have setup Internal Audit Department in Honda Cars as well as E. K. Kanoo.
Completed several investigations involving manipulations, frauds, system lacunae, etc. and thereby benefitting the company by major cost savings and improved internal controls.
Was instrumental in correcting various control issues including the setting up of new systems.
Sandeep Mehta*
DOB: 14/12/1968; CA, L.LB
Senior Manager-Accounting & Finance, Tabreed Bahrain; Tel:17516666 (M)33663220; email: sandeepamehta@gmail.com
Worked in various organisation, having working experience in the field of Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance & Administration for over 17 yrs in India, UAE & Bahrain. Have been involved in setting up the systems, policies, procedures and department for various company by creating good team work. Have been very actively involved in ICAI-Abu Dhabi and have been holding various positions in the Executive Committee for over 13 yrs. Certified quality auditor for ISO 9000, ISO 14000 standards.
Sanjib Kumar Mohapatra*
DOB: 22nd July,1972; FCA
Financial Controller and Compliance Officer; Marshalls (Bahrain) Limited; Tel: 17228787, (M) 39081697; email: sanjib_moha@yahoo.com
Able to double the Revenue during a short span of 3 years. Able to reduce the collection outstanding days from 65 days to 40 days. Able control the expenditure in the normal course of business.
Able to comply the requirements of Central Bank of Bahrain being an authorized Licensee. Able to report HO office at London timely. Able to getting the audit done within one month of Financial Year ending. Able to full filling all the requirements of all Ministries, LMRA, Immigration, GOSI etc. being an authorized signatory for all types of financial and non financial transactions
Sharmila Sharad Shet*
DOB: 24th December 1979; Chartered Accountant(CA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); Internal Audit Manager, Gulf Union Insurance and Reinsurance Company. BSC(c); Tel: 17255292, (M) 36797832; email: sharmila@gulfunion.com.bh
Joined Gulf union Insurance & Reinsurance Co. in Oct 2005 as Senior Internal Auditor. Since then she has been promoted to audit supervisor, asst Internal Audit Manager and now working as Internal Audit Manager. She is primarily involved in the Internal Audit of the group companies, verifying the compliance to the regulatory authorities (CBB and SAMA) and IT Security Audit.
Prior to joining the group, she was working as Audit executive with N.M.Raiji & Co, one of the leading Audit firm in India where she had handled audits like J P Morgan Chase Bank, J P Morgan Securities India private limited, Nuclear Power Corporation of India, etc.
S.Sridhar*
DOB: 31.03.1960; B.Sc.,F.C.A
Sridhar took over as General Manager of Trafco Group from Jan 2013, after serving the company for 18 years with roles like Finance Manager and Group CFO.A Chartered Accountant by profession,prior to joining Trafco, Sridhar was working in the financial services market of the Bombay Stock Exchange with CIFCO group. 

He has contributed significantly to company’s growth in Sales & Profitability with unfailing efforts and service, revamped the critical area of logistics, sales & finance, acquired a well-rounded range of expertise in managing the affairs of group companies. He is also a part of the Audit Committee, Purchase Committee, IT Steering committee and other committees set up for assessing the performance of the associate companies of Trafco.
Trafco is a leading bahraini shareholding foodstuff company listed in Bahrain Bourse, the pioneers in dry & frozen food industry catering to the households of Bahrain through wholesales, tenders and retail convenient stores. It is the parent company of the group with diversified activities like trading in food products, manufacturing of diary & juice products, water bottling, fresh fruits & vegetables trading and Storage & Logistics.

R.Srinivasan*
DOB: 13-05-1963; Chartered Accountant; CEO, Almoayyed International Group, Tel: 17705224, (M): 36075000, email:srinivasan@almoavvedintl.com.bh
A Chartered Accountant by profession, joined ALMOAVYED International Group (AIG) in the year 1998 as Group Finance Controller and is presently its Chief Financial Officer as well as CEO - International Operations. Apart from financial planning, legal/statutory compliance, and administrative functions of AlG, Srinivasan is responsible for overseas business expansion across the GCC and North Africa. His business acumen has helped the company to rapidly expand its businesses in Qatar and Oman and currently, he is focusing on ALMOAVYED’s foray into Africa.
Srinivasan has more than 15 years of work experience with large and diversified trading / service companies in India, Muscat (Suhait & Saud Bahwan Group & Delta Co. Ltd.) & Jakarta (P.T. Infiniti Indosakti) handling diversified portfolio including strategic planning, financial accounting, budgetary control, risk management, internal audit and taxation.
Suresh Kumar Surana*
DOB: 01.06.1957; Chartered Accountant; Director of Finance, Gulf Hotels Group; Tel: 17746467;(M): 36552777
email: sksurana@hotmail.com; Started my career in hospitality industry in Mumbai in 1977 while studying as a Chartered Accountant. At that time, audited almost all the five star hotels that existed in Mumbai. In 1981 took up employment with Sun-n-Sand, a 5-star Hotel as a Chief Accountant, before moving to the Kingdom of Bahrain in 1986 where served in various 4-star hotels in the capacity of Financial Controller. Moved to Gulf Hotel in November 1994 as Chief Accountant and held the positions of Financial Controller at Gulf Hotel and Gulf Brands International prior to being promoted to Director of Finance at Gulf Hotels Group in April 2007. Have served the Bahrain Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in the capacity as a Secretary in 2001/2002 and play an active role in the activities of the chapter since inception.
Sushil Kumar Jain*
DOB: Dec 4th 1959; CA, AICWA; Executive Director- Investments, Inovest BSC; Tel: 17155740; (M): 39980747
email: skumar@inovest.bh; Led from front in senior positions like CFO, Head of corporate Finance/ Investment, Head of Risk etc. with major financial institutions, Islamic and conventional investment banks and reputed groups in GCC for the past 27 years. Pioneered several innovative investment deals in UK, Germany, US, Hong Kong, Macau, China, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Austria etc.
G. Venkatarman*
DOB: 08.02.1967; CA, CPA; Manager Outstation Finance, Gulf Air; Tel:17338021, (M) 36460803 email: G.Venkataraman@gulfair.com
In order to prove that Indian CAs can also study western courses and prove that they are equally good in achieving these degrees, Took up the challenge & complete CPA in one go in 2003.
Apart from that 18+ years in varied industries – audit, manufacturing, construction and airline- has definitely boosted my confidence. The level of automation foreseen and achieved in my current job is really worth noting.
K.Kalyana Raman*
Managing Partner, Corporate Consultancy Services, P.O.Box 21937, Bahrain, Chartered Accountant, M.Com, F.C.A, AICWAI, CMA (U.K.) CIA, D.O.B. 4/7/1955, H.Add:Villa No.388, Sehlah, (M)39625870, Married, 2 children, Wife: Gayathri Devi, Janani & Harini (D), Hobbies: Reading, Listening to music,
Ramesh Ramachandran*
P.O.Box 54222, Bahrain. Tel:17246121, Fax:17246141, email: visionbc@vahoo.com.44 years, Chartered Accountant & Senior Financial Advisor, Managing Director - Binser Software Technologies w.l.l.,Bahrain, Director - Consulting, Vision Business Consultancy w.l.l., Bahrain, Director-Imperial Management Company W.L.L., Bahrain, Managing Partner- Winnerz Academy, Bahrain
Dr. Abdul Latif Jassim Kanoo*
Former Shura Council Member; P.O.Box 2000, Bahrain Tel:17290101, Fax:17310929. Born in 1935, Married, Sons(2) Mohammed & Tariq, early studies in Bahrain and obtained D.I.C from Imperial College, London University, and Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and Ph.D, University of Texas, USA, Honorary Doctorate from INHA University, Republic of Korea. He was the Undersecretary at the Ministry of Housing (1975-1996), held the Chairmanship of the Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Company , the Deputy Chairmanship of the Housing Bank in Bahrain and Board Membership of the College of Science, Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain.
Dr.Ahmed Alkhuzaie*
Chairman, Aliyahmarie Holding Co. P.O.Box 31770, Budaiya, Bahrain, Tel:17245081, Fax:17245082
email:ahmed.alkhuzaie@aliyah-marie.com, www.aliyah-marie.com; Founder and CEO of Hatchway Entertainment,
the Bahraini born entertainment company that promises to introduce next generation, affordable entertainment to every
home in the Kingdom.
Ahmed Salman Kamal*
Former Shura Council member.
P.O. Box 11517, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17294858, (M): 39680303, Fax: 17689878.
Amal Mohamed AlGharibi
Communication Specialist; Gulf Air - Corporate Communication; Tel: +973 17-33-8379; Fax: +973 17 338207
E-mail: Amal.AlGharibi@gulfair.com; Website: www.gulfair.com
Alfredo D’Souza*
B.Sc (Hons) Director, Middle East & India RathGibson Inc, USA - Bahrain Branch Office; (M): 36533000, Fax: 17595767
email alfredodsouza@rathgibson.com, www.rathgibson.com, Vice Chairman- Migrant Workers Protection Society, Member of Indian Community Service Committee of the Indian Embassy, Life Member of the Royal Society of St. George, Wife: Neomi D’Souza -Regional Manager - Royal Caribbean Cruises- Arabia, (D): Annalise Alexia, (S): ‘Tiger’ Alexandre
Ali A.Hussain Abbas Mawali*
Senior Public Relations Specialist, Department of Public Relations, Social Insurance Organization since March 2006, P.O.Box: 22028 Muharraq Bahrain, Tel:(R)17340966 – (M)36386208, email: aaabbas@pfc.gov.bh, ali.amawali@gmail.com BSc. (Accounting & Finance). Associated Diploma in Accounting. Associated Diploma (Instrumentation & Control )Civil Engineering Certificate. Specialist of Student Affairs, Public Relations- Student Development Department,University of Bahrain((2001-2006), Accounts Assistant, Shipping Division, International Agencies Co.Ltd.(2000-2001) Bahraini, D.O.B-21st January 1975,Married,Hobbies: Reading, Horse riding,Football.,Social activities, Socializing.
Ali Eid Bokhammas
Chairman, Bokhammas Trading,
P. O. Box 5262, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17716669,Fax: 17715271
Ali Moh’d Ali Esmaeel*
B.Sc (Public Relation),Senior Public Relation Specialist General Directorate of Nationality Passports and Residence, Ministry of Interior ,
Tel: 17399777 ext(603); email:aliesmaeel@gdnpr.gov.bh
Andrews Victor*
Chief Sub-Editor, Gulf Daily News. P.O. Box 5300, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17628203, (M)39055677
Fax: 17622141,email:andrews@gdn.com.bh
Anil Varghese*
General Manager, Zayani Leasing w.l.l, P.O. Box1185,Sitra, Bahrain. Fax: 17704404, www.zmotors.com 15 years as Group Operations Manager with Europcar Dubai & Northern Emirates .Current position since March 2006. Vice-President- Kottarakara Pravasi Samajam- Bahrain, Married, Wife- Rollin Anil , Children (2)- Kevin Anil Varghese & Keith Anil Varghese
Arthur P. Davey
Partner, Cost Partnership (Gulf), P. O. Box 26122, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17256826, Fax: 17262752
Ashok Vithal Shetty*
Managing Director, Creative Advertising & Promotion Centre
P.O. Box 2346,Manama, Bahrain Tel: 17246488, Fax: 17244035 (M)39622500/39460726, email: shetty@batelco.com.bh, One of Bahrain’s most admired top entrepreneurs, owner of Creative Advertising and Promotions Co. W.L.L, Resident of Bahrain for 30 years, a significant contributor to local community activities, Former Vice President of the Lions Club of Riffa, Senior Chief Executive and Board Member of Bunts Society - Bahrain. One of the Indian Club’s senior member for 27 years. A true philanthropist to all religions without bias.
Aziz Eid Bokhammas
Branch Manager, Bokhammas Establishment, P. O. Box 5262, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17742040, Fax: 17716607.
Ambilikuttan*
Managing Director & Principal of Indian Institute for Performing Arts (IIPA), Post-graduate in English Language & Literature.Born in 1962 in Kerala(India) Disciple of the great Maestro of Indian Music Dr.Balamurali Krishna, Married, Wife - Lalitha, Son-Devdutt.
Bashar Mohammed Alhasan*
B. A. (Economics -U.K) ,Deputy Managing Director, Bahrain Gas P.O.Box. 254, Manama, Bahrain ,Tel: 17531121 ,Fax:17532112 ,D.O. B: 23/12/’53, Member: Rotary Club of Adliya, Board Member -Bahrain Family Leisure Co. In the same business since 1979.
Babak Soltani*
Investcorp Bank, P.O.Box 5340 Bahrain, (M)39439431. Previously as Marketing Director, Bahrain Financial Harbour (2004) Bahraini, Obtained BBA & MBA in Accounting and a Master of Science from The University of Texas in Arlington. Started his professional career in 1997 in Dallas, at Boxer Property Management, and returned to to Bahrain in 2000 and worked briefly with Merrill Lynch before joining TAIB Bank E.C., initially in the Financial Control team and later became a member of the Real Estate Investment Department. In 2003, joined ReeMoon BDC WLL, as the Director of Real Estate Advisory in the field of Master Planning to Project Marketing.
Baboo H. Kewalram*
Propriter, Kewalram & Sons , P.O.Box 84, Manama, Bahrain., Tel: 17210617/17210619/ 17213110, Fax:17210627 /17213211,Wife - Radhibai Bhagwandas Bhatia,Children-Nalini Bhagwan Kishore, Jai Kumar Bhagwandas, Vinod Kumar Bhagwandas Bhatia, Anoop Kumar Bhagwandas.
Babu Nair*
Manager, Hassan Habib Abdulnabi, 75 Al Jawahara, Central Market, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17275055, Fax:17271806 (M)39805936, 25 years in Bahrain. Married, one child-Haritha K. Nayar (D), Wife: Deepa K. Nair, Hobbies: Reading, Travelling
Bader Yousif Murad*
Managing Director- Bader Models, Masters in Aeronautical Science -Aviation Aerospace Management (U.S.A.), Previously: Senior Analyst - Fleet Planning, P.O.Box 22628, Muharraq,Bahrain, (M)3960330,Fax:17332622
Wife:Pearl, Zaneta(D),Zenon (S)
Bashir Ahamed*
Gulfsat –Electronics and Trading,P.O.Box 5798, Bahrain email:gulfsat@hotmail.com Tel: 17229770, (M)39080024
Basim M. Al - Saie*
C.E.O, Installux - Gulf P.O.Box 10229, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17590589, Fax:17591589, B.S (Mechanical Engineering, USA) D. O. B: 15/10/’65, P.Add:P. O.Box 26085, Manama, Bahrain. Hobbies: Skiing, Scuba Diving
Bhagwan L. Asarpota*
Director, P. Haridas Sons Co. W.L.L., Tijjar Avenue, P .O.Box 434, Manama, Bahrain.,
Tel:17223689/ 17223643, Fax:17223648,email: phs434@batelco.com.bh
Binny Thomas*
H.O.D. Prepress, Dar Akhbar Al Khaleej, P.O.Box 5300, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17620111 Extn.481, (D)17628481, (R)17273487,
Fax: 17624312, Wife: Mini and 2 sons -Athul & Rahul
Biju Abraham*
Arab Investment Bank, P.O.Box 5559, Gafool, Bahrain, Tel:17588961, Fax:17588885, (M)39420015, 23 years in Bahrain, Married, Wife-Sarina Children-2 daughters & 1 son
Bob C. Thaker
Managing Director, The National Trading House P.O. Box 372,Manama,Bahrain, Tel:17736363, Fax:17736252,email:thakerb@ nattrad.com, website: w.w.w.nattrad.com
Burhan Mohammed
Managing Director, M/s. SANA, P.O. Box 3002, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17644110, Fax:17644177
C. G. Bhatia
Manager, Fluorescent Lumninaires, Al Khajah Establishment & Factories,P.O. Box 8619, Bahrain, Tel:17730811/17730611, Fax:17731340
C.M. Shafi*
B.Sc.(Eng.) M.I.E.,M.I.Mar.E.; Marine Business Manager, Bureau Veritas, P.O.Box 45, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel:17725010, (R) 17715925, (M)39466128, Fax:17727913. President -TKMCE, -KEEN4-Bahrain Tel:17725734, 17729051, Add:Flat2, Bldg.257, Road 3605, Area 336, Adliya, Bahrain.
C. S. Chandran
Quality Assurance Manager, Maskati Bros & Co. P. O. Box 24970, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17729911, Fax: 17725454.
C. S. N. Premkumar
Chief Engineer, Mazen Al Umran Consulting Engg. P. O. Box 26062, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17713873, Fax: 17712901
Carios D’ Souza
Production Manager, Al Zamil Group of Companies, P. O. Box 285, Manama, Bahrain
Tel: 17253445, Fax:17231803,
Carlton Alexander
Manager - Service/Parts, Mohamed Abdularahman Al Bahar, P. O. Box 5357, Manama, Bahrain.Tel:17728270, Fax: 17727767
Chandersen G. Bhatia
Managing Director, M/s. Gobindram P. Bhatia & Sons W.L.L., P.O.Box 184,Manama, Bahrain.,Tel: 17277755/17230762/17253480,
Fax:17271584/17250055 (M)39655349
Chandrasen N. Gandhi,
Managing Director, M/s. Kavalani & Sons, P.O. Box 71, Manama, Tel: 17228484, Fax: 17737379, email:kavsons@batelco.com.bh
Chetan Dongra*
Finance Manager/Financial Controller (M):36051141 Al Areen Holding Co. BSC (C) Al Areen Head Quarter, Al Areen, P.O.Box 18108,Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel:17838666, Mobile: 36051141, Fax:17836360; www.alareenresort.com
Cherian Mathews*
Director - Operations, Phoenix Creations, P.O.Box 10489, Manama, Tel: 17877111,
Fax: 17877171, Wife - Usha, Hanan(D),email: phoenix@batelco.com.bh
Chris Binnion*
Etihad Airways-Manager-Sales Bahrain; P.O. Box 5177, Manama,Bahrain; (T) 17519991; fax: 17533988
Email:cbinnion@etihad.ae
Commander David Isaacs*
(Retired) MBA, FAIQ (CII), Retired Naval Officer now working as Senior Consultant, Nexus Financial Services, P.O. Box 20218, Al Matrook Building, Diplomatic Area, Manama, Tel:17511777 Fax: 17530600, (M) 39654196, Email:david.isaacs@nexusadvice.com.
Born in Pune, India, Studied at Bishop’s High School, Pune & Madras Christian College, Chennai. Settled in Bangalore. Add: Villa 5, Dawani Garden, Budaiya Highway, email: dvisaacs@batelco.com.bh
D. K. Sinha
B.Sc; AMIIW. In Bahrain for over 23 years, originally joined Yateem Oxygen on Secondment from BOC-India through British Oxygen Company (BOC), UK. Founder President -Bongiyo Samaj Social & Cultural Association. Wife Anita,Ishita(D)
Dalal A. Abdulla *
Sr. Credit Analyst Personal Lending Divisions Standard Chartered Bank. P.O.Box 29 Manama, Tel: 17209443 Fax: 17209405 email:dalal.abdulla@bh.standardchartered.com
Deepak B. Karani
Managing Partner, M/s. D.K. Karani & Bros., P.O. Box 229, Manama,Bahrain.Tel: 17294431/17294432/17229432
Fax:17294007, email:dkkarani@batelco.com.bh
Dheya Towfiqi*
Managing Director, Dheya Towfiqi Engineering Bureau (DTEB) P.O.Box 15646, Bahrain, Tel:17822006, Fax:17822007, email:info@dteb.com, www.dteb.com B.Sc., M.Sc., born on 9/4/’55 in Bahrain, H.Add: 2607, Rd 6262, Block 362, Tel: 17-822006 email:dheya@dteb.com Married, 3 children Wife:Sawsan Qamber, Children:Nazli,Reem (D) A.Aziz (S), Hobbies:Music, Cooking, Sports
Dilip Bhatia
Managing Director, M/s. Pesti-Proofing Business, P.O. Box 32233, Salmabad, Bahrain.Tel: 17785001, Fax: 17785765
Dilip C. Thaker
Managing Director, The National Trading House W.L.L, P.O. Box 372, Manama, Bahrain.Tel: 17736363, Fax: 17736252
email: nattrad@nattrad.com.bh; email: thaker@batelco.com.bh
Dilip Kumar Aich
Production Manager, Refreshment Trading Co (Bahrain), P .O. Box 713, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17400588, Fax: 17400645.
Dilip Lakhani
Manager, M/s.Kewalram & Sons, P.O.Box 84,Manama, Bahrain. Tel: 17210617/ 17210619/17213110 Fax: 17210627/
17213211, (M) 39605241
Dinesh Pillay
General Manager, Fakhro Commercial Services, P. O.Box 2200, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel:17263344,Fax:17259723/17263100
Donya Ahmed A. Aziz Al Wazzan*
Owner & Jewellery Designer; Ahmed Al Wazzan Jewellery, P.O.Box 862, Bahrain Tel:17535231, Fax:17535340
Email:alwjew@batelco.com.bh
Doris Martin*
Graduate Development Manager & Marketing | Graduate Development Office, Ernst & Young, Bahrain, PO Box 140, 13th Floor, The Tower, Bahrain Commercial Complex, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain Office: +973 17535455 | Direct Line: +973 17514881 | Fax: +973 17535405 | Doris.Martin@bh.ey.com ; www.ey.com/me
Douglas Tait
Partner- Banking & Finance, KPMG Fakhro, P. O.Box 710, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17224807/17254807,(R)17641850
Fax: 17227443, D.O.B: 09/25/48, P.Add: 31, Rd.3257, Blk.732, A’ali, Wife-Mary, Children-Lesley, Louise, Member: The Rotary Club of Adliya, Hobbies: Swimming, Soccer, Snooker, Golf, Music
Dr. Amer Al-Roubaie*
Dean, College of Business and Finance, Ahlia University, Manama, Bahrain. Ph.D. in Economics from McGill University, Previously Professor taught in Malaysia, Canada and the United States, published over 50 papers in journals and chapters in books, wrote a book on Globalization and the Muslim world, attended several international conferences in different countries , interest in in the areas of International Economics, Economic Development, Energy, Islamic Economics, Islamic Banking and Finance, Environmental Economics and Knowledge Management.
Dr. Ebrahim Nassar
Sales Manager, Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Co B.S.C, P. O. Box 1053, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17730073, Fax: 17736924
Dr. Faisal Rasheed Ahmed*
Managing Director, Rasheed Store, P. O. Box 491, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17254053,
Fax:17275186, email:rasheed1@batelco.com.bh, D. O.B:19/02/’51, P. Add: Lahore(Pakistan), Married, Children (6), 3 sons & 3 daughters - Mohammed, Mustafa, Ahmed, Nayla, Shazia, Asma, Managing Director - Tropicana Hotel & Winner Sports Trading, Dubai, Mr. Rashid Ahmed (father) started a gifts & photo store by the name Rasheed Store in 1951, Joined father in business in 1980, Hobbies: Reading
Dr. Faisal Saayed Al Zeera*
Former Shura Council Member; P.O.Box 1084, Bahrain; Tel: 17591666,Fax: 17590573.
Dr. Fawzi Abdulla Ameen*
M.B.B.Ch (Cairo-’77), Masters in Family Medicine (Beirut - 1982), Masters in Public Health (MPH- ‘87- U.S.A), Ph.D-U.K.-1998), Asst. Under Secretary for Training & Planing, Ministry of Health. P.O.Box 22118, Bahrain,Tel: 17284060 Fax: 17330555, e-mail: faameen@batelco.com.bh, famin@health.gov.bh, D.O.B: 30-03-’55, P. Add: Villa 40, Avenue11, Block 226, Busateen, Muharraq, Married, Children (3), Bader & Khaled (2 sons), Dalal (D), In Bahrain since birth, Member: Bahrain Red Crescent Society, Bahrain Medical Society, Hobbies: Music , Swimming & Gardening
Dr. John Panackel*
Consultant, BTI, P.O.Box 33090, Bahrain. Tel: 39963855. M.Sc in Organic chemistry from Kanpur University, India. MBA from Texas University, USA. Ph. D from Texas University, USA. Lecturer in Chemistry, Wilson College, Mumbai ( 1973-75) - Reservations Ticketing Manager, Gulf Air ( 1976-1997) - Manager – Training, Qatar Airways ( 1997-2002) - Director – Charisma Counselling Centre, Cochin ( 2002-2005) - Head – Training & Development, Baisan Institute of Hospitality Management, Bahrain ( Currently) - Author of 8 Books in Personality Development Series - Recipient of 2 awards of excellence in presentation skills and social work
Dr. Krishan Kishore Mathur*
Ph.D in Business Administration, Masters in Business Administration, B.E (Mechanical Engineer). Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director- Ahmed Mohammed Amin Alkhaja & Sons Group, Al Amin Contracting & Maintenance W.L.L & Al Amin Shades W.L.L. P.O.Box 707 Manama, Tel: 17727559/ 17720599, (M) 39609570; Fax: 17728227. Email:kishore@alkhajagroup.com, www.alkhajagroup.com. D.O.B.29-08-1957 born in Rajasthan(India), Add: 4/48 S.F.S, Mansarovar, Jaipur (Rajasthan) India, Chairman-Mathur Associates W.L.L., Fellow Institution of Engineers (India) Bahrain Chapter, Member-International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA), Member – The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member-American Welding Society, New York & Qualified Welding Inspector, Honorary Vice-Chairman- Indian School-Bahrain (2002-2005), President of Lions Club (2005-2006) Manama, Bahrain, President Kayastha Sabha (2003-2004 & 2008-2009) Bahrain, Member, Bahrain India Society. Hind Ratan Award (New Delhi,India,2009),Glory of India Award (London-2010), Awarded as “Man of the Year 2001†by the American Biographical Institute Board of International Research,
Awarded as the “President’s Scout†by the President of India in 1972, Certified as Lead Auditor of ISO 9001-2007. National General Certificate on Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH), Leicester (U.K) in the year 2000.
Dr. Rasha Shaker Abdul-wahab
Associate Professor in Computer Science, College of Mathematics and IT , Ahlia University. Ph.D from University of Technology, Baghdad/Iraq, published several papers reflecting diverse research interests spanning Evolutionary Algorithm, and Data mining to E-Leaning, Knowledge Management. In addition to teaching assignments, supervising dissertation at both Ph.D and Master levels. interested in research activities, mainly in the area of Knowledge Discovery and Evolutionary Techniques.
Durra A. Rahim M.Salman*
Accounts Relationship Manager,Taib Bank, Diplomatic Area, P.O.Box 20485, Manama, Tel: 17533186/17533334
Fax:17783020,email:durra@taib.com
E.V. Rajeevan*
P.B.No. 11320, Desert Scan, TV Anchor , (M): 36668639, Fax: 17271799
Essa Abdulla Moosa
Sole Proprietor, Prosperity Trading & Contracting Est., P. O. Box 998, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17730001/17731530,
Fax: 17732339.
Essa Ahmed Abdulla*
Manager, Delmon Travel Agency, Qualification: Ticketing and Reservations,Married,Children(3)
Hobbies: Fishing and Swimming, In travel business for over 20 years.
Essa Jassim Sayyar*
MBA (University of Hull), P.O.Box 18622 Bahrain Tel: 17626484 (M): 39635334,Birth: 1956, Married, Children (2) Previosly: Teacher - Ministry of Education (1977-’81). Labour Relations officer- Bahrain Airport Services (1981-1983), Social Researcher - Executive Bureau Council of Ministers,Labour and Social Affairs, Gulf Co-operative Council (1983-’88), Secretary to the Board of Directors - Bahrain International Bank (1988-1991), Member: Bahrain Sociologist Society, Bahrain International Mobility Centre, Bahrain Scouts Society, Al Hala Club, Ex - Board Member - Bahrain Swimming Association, Bahrain Society for Training & Human Resources Development, Awardee of ‘A Pioneer Volunteer’ award (1987), & ‘Best Executive 1998’ award by Ministry of Labour & Social Affairs.’Best Dissertation’ award by University of Hull (1998)
Essam Ateya Al Hayki
Chief, Human Resources & Admin. Services;Human & Financial Resources Directorate; Civil Service Bureau, P.O.Box 1066, Manama, Bahrain, email:essam.alhayki@csb.gov.bh; Tel:17364444, Fax:17811927
Faisal Ahmed Zayani
Chairman, Zayani Computer Systems, P. O. Box 5918, Manama, Bahrain Tel: 17732272, Fax: 17735884, P. Add: House. 1279, Rd. 161, Jasra. 1001, Tel: 17611919(R), Wife- Fairouz, Children- Sarah, Hala, Alia, Member: The Rotary Club of Sulmaniya, Hobbies: Tennis, Music, & Reading
Faisal Hassan Jawad*
CEO, Jawad Business Group, P.O.Box 430, Manama, Bahrain,Tel: 17253032, Fax: 17273866. P. Add 1, Jawad Gardens. 1318, Rd. 1814, Barbar 518, Tel: 17692564, Married, Children- Kareem, Jameel, Jawad, Sophia, Member: The Rotary Club of Salmaniya, Hobbies: Tennis, Swimming, Camping, Skiing, Sailing
Fareed Ahmed
Sales Manager, Bahrain Light Industries Co. B.S.C. P. O. Box 26700, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17830222/17830388, Fax: 17830399.
Fatema E. Ahmed*
Public Relations Specialist, , P.O.Box 5, Manama, Bahrain.Tel: 17545971, Fax:17533974, email:fatema@works.gov.bh,
Born on 13-10-1983, Bahraini, Single, Graduated in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Bahrain (2007) on a scholarship from the Ministry of Education(2002), Personal Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer at Gulf Holding Company (Feb 2007- April 2007), Public Relations Specialist at Ministry of Works since Nov 2007. Proficiency in Web Designing, Designing programs & Programming languages. Special skills in Good Team Work, Communication and Presentation skills in Arabic & English,Organizing Exhibitions, Conferences and any kind of events.Hobbies:-Shopping, Fashion Designing Decoration, Drawing and Painting, Helping poor people,Writing stories and poems, Surfing the Web,Volunteer work & Social activities.
Fawaz Ebrahim Mohamed Al Zayani *
Managing Director, Fawaz Al Zayani Group of Companies ,P.O.Box 20500, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17274472, 17274427/17715252, Fax:17276672, email: fawazco@batelco.com.bh, D.O.B:1950, P.Add: Villa 72, Bani Otbah Avenue, Manama 326. Married, Children: Rasan, Mariam, Abdulla, Abdul Wahab
G.K. Nair*
Managing Director, M/s. Mayuri Fashions, P.O. Box 2807, Manama,Bahrain.
G. Sentahamarai Kannan*
M.Sc., B.Ed., D.M.,D.M.R.I.T., (Nuclear Medicine Division), Radiology Department, Salmaniya Hospital, Bahrain., Tel: 17284017, D.O.B: 07-06-’66, P.Add: 36, Pattaraivakkom Road, Varadarajapuram, Ambattur, Chennai - 53, India., Married, One Child, Previously: Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Cancer Institute, Chennai, Member: Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Hobbies: Table Tennis.
Gautam Toolsidas*
Vice President, Wealth Management Services,
Tel:17584202, Fax: 17588504 (M): 39944109, email: gautam.toolsidas@citi.com
Geethakrishnan M.R.
System Consultant, Science & Industry Division, P.O.Box 584, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17727177, (R)17720832, (M)39451476, website:intersid@batelco.com.bh
Geevarghese Suresh*
Managing Director, Trans Bahrain W.L.L., P. O. Box 1103, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17243857, Fax:17257948, (M)39467569, D. O. B: 13/11/’53, P. Add: Thuruthiyil House, Cheppad. P. O, Alappuzha Dist, Kerala, S. India., Wife - Mercy, Children- Sumesh, Sumetha In Gulf: 20 Yrs, Member: Bahrain Marthoma Parish, Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam, Indian Fine Arts Society, Indian Club, Hobbies: Reading, Sports, Travelling.
George Mathew, Dr.*
Projects & Financial Control, National Imports & Exports Co.BSC; P O Box 1080, Manama, Bahrain.Tel:17535005,Fax:17533436;email:esteradm@batelco.com.bh; Chairman -Bahrain Malayalee Business Forum, President -Friends of Pathanamthitta
George M.V*
Manager (Businessman), B.Com & I.T.I., Mubarak Al Maghribi Welding Workshop, P.O.Box 21547, Manama, Tel:17789854,
Fax: 17789854, (M)39900128, born on 15-5-’59, Add: Flat 2, Bldg 368, Block 311, Road 1114, Manama, Married, Children-2, Ashley & Anita (D) Wife: Alice. Deals in all types of steel fabrication and wrought iron works
George T. Iype*
M.Com., MBA, Director Texas Technical Services. P.O. Box 113302, Manama, Bahrain Tel: 17789555, Fax: 17789666, Dir:
17785523 (M) 3952908 email: textech@batelco.com.bh General Manager-Sunday International ,
P.O. Box 113302, Manama, Bahrain; Tel: 17789000 Fax: 17789666 email: sunday@batelco.com.bh
George Williams*
Editor-in-chief Gulf Daily News and Gulf Weekly; E-mail: george@gulf-daily-news.com
Married to Barbara with two children, Scarlett and Georgia. Born in Wigan, England,educated at Ashby-de-la-Zouche and Kettering Grammar schools before joining the Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph and then on Coventry Evening Telegraph, Birmingham Post and Evening Mail, and the Evening Standard and then to Bahrain. His interests include English literature, postal history, contemporary jazz, tennis, good food and fine wine,completed 30 years in the Gulf
Gerard M. Fernandes (Gerry)*
Chairman -Rhine Resources P.O. Box 60089, Manama, Bahrain. Tel: 17180535, Fax: 17180355,email: gmfernandes@rhineresources.com,www.highlandbahrain.com
Gopi Nambiar*
Chief Accountant, Bahrain Jewellery Centre,P.O.Box 69, Manama, Bahrain,Tel: 17535092, Fax: 17535097,(M)39912039, email:gopinathan@bjc.com.bh
Harinder Lambah
Director (Projects), M/s.M.R.S. Fashions W.L.L. M/s. EPIC Designers Ltd. M/s. Must Garment Corp Ltd,Add: Building No. 1215, Road, 3928, East Riffa 939, Bahrain., P.O. Box 37318, East Riffa, Bahrain. Tel: 17763214 (D)/17768100 Ext. 223, Fax: 17760620, (M)39420535,
email:harinder@mrs.com.bh
Harish Sewani
Manager, M/s. Aswaq Al Awafi, P.O. Box 11568, Manama, Bahrain; Tel: 17294881, Fax: 17291372
Hasan Al - Mahal
Business Consultant, Mantech Computer Service W.L.L., P.O.Box 20489, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17735225/17731717,
Fax: 17735095/17735551, email:mantech1@
Hasan Mansouri
Owner, Hasan Mansouri, P. O. Box 5185, Manama, Bahrain,Tel:17728144/17728144 (D)17830100/17593593, Fax: 17729976, Plant hire, fabrication, structural steel supply & erection, construction, accommodation, villas, flats.
Hassan Al Baluchi
Director, M. H. Baluchi & Sons; P.O.Box 5840, Manama, Bahrain,Tel: 17275220, Fax: 17270698,D. O. B: 22/06/’90, P. Add: 515, Blk. 208, Muharraq, Tel: 17345990 Married, Wife - Hind, Children-Mohammed , Abdulla, Member: The Rotary Club of Adliya, Hobbies: Sports and Fishing.
Hemant C. V. Patel*
Chairman - Chunilal Purushottam & Co., P. O. Box 4, Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17210738 Fax: 17210750
Hemant Joshi
Group Finance Manager ,M/s. Abdulla Ahmed Nass Group,P.O. Box 669, Manama, Bahrain, email:aanass @batelco.com.bh,
email:nassbah@batelco.com.bh; Tel: 17725522/17725729, Fax: 17728184 (M)39607361, website: www.aanass.com
Hisham Al Shehabi
Partner, Intec, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17725252, Fax: 17729005
Hussain M. Safar*
Owner, Shuffti Store, BAB Al-Bahrain Bldg.,P. O. Box 1213, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17253969, Fax: 17240189, (M) 39683311, Airport Customs, Bahrain(1971), Retired as Chief Customs Officer, Established Current Business in 1971, Married, Children: Sawsan(D), Adnan(S), Abeer (D) Member: The British Club, Al Ahli Club, Bahrain Club, Muharraq Club, Hobbies: Cooking and Swimming
Hussain Ahmed Al Shamlan
General Manager, Abdul Latif Al Aujan Group, P.O. Box 61 & 904, Manama, Tel: 17223527, Fax: 17223536 D.O.B: 04/01/’45, P. Add: 1427, Rd. 5339, Blk. 553, Budaiya, Tel: 17692543, Married, Wife- Weddad, Children- Manal, Taha, Noora, Ahmed, Member: The Rotary Club of Adliya, Hobbies: Football, Tennis, Reading, Travel.
Hussain M. Almahdi
BSc.,MBA, MSc., President, Gulf Global Consultancy Co., Office No.11, Building No. 1327, Road 525, Block 305, Manama, P.O.Box 30072, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: (O)17212212, (M)39639997, Fax:17225866, email:gulfgc@batelco.com.bh,www.ggc.com.bh Economic Marketing and Public Relations Consultancy, Professional Translation, and University Services.
Ibrahim A. Al Hamer
Managing Director, Motive Business Consulting & Solutions, Manama Centre, Entrance No.4, Suit 43, P.O. Box 3016, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17223944, Fax: 17228544, (M):39611000,Email: ialhamer@motivebc.com www.motivebc.com
Indu P. Bhatia*
Managing Director, M/s. Raymond’s, Kumar’s, P.O. Box 5162, Manama, Bahrain.(M) 39626944,
Tel: 17253566(D)/17250970/ Fax:17230841, email:khnk152@batelco.com.bh
Ismail Khonji
Managing Director, Ismail Khonji Associates, P.O.Box 72, Manama, Bahrain Tel:17714463,Fax:17712292, P. Add: Al Bustan Gardens, House 915, Rd. 2928, Al Markh.529, Tel: 17691489(R), Married, Children- Nader, Alia & Samir, Member: The Rotary Club of Salmaniya, Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Swimming
Jacob Samuel*
B.A(History),Hotel Management/
Travel Management,IATA Licensed instructor, Senior Instructor, BTI. (M) 39046158 D.O.B: 03/05/’54, Working Bahrain Training Institute, Ministry of Education as Senior Instructor. Previously: IATA-UFTAA Course Consultant & Senior Lecturer - Travel & Tourism, Ex-Kerala State Junior/Senior AthleticsChampion, played key role in training Bahraini Nationals sponsored by the Ministry of Labour to take up travel jobs, attended UNIDO’s ‘Train the Trainer’s Programme’, trained Travel Agents, Airlines- Bahrain Airport Services- Civil Aviation Affairs’ Staff and Novices to International Standards, P.Add: S/O Late M.C.Samuel, M.C.S Rubbers, Tholicode P.O. Trivandrum 695547, Kerala, India, Wife- Premu Korulla, Reshmi Jacob (D), Member: Institute of Travel & Tourism (U.K), Hobbies: Meeting
Jaffar A. W. AlMansoor
Chartered Accountant -U.K., Manager - Finance & Administration , BMMI, P. O. Box 828, Bahrain, Tel: 17735777, (R) 17414888, Fax: 17731186, email: jmansoor@bmmi.com.bh, D. O. B: 31/07/’62, Wife - Sawsan Humaidan, Children - Rawan AlMansoor & Hisham AlMansoor, Previously: Batelco (Finance Division) Member: Rotary Club of Salmaniya, Bahrain International Seafarers Society, Hobbies: Soccer, Travel.
Jalal Abdulla Al-Alawi
Propreitor, Safa’a Contracting & Trdg. Est P. O.Box 5756, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17770052, Fax:17779362, Importers of
building materials
Jalil Malik*
Director, Nawab Jewellers, 259, Al Hadrami Road, P.O.Box 2743, Manama, Bahrain.
Tel: 17277064, (M)39469669, Fax: 17277064
Jameel Yousif Ahmed Al Ghanah*
Managing Director- Al Ghanah Contracting Est. P. O. Box 2510, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17722333, Fax:17722233, Graduated in Wood Designing and Carpentry Works, Tel: (R)17402279, (M): 39608111, D. O. B: 07/01/’55, P. Add: Villa No. 225, Road No. 5908, Zinj 359, Bahrain, Wife: Najiya Khadim Hussain Al Qaidoom, Children- Mohammed, Abdulla, Mahmood, Fathima and Yousif,Member: Diners Club, Hobbies: Travelling, music.
James Mohan Kanjoor*
Manager-Bahrain Branch Giffin Graphics
P.O.Box 54075 Manama Bahrain. Tel: 17723272 Fax: 17723727 (M) 39463572; email: mohan@giffingraphics.com
Jassim Moh’d Es’shaqi*
MSc in Project Engineering Management from Lancaster University, UK., Chief Executive Officer – Paramount Properties & Facility Management Co. W.L.L (Subsidiary of Tameer – Bahrain). D.O.B: 01-09-1965, with vast experience in Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, Aluminum Smelter and Aviation, an active member with ASME since 1999. email: jeshaqi@paramountfmpm.com
Jayan Menon*
Master of Business Administration, Operations Manager-Techno Blue Trading Co (A Group Concern of AL HAWAJ - Exclusive distributors for SAMSUNG home appliances and Consumer Electronics), P.O.Box: 891, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel: 17233240 /17686023 email:jayan@technoblue.com.bh, Married, Wife: Anjitha Menon, Son: Abhishek Menon (7 yrs)
John Iype*
Construction Manger, Comsip Al A’ Ali W.L.L.,
P. O. Box 26949, Adliya, Bahrain., Tel: 17773006 /17755527, Fax: 17770045, email: comsip@batelco.com.bh, (M)39455587/17261718(R)In Bahrain since 1973,Founder member and current President of Mavelikkara Association,Hon. President of Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam 2005-06,General Secretary of Coordination Committee of Indian Associations (CCIA) (2005-06),Chief Convener of Bahrain Councilors Forum (under the aegis of the Indian Embassy and YMCA Bahrain), Construction Convener of St.Mary’s Orthodox Church Building (2001-03),Member of the Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam Diamond Jubilee Building Committee, Co-ordinator of LMRA and Indian Embassy during amnesty period. Also Local Help Team Member,ICRF Volunteer,an active member of the Open House of Indian Embassy in helping and solving problems of Expat Employees of all the community, Winner of the “PRAVASI PRATHIBHA AWARD 2008†given by Community Leadership Foundation
John Menezes*
Proprietor,Vrindavan Restaurant, P.O.Box 15399, Isa Al Kabeer Avenue, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 272320/234454, (M) 39612827, Specialists in Punjabi, Moghalai, Chinese, & South Indian.
Johnny D. Thekkineth*
Finance Manager, House of Travel, P.O.Box 565, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17217070, Fax:17216216 , e-mail: myagent@batelco.com.bh, P. Add: Thekkineth House, Angamally Kerala,
Joseph Thomas*
M.A., B.Ed, Director, The Asian School, P.O.Box 1143, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 722886,Fax: 720207, D.O.B: 11/2/46, Peediakal House Marangattupilly. P.O.,Kottayam, Kerala,India.Wife-Elizabeth Joseph,Daughter-Lovy ,Son-Timmy., Member : The Indian Club,Bahrain.Hobbies: Reading, Previously worked as a College Lecturer (English) in India, and as Principal of a Public School,Nagaland, (India).
Joseph Moussa*
(Electro- Mechanical Engineer), Director , Yateem Commercial Co. W.L.L.P. O. Box. 60, Manama, Bahrain,Tel: 17253177, Fax: 17250483, P. Add: Lebanon, Member: Rotary Club of Manama, Hobbies: Car Racing, Rallies, Tennis and Boating. Since 1973 in Bahrain, Earlier worked as Air Conditioning Engineer in Lebanon ( 7yrs), Managing Director- Yateem Airconditioning Dubai Branch. Present position (From 1973
