General

Sayed Mahmood S. Khalaf *

Managing Director, Al Eqtesad Carpentry & Maintenance Est. P.O.Box 26830, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Tel:17552034, Fax:17551550, born in Bahrain in 1960, Secondary School Education, H.Add: Villa 2, gate 1207 Road 3226, Manama 322 (M) 39669292 Married, Wife: Shariea S. Hamza Al Sharaf Hobbies: Swimming, Travelling

Sayed Mohammed S. Khalifa

Managing Director, Al Eqtesad Carp. & Maintenanace Est., P.O.Box 26830, Bahrain, Tel: 17552034, Fax: 1755550, born in Bahrain in 1960, Secondary School Education, H.Add: Villa 2, gate 1207, Road 3226, Manama 322, (M)39669292, Married, Hobbies: Swimming, Travelling.

Sharif Mohammed Ahmadi*

Managing Director, Aluminium Services, P. O. Box 26586 Manama, Bahrain,
Tel: 17290987, Fax:17291643, email: aluser@batelco.com.bh,D. O. B: 09/03/’51, Electrical Engineer, P. Add:P. O. Box. 1417, Manama, Married, Children - Reem, Mohammed, Ahmed, Nouf & Noor, Member: Board of Directors- Bahrain Society of Engineers as Treasurer since 1996, Balexco since 1996, Al Ahlia Insurance since 2000, Managing Director: Aluminium Services since 1981, Paper Art Products Co. since 1985, Dar Al Khaleej for Trading & Contracting since 1990, Member: Industrial Committee of Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Rotary Club of Adliya. Hobbies: Volley Ball, A versatile business man with diversified interests, committed to social welfare

Shyam Narayanan*

P.O.Box: 891, Manama, Kingdom Of Bahrain. Tel: (O)17 230088 (R)17 233763 email: shyam@alhawaj.com Education: Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A) Human Resources Manager -Al Hawaj Group,Bahrain. Married, Wife: Greeta Shyam, Greshma Shyam(D)

Soman Baby*

M. A. (English), Managing Editor. Daily Tribue, Bahrain, Previously: Associate Editior GDN, Sub Editor & Reporter, Malayala Manorama (1972-1978), Gulf Daily News (since 1978), email: soman@batelco.com.bh, D.O.B. 18/09/’50, Wife, Shirley, Daughters(2)- Nisha & Susha, Life Member: Keraleeya Samajam, Recipient of Bahrain Health and Safety Society Award, International Year of the Disabled award, Christian Literature Foundation Award (Dikshana), Bahrain Red Crescent Society Award, Award from Ministry of Health and Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, United Nations’ Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Award, Nehru Peace Foundation Media Award, William Carey Award. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (2009), Hon. Member: Indian Club. Director: New Indian School, President-YMCA Bahrain, Chairman, World Malayalee Council Middle East Region. Chairman: Co-ordination Committee of Indian Associations (1997-1998). President YMCA Bahrain, Director: Power Vision, New Indian School Bahrain, KIMS Bahrain Medical Centre.

Sovichen Chennatusserry*

President – BIECF; Bahrain India Educational & Cultural Forum(BIECF), has been formed to strengthen centuries old relations between Bahrain and India by fostering cooperation in the educational and cultural spheres, involving interactive contacts amongst people of both these great countries, Former President -Indian Overseas Global Congress, Former VICE CHAIRMAN - Coordination Committe of Indian Association (CCIA) an apex body of 105 Indian Organizations in Bahrain, Member- Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam,Former Assistant General Secretary - Kerala Catholic Associatin (KCA) in Bahrain, the Brain behind KCA Bahrain’s INDIA QUIZ (India Quiz started at KCA in 2008 as part of Diamond Jubilee celebrations of India’s Independence), native of Ramankary, Alleppey Dist, Kerala, India. Married –Wife-Mary Koshy, Sons-Joel S Chennattusserry & Noel S Chennattusserry & daughter Jeesa S Chennattusserry

Sreeni Kalliyatt*

General Manager, Bell Id Me Ltd, P.O.Box 21399, Kingdom of Bahrain, Tel: 17225140 Fax: 17225894, email: bellsec@batelco.com.bh

Suhail Habib Matlub

Managing Director, Airmech W.L.L., P. O.Box. 20137, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17768200, Fax: 17768201, P. Add: House 5B, Turk Gardens, Saar, Tel: (R)17690484, Married, Member: The Rotary Club of Salmaniya, Hobbies: Travel, Swimming

Sunny Mathai*

Financial Controller, Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group, P. O.Box 224, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17293131,
(D) 17293328, Fax: 17293400

Suresh N Nair*

Finance Manager-Sales & Marketing, Bahrain Maritime & Mercantile International BSC. P.O.Box 828, 812 Shaikh Jaber Al Ahmed Al Subah Highway, Sitra, Bahrain,Tel: 17739208 Fax: 17735640, email: snair@bmmi.com.bh

Shaikh Abdul Sattar*

Manager-Salmaniya; Al Hawaj Yousuf A. Wahab Al Hawaj & Sons Co. W.L.L. P O Box 891, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 16160060, Fax: 17240011, (M) 36762622,email: sathar.shaikh@alhawaj.com www.alhawaj.com

Talal Mohammed Abdulla Mannai

(C)Managing Director, Mannai Motors Services,P. O.Box 105, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: 17732255, Fax: 17731234, P. Add: 132, Rd. 2507, Blk. 952, East Riffa, Tel: 17772978, Married,Wife- Muna, Son-Mohammed, Member: The Rotary Club of Adliya, Hobbies: Reading, Sports, Cars Business.

T.K.Murthy

Born in Ambala, India, Graduate, Tel: 17275500, (M) 39479124, Add: Villa No.1758, Road 2950, Block 729, Jurdab, Bahrain, Married-one child., Wife: Seema Krishnamurthy, Child: Nitya(D) Hobbies: Reading, Travelling, Awarded CHA from the Educational Institute of American Hotel & Hotel Association

V. K. Cherian

Manager - Bahrain Office,Sasakura Engineering Co. Ltd, P.O.Box 1481, Manama, Bahrain, Tel: (O)17292325, (R) 17342069, Fax: 17291505

K. Venkat Narayanan*

(FCA, FCMA (UK), FICWA, CISA (USA) Advisor and SAP Projects Director at Electricity & Water Authority of Bahrain. He is an experienced financial professional with sound IS management experience. He has managed multiple SAP projects and responsible for the support of SAP systems in EWA. He has in Professional Associations and delivered lectures in conferences International conference organized by ISACA (Information Systems Audit & 1).

V.K. Thomas*

M.A., LL.B., ACI Arb.(London)*,Managing Partner, Thomas & Associates
Corporate Consultants, P.O. Box 2283 Manama,Bahrain. (M): 3944 2560,Tel: 17242560 /17716109, Fax:1771 6189
e-mail: thomasvk@batelco.com.bh, Member: Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, Member: Indian Bar Council, Bangalore(India),International Bar Association, London. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), National Committee. Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Legal Aid Cell, ICRF, Indian Embassy, Bahrain

Varghese C. P.*

B.A ( Bombay University), Managing Director, Al Zamih Trading and Industrial Supplies, P.O.Box 11637, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17291636, Fax:17291606, email:alzamih@batelco.com.bh,D.O.B.08-08-1940, Married, Sons(2), P.Add: Chittakkattu, Mattam North, Mavelikara -3, Kerala State,Director-Al Zami’h Trading & Industrial Supplies, King Khalid Street, 24th Cross, P.O.Box 1405, Al-Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia, Branch Dubai -9714-2974995,(M)054-962246, email:pothen@alzamih.com; www.alzamih.com

Varghese Karakkal*

Group Finance and Planning Manager - J.A.Zayani & Sons Group and Mohammad Bin Jasim Al Zayani Trading. Actively involved in social, charitable, cultural activities. Native of Trissur, Kerala (India). Married. 2 children – son & daughter. Served Kerala Catholic Association (KCA) in various positions in the Executive Committee & as President during 2002-2003. An active Toastmaster. Held various positions with World Malayalee Council including Chief Election & Nomination Commissioner. Vice President (Bahrain Chapter) - Soorya Film & Stage Society. Vice President – The Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam.

Venugopal P.R.*

Managing Director –1. Marje Al Zuhur W.L.L. and 2.Fusion Business Consultants W.L.L
A Science graduate with Post Graduate Diploma in System and Operation Management, an entrepreneur enjoying businessman status in Bahrain. Active member of various charitable organizations and holding key positions. Member of Bahrain India Friendship Society, Wife -Prabha Venugopal (Businesswoman) in Bahrain, Son- Praveen Venugopal doing higher education outside Bahrain. email:prvenugopal@batelco.com.bh

Vinod Kewalram

Manager, M/s. Kewalram & Sons, P.O. Box 84, Manama, Bahrain; Tel: 17210617/17210619/17213110; Fax: 17210627/17213211, (M) 39624056

K. Vinod Nair*

Assistant Front Desk Manager, Gulf Hotel Bahrain, P.O.Box 580, Manama, Bahrain. Tel:17713000,(D)17746338/9,(M)39294387, Fax: 17713040, email:bc@gulfhotelbahrain.com, www.gulfhotelbahrain.com

Vinsent John Oommen*

Ahmed Ali Elect. Est., Building Elecrical Contracting & Maintenance. P.O Box 20497 Manama, Bahrain. Telefax: 17276596,(M) 39813246, email: vincentputhukallel@hotmail.com

Dr. Wajeeh Elali, Ph.D.*

Professor of Finance & Banking; Vice President-Administration & Finance, Dean of Graduate Studies & Research, Ahlia University, Bahrain
Tel:17298964,Fax:17295243 email: wajeeh@ahliauniversity.edu.bh, Ph.D., University of Westminster, London, UK (Finance) M.A., Northeastern University, Boston, USA (Economics) BCom, Baghdad University, Iraq (Accounting and Management). Professor Wajeeh Elali joined Ahlia University,Bahrain after teaching for a decade at McGill University, Canada.

Williams Mathai*

M.Com/Business Management, Circulation Manager, Daily Tribune, Bahrain.
(M): 38444698, Tel: (R) 17250287, D.O.B: 09/05/’61, Previously: Asst.Marketing Manager, Marshal International, Bahrain (1987-’96), Marketing Manager, Air India (Since 1996.), P.Add: Carmel, Muthukulam South, P.O., Alleppey, Kerala.& P. O. Box 15748, Adliya, Bahrain, Wife - Shiny Williams, Ann Mary (D) David Williams (S), Member: Indian Club, Kerala Samajam, Kerala Catholic Association, Kerala Arts & Cultural Association, Hobbies: Tennis and Jogging.

Y. P. Madan

President, M/s. Ebrahim Abdul Aal Group of Companies W.L.L., P. O. Box 20418, Manama,Bahrain, Tel: 17533999, (R): 17263898
Fax:17533236/17536737,(M):39699777,email:qulfnet@batelco.com.bh

Yacoob Jassim Abdulrahman Al Owfi*

Chairman, Al Owfi Group of Companies. P. O. Box 11003, Manama ,Tel: 17243857, P.Add: Villa-439, East Riffa 929, (M): 39457739, Children- Seven, Hobbies: Reading.

Yacoob Jassim Abdulrahman Al Owfi*

Chairman, Al Owfi Group of Companies. P. O. Box 11003, Manama ,Tel: 17243857, P.Add: Villa-439, East Riffa 929, (M): 39457739, Children- Seven, Hobbies: Reading.

Yaser M. Al Hammadi*

Manager, Corporate Communications, Durrat Al Bahrain, P.O.Box 11416, Manama,Bahrain, Tel: 17556999, Fax: 17553172, (M)36060956, email:y.alhammadi@durratbahrain.com; www.durratbahrain.com

Yogesh Bhatia

Managing Director,M/s. Falcon Trading Company, P.O. Box 2509, Manama,Bahrain, Tel: 17251757/17737077, Fax: 17259941/ 17735077,(M): 39608746

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, email : younis@aljamaco.com, Also Managing Director - Gulf Craft, Home Secure & DGT International, born in Bahrain, D.O.B.10-10-1954, Add: 12-60 , Road 701, Block 207,Muharraq, www.aljamaco.com, Married , 6 children,Previously as Car Sales and Petrol Station Supervisor at Zayani Motors, Air Fuelling Vehicle Maintenance, Senior Technician at Air BP, Hobbies:Reading, Founder & Chairman -Muharraq Co-operative Society(1985-1988),Member -Islamic Association,Founding Member - Al Shoura Society, Member of International Who’s Who of Professionals.

Yousef Hamed Mashal*

B. S. C. E. & MBA, Chairman and Managing Director, Mashal Group of Companies, Bab Al-Bahrain Bldg, P. O. Box 26694, Adliya, Bahrain, Tel: 17830500, Fax: 17830189/17830322, D. O. B:11/08/’59. P. Add: Villa 1668, Road 3338, Area 933 E. Riffa, email:m830500@batelco.com. bh, Married, Children: Hamed, Mahmood, & Ibrahim (Sons),Member: Bahrain Society for Training and Development, Industrial Committee - Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Hobbies: Swimming and Reading.

Yousef Sharokh Akhtarzadeh

Director, Moon Stores, No.16, Bab Al Bahrain Avenue, Manama. Town 304, P.O.Box 247,Bahrain, Tel: 17211005,Fax: 17211009,email: music535@batelco.com.bh Education in Scotland.

Yousif Moh’d Mahmoud*

Head of Corporate & Public Affairs, Bahrain Int’l Airport, P.O. Box 586, Bahrain, (D): 17321103, (O)17321013, Fax: 17321139,email: ymahmoud@bahrain.gov.bh

Yousif Shehab Ahmed*

Senior Public Relation Specialist,Bahrain International Airport, P.O.Box 586, Tel: 17321147, Fax: 17321139, (M): 39468856
Email: yshehab@bahrain.gov.bh

Zakariya Buallay

Production Manager, Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Co. (GARMCO), P. O. Box 20725, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17731000, Fax: 17730542.

Zakaria Wael

Area Manager, Arab Wings, P. O. Box 2335, Manama, Bahrain, Tel:17229293

Trafco Executive Management

Trafco Executive Management

Sameer Alkhan

Assistant General Manager & Board Secretary
Mr. Sameer Alkhan, a Diploma holder in Human Resources joined Trafco Group in the year 1998 as HR Manager with his 20 years of experience in various industries like Insurance, Banking, and Gulf Air etc. He was elevated as Assistant General Manager and Board Secretary in the year 2007. Mr. Sameer has additional role on all compliance issues relating to Bahrain Bourse and Central Bank of Bahrain as Compliance Officer. He enjoys travelling and is very fond of fishing and football apart from meeting his friends.

T. Somarajan

Group Financial Controller
Somarajan, holding his Masters degree (MBA) joined Trafco group in 1979 as one of the first 10 employees of the company. This year he is completing 35 years of his career with Trafco group. Currently he is holding the position as Group Financial Controller handling Trafco and it’s group financial operations. He is associated with various social groups, associations and clubs including Bahrain Keraleeya Samajam(Vice-President) and Sree Narayana Cultural Society (ex-Chairman).

Azzam Moutragi

Sales Manager
Mr. Azzam joined Trafco Group in the year 2005 as Sales Manager with his experience in the industry over 30 years. Being an MBA degree holder, currently he is heading the Sales dept with his team of 70 skilled personnel, handling the sales operation spread across all segments in the marker like retail, HORECA, wholesale and downmarket outlets, apart from various government tendersHe further contributes for the business development with new products and diversification in private labelling etc to cater to the needs of all households in Bahrain.

P. Palanisamy

Finance Manager

Hussain Buchiri

Human Resources Manager

Kakkati Narayanan

Catering Manager

Resume of some of the interviewees of Vision 2030 in 2011-2012 edition

H.E. Shaikh Ahmed Bin Moh’d Al Khalifa

Minister for Finance
P.O. Box 333, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17575000, Fax: 17532713
www.mof.gov.bh

H.E. Kamal Ahmed

Minister for Cabinet Affairs
P.O. Box 11299, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel:17589999, Fax:17589900
email: invest@bahrainedb.com
www.bahrainedb.com

H.E. Ali Saleh Abdulla Al Saleh

Chairman of Shura Council
P.O. Box 2991, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: 17748888, Fax: 17717387
email: assaleh@bahrain.gov.bh
www.shura.gov.bh

Dr. Mustafa Ali Mohammed Al-Sayed

Secretary General - Royal Charity Organization
P.O. Box 50999, Kingdom of Bahrain Tel:17313667 Fax:17292622
email: drmas@rco.gov.bh
www.orphans.gov.bh

Talal Al-Zain

Former Chief Executive Officer - Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co.