Alhaqbani progressed through multiple leadership positions within Derayah Financial, including Chief Brokerage Officer and Head of Brokerage, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s service offerings and investor base. In addition, he serves on the boards of several local and international companies and investment funds, contributing to corporate governance and market growth.
CCO
Mishal Alhaqbani
Mishal Alhaqbani has been serving as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Derayah Financial since April 2024, with more than 18 years of experience in Saudi Arabia’s financial markets and investment sector. His career has encompassed leadership roles in brokerage, investment funds, and regulatory committees, positioning him as one of the key figures in the Kingdom’s evolving financial services landscape.
Career Journey
– Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – Derayah Financial (2024 – Present) – Chief Brokerage Officer (CBO) – Derayah Financial (2019 – Present) – Head of Brokerage – Derayah Financial (2014 – 2022) – Board Member – The Lending Hub SA (2024 – Present) – Board Member – Embark Saudi (2023 – Present) – Board Member – Our Kid’s Company (2022 – Present) – Board Member – Watan Almasharea Construction Company (2017 – Present) – Board Member – Durrat Al Khaleej Real Estate Fund (2017 – 2024) – Board Member – Fikr Real Estate Company (2017 – 2021) – Committee Member – Capital Market Institutions Committee (2022 – 2024)
Previous Experience
– Equity Broker (Local & GCC Markets) – anb invest (2006 – 2011) – Equity Broker (Local Markets) – Samba Financial Group (2004 – 2006)
Strategic Contributions
– Spearheaded Derayah Financial’s strategic alliances with international platforms such as Alpaca, enabling foreign investors to access the Saudi market. – Led brokerage and trading operations, enhancing market access and investor engagement. – Developed innovative investment products and expanded service offerings across equity and real estate markets. – Strengthened institutional governance through roles on multiple boards and committees.
Academic Background & Professional Certifications
– Graduate – King Abdulaziz University (major not publicly specified) – Professional Licenses & Certifications: * CME-3 – Certified Securities Broker (Capital Market Authority, 2012) * CME-1 – General Securities Qualification (CMA, 2008) * BIC – Basic Investment Certificate (Institute of Banking, 2006) * TILA – Information Trading License (Tadawul, 2013)
Leadership Impact
Mishal Alhaqbani is recognized as one of the prominent leaders in Saudi Arabia’s financial and investment sector. Combining his deep expertise in brokerage and capital markets with executive leadership and board roles across multiple companies and funds, he continues to enhance Derayah Financial’s position as a leading player in the Kingdom’s financial ecosystem, supporting the broader ambitions of Vision 2030.
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