Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Ithmar Invest PSC
📍 Jordan
Fawaz Ghanem is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Ithmar Invest, with over 26 years of investment banking experience spanning the United States and the Middle East. An alumnus of NYU Stern and Tufts University, his expertise covers M&A, IPOs, and large-scale bond issuances.
He is passionate about youth empowerment and economic growth through education, demonstrated by his recent appointment to the Board of Trustees for Hussein Technical University (HTU). He aims to help bridge the gap between education and industry needs in the region.
His firm recently arranged the largest bond issuance in Palestines history, a transaction valued at USD 150 million.
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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Jordan
Personality Overview
How Fawaz shows up
Not Easily Convinced
Systematic
Price-Sensitive
They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.
Priorities
Topics Fawaz cares about
MENA Region Investment
His firm, Ithmar Invest, was recently awarded "Best M&A House in Jordan" and "Best Investment Bank in Palestine, " highlighting his focus on regional economic development.
Technical Education
Serves on the Board of Trustees for Hussein Technical University (HTU), believing technical and applied education are key pillars for economic growth and youth empowerment.
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Career
Work history
1-2007
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ithmar Invest PSC
4-2005 - 1-2007
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Amwal Invest PLC
7-2003 - 4-2005
Senior Vice President/ Head of Corporate Finance
Jordan Investment Trust PLC (Jordinvest)
5-1999 - 6-2003
Director (Vice President), Mergers & Acquisitions Group
UBS
5-1998 - 8-1998
Summer Associate, Credit Capital Markets
CIBC
In the press
Media appearances
Fawaz Y. Ghanem - Ithmar Invest PSC. Featured in Ithmar Invest
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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