Sami Triki

Risk, Reporting & Compliance Analyst

Risk, Reporting & Compliance Department

Sami Triki joined Ekuity Capital in March 2023 as an analyst in risk management, reporting, and compliance. With over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a data specialist, Sami’s expertise adds significant value to his new role. Sami holds a master’s degree in communication and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from the University of Carthage. Proficient in three languages (Arabic, English, and French).

Nesrine Sayari

HR Officer

Support Services Department

Nesrine Sayari joined Ekuity Capital in July 2022 as HR Officer. Prior to this, Nesrine worked for the British International School of Tunis as an HR Manager for 2 years, for Advancia – SPG Group as an HR Manager for 3 years and for Marquardt Mécatronique company as an HR Assistant for a period of 4 years. Nesrine holds a master’s degree in Economic and Social Management from ISCAE Manouba, Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Mahmoud Channoufi

Driver/ Messenger

Support Services Department

Mahmoud Channoufi joined Ekuity Capital in March 2021 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.

Imed Aloui

Maintenance Technician

Support Services Department

Imed Aloui joined Ekuity Capital in October 2016 as a Maintenance Technician. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.

Ghada Baouab

Junior Financial Controller

Finance Department

Ghada Baouab joined Ekuity Capital in August 2017 as a Financial Officer. Prior to this, Ghada worked for Business & Financial Consulting (BFC) for 3 years. Ghada holds a Master degree in Accounting, Control and Audit and a Bachelor degree in Accounting from ISCAE Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Nouha Bourogaa

Financial Assistant

Finance Department

Nouha Bourogaa joined Ekuity Capital in December 2019 as Financial Assistant. Prior to this, Nouha worked for SPLT as a trainee (Administrative Assistant) for more than one year, for Comaf as an Administrative Assistant for 2 years, for 3S Global Net as a Client Advisor for 2 years and the African Bank as Documentary Archivist for 6 months. Nouha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. She speaks fluently Arabic and French.

Ines Ayari

Junior Finance Officer

Finance Department

Ines Ayari joined Ekuity Capital in September 2021 as Junior Finance Officer. Prior to this, Ines worked for Baobab Tunisie Microcred as a management controller for more than 3 years and for Société Méditerranéenne de Transport International (SMTI) as a supplier-payment officer for almost 2 years. Ines holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from IHEC Carthage. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Samia Trabelsi

HR & Administrative Assistant

Support Services Department

Samia Trabelsi joined Ekuity Capital in July 2017 as an HR and Administrative Assistant. Prior to this, Samia worked for Swicorp and Numu Consulting as an Administrative Assistant for 8 years and for Sigma Industrie as an Administrative Assistant for more than 1 year. Samia holds a Higher Technician Diploma in Hotels Management. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Sameh Walha

Accountant

Finance Department

Sameh Walha joined Ekuity Capital in April 2018 as an Accountant. Prior to this, Sameh worked for Clarke Energy as an Accountant for more than 1 year and for “Cabinet Mahmoud Zahaf” as an Accountant for 6 years. Sameh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from ESC Sfax. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Rahma Bejaoui

Accountant

Finance Department

Rahma Bejaoui joined Ekuity Capital in August 2021 as Junior Accountant. Prior to this, Rahma worked for Schneider Electric Tunisia as an Accountant for almost 5 years. Rahma holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting management from ISCAE, Manouba. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Faycel Amdouni

Driver/ Messenger

Support Services Department

Faycel Amdouni joined Ekuity Capital in July 2020 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.

Lilia Haddar

Associate

Investment Department

Lilia Haddar joined Ekuity Capital in June 2022 as an Associate within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Lilia worked for Tunisie Valeurs within the internal audit department in 2019. She also worked for EY within the Transaction Advisory Services department for 3 years and for Deloitte within the Audit department for 3 years. Lilia holds the chartered accountant diploma from La Faculté des Sciences Economiques et de Gestion (FSEG) – Sfax and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IHEC Carthage – Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Abdelbasset Briki

Senior Analyst

Direct Investments Department

Abdelbasset Briki joined Ekuity Capital in August 2018 as Financial Senior Analyst within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Abdelbasset worked for PwC as Senior Associate within the Transaction Services Department for 3 years. Abdelbasset was involved in several transaction services missions, financial due diligence, feasibility studies and valuation in Tunisia. Abdelbasset holds a Master’s degree in Business Management major in Corporate Finance from Mediterranean School of Business (MSB) Tunis and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Rades. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Abdelbasset BenMoussa

Director

Direct Investments Department

Abdelbasset Benmoussa is a Chartered Accountant. Abdelbasset joined Ekuity Capital in 2014 as Manager within the Investment Department. He has 15 years of experience in Transaction Services, Advisory and Private Equity. Prior to joining Ekuity Capital, Abdelbasset worked as an Independent Consultant for 7 years and as Manager for Deloitte Tunisia for 4 years. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Marwa Mansour

Senior Analyst

Direct Investments Department

Marwa Mansour joined Ekuity Capital in July 2021 as Senior Analyst within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Marwa worked for KPMG as Senior Analyst within the Deal Advisory department for almost 5 years. She was involved in financial due diligence, market & feasibility studies and valuation. She also worked for EY as an intern within the Advisory- Financial Services Industry department for 3 months. Marwa holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a master’s degree in Economics from IHEC Carthage Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Nizar Aouidet

Manager

Direct Investments Department

Nizar Aouidet is a Chartered Accountant. Nizar joined Ekuity Capital in February 2021 as Manager within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Nizar worked for Grant Thornton Tunisia as a Senior Auditor for 2 years then as a Manager within the Transaction Advisory Service for more than 2 years. He also worked for Mytek Informatique as Chief Financial Officer for 1 year. He worked on financial audits of Manufacturing and Financial Services companies and on transactions (Due Diligences and Valuations). He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Hichem Ben Hmida

Director, Direct Investments Department

Hichem Ben Hmida is a Chartered Accountant. He joined Ekuity Capital in July 2014 as Director within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Hichem worked for EY as Senior Manager for more than 10 years. He has accumulated a professional experience of 8 years managing multiple Transaction Advisory Services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Hela Tounsi

Senior Analyst

Investments Department

Hela Tounsi is a chartered accountant. Hela joined Ekuity Capital in July 2022 as Senior Analyst within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Hela worked for PwC as Deals Supervisor within the Transactions Services and the Assurance department for more than 5 years. She was involved in financial, tax and social due diligence, valuation, business plan development and review, etc. She also worked for Grant Thornton as a statutory audit intern. Hela holds a master’s and a bachelor’s degrees in accounting from IHEC Carthage along with an Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ) from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) London. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Mohammad Al-Nemah

Chief Executive Officer

Mohammad Al-Nemah joined Ekuity Capital in 2014 as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this, Mohammad worked for Kuwait Real Estate Holding Company as Direct Investments Manager for 9 years and with KIPCO Asset Management, ranked amongst the top five investment companies in Kuwait, as Corporate Finance Officer for 2 years. Mohammad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Financial Institutions from Kuwait University, College of Administrative Science. He fluently speaks Arabic and English.

Lilia Gharbi

Head of Reporting, Risk and Compliance

Lilia Gharbi joined Ekuity Capital in December 2015 as Head of Reporting, Risk and Compliance Department. Prior to this, Lilia worked for BNP Paribas in Paris within the Emerging Markets M&A Department in 2006 and 2007 before joining Swicorp, a leading MENA investment bank, as a Financial Advisor until 2015. Lilia holds a Bachelor’s degree from IHEC Carthage and a Master’s degree from ESC Paris. She fluently speaks Arabic, English, French and Italian.

Meriem Bergaoui

Head of Support Services

Meriem Bergaoui joined Ekuity Capital in June 2022 as Head of Support Services. Prior to this, Meriem worked for the Four Seasons Hotel Tunis as Director of People and Culture for 5 years and for Winstar Serinus Energy Tunisia as Administrative and Human Resources Manager for an enriching 16 years of experience. Meriem holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Social and Human Sciences 9 Avril, Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Mehdi Baklouti

Head of Finance

Mehdi Baklouti is a Chartered Accountant. Mehdi joined Ekuity Capital in July 2016 as Head of Finance Department. Prior to this, Mehdi worked for EY as Audit Manager for 8 years and for General Electric as Regional Financial Controller for more than 5 years. He has accumulated a professional experience of controllership, financial audit and transaction advisory services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Nizar Slimane

Borad Member

Mr. Nizar Slimane is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Slimane has been working as the General Manager of the National Office of the Tunisian Tourism (ONTT) since December 2021. Prior to this, Mr. Slimane was Deputy CEO of the ONTT in 2014 and has been assigned as a Manager of the ONTT for the following markets (Czech Republic & Slovakia in 1998, Poland in 2002, Rome in 2005 and Vienna in 2015). Additionally, he was assigned as a manager of Quality Advancement in 2009, Product manager in 2010 and Central Manager of Administrative & Financial Affairs in 2013. He holds a Master’s degree in Tourism and Hotel Management from the Higher Institute of Commercial Studies in Carthage (IHEC – Carthage). He fluently speaks Arabic, English, French and Italian.

Naissen Salhi

Administrative Assistant

Support Services Department

Naissen Salhi joined Ekuity Capital in December 2021 as an Administrative Assistant to the CEO. Prior to this, Naissen worked for Dachser as a procurement agent and as an executive assistant for Emirates General Petroleum Corporation. Naissen holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Nouakchott University, Mauritania. She is fluent in Arabic, English and French.

Manel Mselmi

Administrative & Procurement Assistant

Support Services Department

Manel Mselmi joined Ekuity Capital in February 2018 as a Senior Administrative Assistant before being promoted to the role of Administrative & Procurement Assistant in November 2021. Prior to this, Manel worked for Fidelity International as an Executive Assistant for 2 years and for Hewlett Packard Enterprise as an Office Manager for 2 years. Manel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Foreign Languages. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Aymen Belhabib

Financial Controller

Finance Department

Aymen Belhabib joined Ekuity Capital in August 2021 as Junior Financial Controller. Prior to this, Aymen worked for Synergia Company- HBG Holding as a management analyst for more than 3 years. He acquired in-depth knowledge on the adoption and use of BI tools (Microsoft Power BI, SQL, etc.), reporting and tracking financial data dashboards. Aymen holds a Master’s degree in Business Economics and Management from the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania in Greece. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Amal Rabeh

Finance Officer

Finance Department

Amal Rabeh joined Ekuity Capital in July 2020 as a Finance Officer. Prior to this, Amal worked for “Cabinet Mahmoud Zahaf” as an auditor for 4 years. She also worked as an accounting intern for a 4 month period within the same company. Amal holds a Master’s degree in Accounting, Control and Audit and a Bachelor degree in Accounting from ESSECT Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, French and has a good level in English.

Eya Guerfi

Risk & Reporting Analyst

Reporting, Risk and Compliance Department

Eya Guerfi joined Ekuity Capital in October 2020 as Risk & Reporting Analyst within the Reporting, Risk and Compliance Department. Prior to this, Eya worked as an Intern for an 8-month period within the same department for her final year senior project. She also worked for Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas on her professional exchange program as an administrator in Arizona, USA. Eya holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (BSBA) majoring in Business Analytics and minoring in Finance from Tunis Business School (TBS) Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Chiraz Amy

Legal Officer

Legal Department

Chiraz Amy joined Ekuity Capital in September 2018 as Legal Officer. Prior to this, Chiraz worked for Bouchamaoui Industries as Legal Assistant for 9 months. Chiraz holds a Bachelor degree in Private Law and a Master degree in Business Law. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Moez Jawadi

IT Manager

Support Services Department

Moez Jawadi is an Electronic Engineer oriented IT networking. Moez joined Ekuity Capital in July 2018 as an IT Manager. Prior to this, Moez worked as an IT Manager for Huawei for more than 10 years and for SICAD COALA as an IT Officer for more than 4 years. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Ahmad Abdullah Al-Hamlan

Borad Member

Mr. Ahmad Abdullah Al-Hamlan is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Al-Hamlan has been working for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Investment Manager in the Development Projects Division- Development Projects & Loans Department – General Reserve Sector, since January 2012. Prior to this, he worked in KIA’s Real Estate Department from 2008 until 2012. Mr. Al-Hamlan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He fluently speaks Arabic and English.

Jamila Hogma

Administrative Assistant

Investment Department

Jamila Hogma joined Ekuity Capital in June 2001 as an Administrative Assistant. Prior to this, Jamila worked as a Sales Manager for BATAM for 8 months. Jamila holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from ISG Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic and French.

Aymen Ben Ayed

Director

Direct Investments Department

Aymen Ben Ayed is a Chartered Accountant. Aymen joined Ekuity Capital in August 2015 as Director within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Aymen worked for EY as Manager for more than 9 years. He has accumulated a professional experience of 8 years managing multiple Transaction Advisory Services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. He fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Hela Behi

Financial Controller

Finance Department

Hela Behi joined Ekuity Capital in 2003 as an Accountant before being promoted to the role of Financial Controller in 2017. Hela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IHEC Carthage. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Fathi Saidani

Driver/ Messenger

Support Services Department

Fathi Saidani joined Ekuity Capital in March 1999 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.

Fedia Ghodbani

Financial Officer

Finance Department

Fedia Ghodbani joined Ekuity Capital in February 2018 as a Finance Officer. Prior to this, Fedia worked for Tetra Pack as an Accountant for 2 years and for “Cabinet Mahmoud Zahaf” as an Auditor for 5 years. Fedia holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Accounting, Control and Audit from ISG Tunis. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Alaeddin Al-Zoghlami

Driver/ Messenger

Support Services Department

Alaeddin Al-Zoghlami joined Ekuity Capital in March 2019 as a Driver/ Messenger. He fluently speaks Arabic and French.

Hamza Khenissi

Associate

Direct Investments Department

Hamza Khenissi joined Ekuity Capital in July 2018 as Associate. Prior to this, Hamza worked for PwC as Manager in the Financial Audit and Deals lines of services for over 7 years. He worked on audits of public and private companies and on transactions (Due Diligences, Feasibility Studies and Valuations) in Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal and France. Hamza holds of a Master’s degree in CCA from IAE Lyon. He fluently speaks Arabic and French and has a good level in Business English.

Asma Dhouibi

Manager

Direct Investments Department

Asma Dhouibi is a Chartered Accountant. Asma joined Ekuity Capital in July 2015 as Associate within the Investment Department. Prior to this, Asma worked for EY and Mazars as Senior in Audit and Transactions for more than 5 years. She has accumulated a professional experience of 3 years managing multiple Transaction Advisory Services projects and serving significant national and international clients belonging to various industries. She fluently speaks Arabic, English and French.

Hamoud Jassem Alfalleh

Chairman

Mr. Hamoud Jassem Alfalleh is the Chairman of Ekuity Capital’s Board of Directors. Mr. Alfalleh has been working for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Director in the Follow Up Unit within the Asset Management Department since 2006. Prior to this, he worked for Kuwait Catering Company as Chairman for more than 3 years, for Safat Catering Services as General Manager for 3 years, for Kuwaiti United Investment Company as Assistant General Manager for 1 year, for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Assistant Investment Manager for 3 years and for Kuwaiti Company for Trading, Contracting and Foreign Investment as Investment Manager for 9 years. Mr. Alfalleh holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce specialized in International Trade from the Western Oregon University, United States. He speaks Arabic and English fluently.

Adel M. Al-Wasmi

Borad Member

Mr. Adel M. Al-Wasmi is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Adel M. Al-Wasmi works for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as Division Manager, Personnel Affairs within Administrative, Financial & Personnel Affairs Department since 2017. Mr. Al-Wasmi has also occupied many roles within Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) since 1984, as Head of Recruitment Unit, Personnel Affairs Controller and Manager. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from King’s College, U.S.A. He fluently speaks Arabic and English.

Habib Al Ferchichi

Borad Member

Mr. Habib Al Ferchichi is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mr. Al Ferchichi has been working as Head of the Cabinet of the Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts since January 2019. He has more than 30 years of experience within the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts.

Mashael Mubarak Al-Maskati

Borad Member

Mrs. Mashael Mubarak Al-Maskati is a Board Member of Ekuity Capital. Mrs. Al-Maskati works for Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA) as an Investment Manager within the Corporate Development & Reporting Division – Direct Holding Department since January 2019. Mrs. Al-Maskati has 18 years of experience most of which are with KIA in the fields of asset management, investment accounting and investment operations. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Accounting from Kuwait University. She fluently speaks Arabic and English.

Mehdi Zaoui

Head of Legal

Mehdi Zaoui joined Ekuity Capital in 2018 as Head of Legal Department. He has more than 10 years experience as a Corporate Lawyer. Prior to joining Ekuity Capital, Mehdi was Governor of Ariana and Zaghouan. Mehdi holds an LLM in International Maritime Law from Swansea University, United Kingdom. He fluently speaks Arabic, English, French and Italian.