Hisham Zaghloul is Founder, Senior Managing Partner and majority shareholder of The Edge for Economic Consultancy (est. 2024).

With over 25 years of C-Level executive leadership, board chairmanship and directorship across leading banks and financial institutions in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya and Iraq, he is a seasoned banking and finance executive known for strategic vision, cross-border dealmaking, and institutional transformation.

He has also served on multiple boards and executive committees, contributing to strategic direction and governance in both conventional and Islamic financial institutions.

Key Roles & Board Service

• Senior Deputy CEO – Banking Group, Ahli United Bank (Kuwait)
• Board Member, Ahli United Bank (Egypt); Commercial Bank of Iraq; United Bank for Commerce & Investment (Libya)
• Chairman, KMEFIC (Kuwait)
• Vice Chairman, MEFIC Capital (Saudi Arabia)

In these roles, Hisham oversaw governance, strategic planning, risk management and capital allocation, and led initiatives in Islamic finance, digital transformation and new product development.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from Cairo University’s Faculty of Economics & Political Science – English and has completed executive training programs at Harvard Business School and the University of California, Berkeley. His approach blends strategic direction, institutional restructuring and growth-driving business enhancement.

Hisham Zaghloul on LinkedIn

Dina Tayara is Co-Founder, Managing Partner and Principal Shareholder of The Edge for Economic Consultancy (est. 2024).

She is a seasoned banking executive and financial expert with over 25 years of experience in executive management, corporate banking, Islamic finance, conventional banking, and digital transformation.

Prior to co-founding The Edge, Dina held several senior leadership positions at prominent banks and financial institutions in Kuwait, with cross-border exposure across the GCC and MENA region. Most recently, she served as Senior General Manager at Ahli United Bank – Kuwait, where she:

• Led key business areas, including corporate banking, financial institutions, and SME divisions
• Served on multiple bank committees and played a key role in strategic planning, portfolio and risk management, and policy formulation
• Played a pivotal role in training programs and business process reengineering initiatives

Dina holds both an MBA and a BBA from the American University of Beirut. Her approach integrates deep financial expertise with a strong focus on innovation, operational efficiency, transformation, and sustainable growth.

Ammar Khanfar is Co-Founder, Managing Partner and principal shareholder of The Edge for Economic Consultancy (est. 2024). He is a banking and finance professional with over 20 years of experience across Kuwait, Jordan, and Libya. As Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The Edge for Economic Consultancy (est. 2024), he brings deep expertise in corporate banking, Islamic finance, risk management, and digital transformation.

Prior to establishing The Edge, Ammar held several positions at leading banks in the region. Most recently, he served as Deputy General Manager of Corporate Banking at Ahli United Bank – Kuwait, where he:

• Led diverse sector portfolios and drove credit structuring, client relationship management, and portfolio growth
• Strengthened institutional performance through strategic, client-centric initiatives

He holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Jordan and is a Certified Islamic Banker (CIB). His professional approach emphasizes practical financial solutions, sustainable business growth, and operational efficiency.

Ammar Khanfar on LinkedIn