Fouad Dajani

Fouad Dajani is a prominent business figure with diverse experience in investment and entrepreneurship. He is the co-founder of Nai Arabia, a company that produces natural iced teas with flavors inspired by Arabian culture.2

Professional Background

Fouad Dajani has an extensive career in finance and investment:

Chief Investment Officer (CIO):: He currently serves as the CIO and Co-Founder at Ajeej Capital.1 In this role, he has ultimate responsibility for all portfolio and investment activities for Ajeej and heads the investment committees for the Ajeej funds, Amplify and Cabrit.1

Previous Experience::

• Spent over 10 years at The Olayan Group, where he was involved in both investment and operational aspects of the business.1
• Worked as the General Manager of Olayan's MENA-focused Food Services Company.1
• Managed investments for the Olayan Group in the MENA Region and oversaw the group's MENA public equity portfolio (1997-2000).1
• Worked as a Consultant at Arthur Andersen and Accenture earlier in his career.1

Education

Fouad Dajani has a strong educational background:

• MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France1
• B.A. in International Relations & Economics from Brown University1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Nai Arabia:: As co-founder of Nai Arabia, Dajani has been instrumental in the company's growth.2 In 2019, Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) acquired a 30% stake in Nai Arabia for over $10 million, becoming the largest single shareholder.2 This strategic partnership aims to expand Nai Arabia's reach across the region and into new markets.2

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Fouad Dajani:

• Played collegiate squash and junior national tennis1
• Is described as an "archetypal family man"1
• Engages in philanthropy, focusing on supporting scholarship programs for young Palestinians1

Fouad Dajani's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://ae.linkedin.com/in/fouad-dajani-107b06131.3