Ghiyath Nakshbendi

Ghiyath Nakshbendi is known for his advocacy in Islamic finance education within the United States. He serves as a special representative assisting foreign investors in managing their business activities in a cost-effective and confidential manner. Through Sangamore Group and its affiliates, Nakshbendi oversees legal, accounting, public relations, and financial management aspects of business ventures.

His expertise lies in asset management, financial modeling, investment evaluation, and providing recommendations in the financial realm. Nakshbendi holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from American University's Kogod School of Business and an M.B.A. from Texas A&M University's Mays Business School.

Nakshbendi has been associated with various organizations in leadership roles. He is the Founding President of the American Center for Alternative Finance, Inc. (ACFAF). Previously, he served as a Senior Professorial Lecturer at Kogod School of Business and held affiliate faculty positions at SIS and CAS at American University. Additionally, Nakshbendi has held significant positions such as President at Sangamore Group, Financial Advisor at Arab Fund for Economic and Social-Kuwait, Chief Operating Officer at Newfield Enterprises International in Los Angeles, and Senior Financial Analyst at Kuwait Real Estate Investment and Arab Fund for Economic and Social-Kuwait.

Ghiyath Nakshbendi's extensive experience, combined with his academic achievements and leadership roles, make him a notable figure in the realm of Islamic finance education and asset management in the U.S.