Raed Kanaan

Raed Kanaan is the Managing Partner for the Middle East at Egon Zehnder, a global leadership advisory firm.12 Here are some key details about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

Raed Kanaan has been with Egon Zehnder since December 2015, serving as the Managing Partner for the Middle East region.2 In this role, he:

• Advises government entities, industrial companies, banks, private equity firms, large public listed entities, and family-owned companies1
• Co-leads the firm's Financial Services Practice for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)1
• Is active in the Public and Social Sector practice1
• Guides clients in executive search, strategy, management appraisal, leadership development, and team effectiveness1

Prior Experience

Before joining Egon Zehnder, Raed had an extensive career in corporate and investment banking spanning over 20 years1:

• Managing Director, Investment Banking MENA at JPMorgan (2008-2013)2
• Vice President at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (1999-2005)2
• Resident Vice President at Citigroup (1993-1999)2

He also founded and served as Managing Partner of Near East Advisors, a corporate finance advisory firm, from 2013 to 2015.2

Education and Qualifications

• BSc and MSc (Econ) from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)12
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder12

Skills and Expertise

Raed Kanaan has deep financial and business expertise, with a particular understanding of doing business in the Gulf region, especially in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.1 He is multilingual, speaking English, French, and Arabic.2