Basim ALSAIEBoard Member of Bahrain Labour Fund - TAMKEEN

An entrepreneur with over three decades of experience, primarily in the aluminum industry, where he has cultivated a robust career spanning 38 years. He started his entrepreneurial journey in 1997 by establishing a joint venture partnership with INSTALLUX ALUMINIUM S.A. of France, serving the construction and building industry with high-performance, energy-efficient systems for architectural aluminium products.

He is currently the Chairman of the Board at GHITHA, a newly established holding company that consolidates the food sector investments of Bahrain's Sovereign Fund (Mumtalakat). In addition, he serves as the Chairman of Bahrain Flour Mills Company and Vice Chairman of the Gulf Aluminium Mill (GARMCO). 

His extensive leadership experience extends to roles as a board member at Bahrain Labour Fund (TAMKEEN), Kalaam Telecom, and Polycon Bahrain, where he also acts as Managing Director. He previously served as a board member at the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) from 2023 to 2026, and as a member of the executive board at the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce & Industry from 2018 to 2026.

His expertise in strategic thinking, business transformation, and expansion strategies has played a pivotal role in steering these organizations through periods of significant change, including launching green initiatives and managing complex business reorganizations. His strategic insights have been invaluable in his leadership positions, contributing to substantial growth and restructuring efforts across the diverse sectors he oversees.

A graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, his role and contributions do not apply to the corporate sector but he has also committed himself to various non-profit organizations that support the business community, entrepreneurship, and societal development at large. His extensive experience and strategic acumen make him a prominent figure in shaping industrial and economic landscapes, particularly in Bahrain.

He was one of the founding members of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bahrain (FCCIB) and served on its board for two terms. Basim has been working with and promoting French companies and products for over 36 years.