Bader Al Kharafi As director of family firm MA Al Kharafi & Sons, Bader Al Kharafi has under him a group of more than 135 companies across various sectors in nearly 30 countries, while his role as vice chairman and CEO of Zain Kuwait makes him one of the region’s most powerful figures in telecommunications. Al Kharafi has… As director of family firm MA Al Kharafi & Sons, Bader Al Kharafi has under him a group of more than 135 companies across various sectors in nearly 30 countries, while his role as vice chairman and CEO of Zain Kuwait makes him one of the region’s most powerful figures in telecommunications. Al Kharafi has also been front and centre in Zain Group’s diversity efforts, with the company’s second annual Women Empowerment Forum taking place in November. At the event two major announcements were made: flexible hours for working mothers with children up to kindergarten age, and the creation of a new position – chief inclusion and diversity officer. Director/ Vice-chaiman and CEO, MA Al Kharafi & Sons / Zain Kuwait Origin:Kuwait Residence:Kuwait Sector:Diversified