Top 100 Arabs 2025

50. Mohammed Bin Mahfoodh Alardhi

Executive Chairman, Investcorp

Origin: Oman

Residence: Oman

Sector: Finance

2024 Rank: 48

Mohammed bin Mahfoodh Alardhi, born in May 1961 in Sur, Oman, is the Executive Chairman of Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm.

Since his appointment in 2015, he has overseen the firm’s growth, with assets under management tripling to over $35bn, expanding its presence across 12 countries, including the United States, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia.

Under his leadership, Investcorp achieved a net profit of $105m in 2024, reflecting a robust financial performance.

Prior to his tenure at Investcorp, Alardhi served as the youngest and longest-serving Chief of the Royal Air Force of Oman, retiring with the rank of Air Vice Marshal.

He holds a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and is a trustee for the Eisenhower Fellowship in Philadelphia. Alardhi has also authored several publications, including “Arabs Unseen,” reflecting his commitment to thought leadership.

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