Investor Relations

Corporate Governance

To safeguard the interests of its shareholders, Agility complies with all applicable securities laws and regulations.

As a publicly traded company listed on Boursa Kuwait and Dubai Financial Market, Agility is subject to comply with rules and regulations of Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority and Dubai’s Securities & Commodities Authority. Agility’s Board of Directors consists of five non-executive and two executive directors.

Regulators & Authorities

Ministry Commerce and Industry

Capital Markets Authority

Boursa Kuwait

Securities & Commodities Authority

Dubai Financial Market

Corporate Governance Framework

Board of Directors

Faisal Jamil Sultan Al-Essa

Representing Arab Market General Trading and Contraction Co

Mr. Faisal Jamil Al-Essa is a distinguished business leader with a proven track record in real estate investment, strategic development, and corporate leadership.

As Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of National Real Estate Company K.P.S.C. (NREC), he oversees one of the Middle East’s leading publicly traded real estate firms, managing over $2 billion in assets and operating across more than ten countries.

Prior to his current role, Faisal played a key role in NREC’s business development, driving growth initiatives and leading strategic investments. He has also held board, chairman, and managing director positions across multiple subsidiary companies.

In addition to his role at NREC, Faisal is the Chairman of Kuwait Agro Holding, a leading agribusiness company specializing in fresh produce, poultry, and dairy across the Middle East. Faisal is also a Board Member at Agility, a global supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company with a footprint on six continents, as well as a Board member of its Abu Dhabi listed subsidiary, Agility Global.

Faisal holds a degree in Management from Barry University, USA.

Tarek Sultan

Representing White Tower General Trading and Contracting

Mr. Tarek Sultan is a global leader in supply chain services, infrastructure, and innovation, with 58,000 employees and a footprint in six continents. Agility is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and Dubai Financial Markets. Tarek is also the Chairman of Agility’s subsidiary, Agility Global, a multi-business owner and operator and long-term investor listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange.

Tarek assumed leadership of Agility in 1997 and spearheaded the company’s worldwide growth through a series of more than 40+ acquisitions. Sultan serves as a member of numerous international, governmental, and commercial advisory bodies and boards. They include the board of directors of Directors of DSV A/S, NREC, Gulf Air, and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. Tarek is also part of the World Trade Organization’s Business Advisory Group, created in 2023 to share the views of businesses on trade and regulation, as well as the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) International Business Council, the WEF’s Stewardship Board for Shaping the Future of Mobility, and a Governor of the WEF Supply Chain and Transport Industries community. Sultan has previously served as advisor to the Singapore Economic Development Board and as a member of the International Advisory Council of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He served on the Board of Trustees for Kuwait’s Silk City and the Boubyan Island Development Project of Kuwait, as well as on the boards of Gulf Bank and Burgan Bank. Before taking on his leadership role at Agility, Tarek was the managing director of New York Associates, a regional investment banking services provider and an associate with Southport Partners, a U.S.-based corporate finance advisory firm specializing in the technology sector.

Tarek holds an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Economics from Williams College.

Public Institution for Social Security Representative

Based on the State of Kuwait’s belief in the importance of the social care for employed citizens, the Public Institution for Social Security was established under the Amiri Decree of Law No. (61) of 1976, to be the competent authority to provide sustainable insurance and social services, ensuring a decent living for citizens working in the country and abroad after retirement or work stoppage. Every working citizen in the various sectors of the country, along with the retired persons, benefits from the Institution’s unified services. Social care in cases of old age, disability, sickness and death is among the most important aspects of these services.

Abdulaziz Nader Al Essa

Mr. Abdulaziz Nader Al Essa is the Vice Chairman of Sultan Real Estate Co., where he plays a key role in overseeing administration, operations, and strategic projects. He also serves as a Board Member at Bayan Investment Company.

Previously, Abdulaziz held senior leadership roles, including Executive Manager of the Administration Department at Bader Sultan & Bros. Co., Board Member at Roswell Biotechnologies Inc., Board Member at Arkan for Manufacturing and Mining in Egypt, and Vice Chairman of Bonyan Real Estate Company. He also served at Bayan Investment Company as Unit Head of Clients’ Portfolios and began his career as a Stockbroker at Union Securities Brokerage Company.

He is certified as an International Broker, a Marketing Officer, and a Chartered Portfolio Analyst, with additional training in Advanced Technical Analysis and Real Estate Management at Harvard University.

Abdulaziz holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Gulf University for Science and Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Tampa.

Naser Mohammad Fahad Al-Rashed

Mr. Naser Mohammad Fahad Al-Rashed is a seasoned business leader and entrepreneur with a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sectors. As Chairman of Aswaq Trading Company, he has successfully positioned the firm as a premier retail powerhouse in Kuwait, offering high-quality fashion brands and innovative in-house labels to consumers across the Middle East.

Beyond his contributions to the private sector, Naser has held senior leadership positions in key governmental institutions, including the Civil Aviation Authority and the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, where he played an instrumental role in shaping policies and driving strategic initiatives.

Naser has also served as a board director for multiple publicly listed companies, leveraging his expertise in governance, finance, and strategic growth to drive long-term value. Naser serves as a Board Member at Agility, a global supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company with a footprint on six continents. His extensive experience and leadership continue to make a significant impact on both the business and economic development sectors in Kuwait.

Sultan Anwar Sultan Al-Essa

Mr. Sultan Anwar Al-Essa is a distinguished business leader with extensive experience in real estate development, strategic management, and corporate governance. As the Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chairman of Union Real Estate Co. (UREC), he oversees the company’s vision, growth, and operations, solidifying its reputation as a premier provider of luxury residential properties in Kuwait. Since joining UREC in 2008, Sultan has played a pivotal role in driving the company’s expansion and innovation.

Prior to his tenure at UREC, Sultan worked at Petroleum Services Co., where he contributed to the company’s success in supplying and serving the oil and gas sector. Mr. Al-Essa holds a degree in Management from Northeastern University in Boston.

In addition to his executive role at UREC, Sultan serves as a Board Member at Agility, a global supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company with a footprint on six continents

Abdulmajeed Hajji Hussain AlShatti

Mr. Abdulmajeed Hajji Hussain AlShatti is a prominent Kuwaiti economist with decades of leadership across the financial, energy, and scientific sectors. He currently remains actively engaged in national economic policy through various strategic and research-focused roles, while regularly contributing to economic publications and thought leadership.

His past experience includes high-profile positions such as Chairman and Managing Director of Commercial Bank of Kuwait, Executive Board Member for Investment, and Private Banking Manager within the same institution. He also held managerial roles at the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, The Securities Group Company, and the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, where he led departments in economics, international relations, and development planning. In addition, he served as Deputy General Manager for Operations at the Public Authority for Compensation Assessment following the Iraqi invasion.Abdulmajeed’s board memberships are extensive and include directorships at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, Kuwait Clearing Company, Alargan International Real Estate, and Iskan Finance Company. He has served as Chairman of the Kuwait Banking Association and was a member of the Supreme Petroleum Council. He was also Vice Chairman of the Kuwait Scientific Centre.

He holds an Engineer’s Degree and Master’s in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Syracuse University in New York, reflecting a unique blend of technical and economic expertise