Hamed Khan joins Saudi financial advisory firm Haykala as Executive Director

Riyadh-based financial advisory firm Haykala has welcomed Hamed Khan to its team in the role of Executive Director.

Hamed Khan brings over 30 years of experience in banking and advisory to Haykala, with a focus on corporate finance, transactions, asset management and restructuring.

Ove the past four years, Khan has served as an advisor to the Head of the Special Assets Management Division at Banque Saudi Fransi, where he spearheaded high-impact projects, including Saudi Arabia’s first perpetual sukuk and high-profile restructuring initiatives exceeding SAR 12 billion.

Earlier in his career, Khan held leadership roles at Gulf International Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank. During those spells, he led the world’s largest sukuk issuance for Dubai International Airport, structured Saudi Electricity Company’s first international loan, and was instrumental in developing Qatar’s first so-called Independent Water and Power Project. All three projects have made important contributions to the growing Islamic finance market.

At Haykala, a Saudi financial advisory business that is a member of global network IMAP, Khan will spearhead the expansion of its offerings in debt restructuring and structured finance.

“We are thrilled to welcome Hamed as Executive Director of our CMA-licensed advisory business. His expertise in project and structured finance strengthens our ability to provide tailored, innovative solutions to our clients, further cementing our position as a leading financial advisory firm in the region,” noted Haykala in a statement.

“This appointment reflects Haykala’s dedication to empowering its clients and partners with world-class expertise as Saudi Arabia continues to drive economic transformation and growth.”

Commenting on his new role, Khan said: “I am excited to join Haykala and contribute to our shared mission of reshaping the financial landscape in Saudi Arabia. Haykala’s dedication to innovation and excellence resonates with my vision of delivering strategic, forward-thinking solutions that drive meaningful progress in the Kingdom’s thriving financial sector.”

Alongside financial restructuring, Haykala also supports its clients with services including IPOs, fundraising (debt and equity), and mergers & acquisitions.