Board of Directors

Board of Directors

The General Poultry Company Board of Directors comprises of a highly dynamic group of business leaders with decades of excellence in a wide range of fields. They inspire, encourage and guide the direction of our company and help deliver on our vision, strategy and values, everyday.

SAMI

Sami Mohamed Zainal​

Chairman of the Board
GHASSAN QASIM FAKHROO

Ghassan Qasim Fakhroo

Vice Chairman of the Board
AHMAD-BAQER

Ahmad Baqer

Board Member
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Noor Buhusayen

Board Member
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Mohamed Jehad Bukamal

Board Member

About GPC

Established in 1977, General Poultry Company (GPC) is the leading producer of locally grown farm-fresh eggs in the Kingdom of Bahrain. General Poultry Company boasts of an efficient farm operation spread over 600,000 sqm in Hamala. GPC maintains the highest quality and standards of food hygiene and safety and is HACCP certified.

Contact info

General Poultry Company,
P O Box 5472,
Zaid Bin Omera Highway,
Hamala,
Kingdom of Bahrain

T: (+973) 1760 0716
F: (+973) 1760 0165
E: info@gpc.bh

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Sami Mohammed Zainal

Chairman of the Board since 2017 (and Board member since October 2015), Sami has a rich and varied experience of 32 years in the FMCG industry with a focus on marketing and human resource development.

His leadership skills, teamwork spirit and key commercialization measures lead GPC forward towards its vision of being Bahrain’s favorite fresh egg company.

Sami holds a degree in BBA and MBA in Marketing and serves as a director on the board of MAZA, Bahrain Nation Holding and GCC Arbitration Centre.

GHASSAN QASIM FAKHROO

Vice Chairman Ghassan Qasim Fakhroo is a businessman with over 30 years of experience in trading business.

He holds a BSc degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Bahrain and MBA in finance from University of Bahrain and sits on the board of 7 other leading companies in Bahrain.

AHMED BAQER

Ahmed was appointed to the Board as Director in 2020, and brings with him over 12 years of experience in direct investment and private equity, with a focus on the consumer and agribusiness sectors. Ahmed holds a BA (Hons.) in International Business from North Umbria University, UK and a Postgraduate degree in Business Administration from University of Leicester, UK. Ahmed is part of the team that manages local Investments at Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company and sits on the boards of 3 other companies.

Noor Buhusayen

Noor was appointed as a member in the Board of Directors in 2023 and currently serves as a Director in the Legal Department at Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company. She brings over 10 years of experience in international law firms and leading financial and investment institutions including GFH Financial Group, DLA Piper Global Law Firm and Newton Legal Group.

Noor holds an LLB Law from BPP University in London, United Kingdom and is a qualified lawyer by the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs and Al Awqaf, Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mohamed Jehad Bukamal

Appointed in 2023 as a Director, Mohamed Jehad Bukamal is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company B.S.C., bringing over 15 years of extensive experience in Investment Management, Corporate Finance, and the Food Sector. He holds a BA (Honors) in International Business from Leeds Metropolitan University (2008) and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Previously, he held the position of Head of Public Investments at Osool Asset Management and served as Superintendent – Portfolio Management at the Central Bank of Bahrain. Mohamed is an accomplished board member, including roles at Bukamal Holding Company, and as Chairman of the Automotive Executive Committee at Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company.