Bashar Talal Kayyali

Bashar Talal Kayyali holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Jordan and is a Certified Public Accountant licensed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has experience in financial and management consulting. Based in Riyadh, Kayyali serves as an independent board member and senior investment & financial advisor with extensive industry experience.

Amana Cooperative Insurance Co. announced on May 3, 2026 the delegation of Mr. Bashar Talal Kayyali as Managing Director for a six-month period, effective May 3, 2026. The Board of Directors approved this resolution by circulation on April 20, 2026, and amended his Board membership status to Executive Member. The Insurance Authority provided its no objection to the delegation on April 30, 2026.

Prior to his Managing Director role, Kayyali served as a member of the Risk Management Committee at Amana as an Independent Member. He continues as a Risk Management Committee member and served on the board in the term commencing November 9, 2025.

Career History

• Managing Director, Amana Cooperative Insurance Company (2026-present)
• Risk Management Committee Member, Amana Cooperative Insurance Company (2025-present)
• Principal, Paramount Value Consulting
• Independent Board Director (multiple organizations)

What Bashar Kayyali could bring to his role as Managing Director at Amana Cooperative Insurance: His deep expertise in financial and management consulting, combined with his accounting credentials and board-level governance experience across multiple committees, positions him to drive operational efficiency and strategic oversight. His CPA qualification and consulting background equip him to navigate complex insurance regulatory environments, particularly under Saudi Arabia's Insurance Authority framework, while his track record on risk management committees demonstrates capability in overseeing compliance and risk mitigation in the competitive Saudi insurance sector.