Ghassan Nassief

Ghassan Nassief was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Red Sea International Company in August 2026, following the resignation of Hani Baothman after the company completed its restructuring programme. Nassief brings more than 25 years of professional and executive experience across corporate banking, investment, financial advisory, restructuring, business transformation and business development.

Nassief holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals and has completed The Institute for Turnaround (London) training. He holds multiple professional certifications including a Wealth & Investment Management Certificate (CME4) from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, CME 1 Capital Market Examination from The Financial Academy, and an Executive Leadership Program from Jack Welch Management Institute.

Notable achievements include leading the development of a $1 billion pipeline for a newly launched GCC-wide business line, securing a $500 million loan for a Riyadh-based group, and leading numerous financial debt restructuring transactions for large companies in Saudi Arabia. His track record includes advising corporate clients on debt restructuring, project finance, working capital requirements, trade finance and mergers & acquisitions. He also founded GNN Financial Advisory, which provides financial advisory, restructuring, debt advisory and mergers and acquisitions services.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer, Red Sea International Company (2026–present)
• Managing Director, Teneo Saudi Arabia (2022–2025)
• Head of Business Development, Director & Placement, Swicorp (2020–2022)
• Chief Executive Officer, Remox (2017–2019)
• International Corporate Banking Head, Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC (2015–2016)
• Senior positions at Saudi Hollandi Bank, National Commercial Bank, Bank Albilad, SABB, and Banque Saudi Fransi

What Ghassan Nassief could bring to Red Sea International: Nassief's deep expertise in corporate restructuring, financial advisory, and business transformation positions him to stabilize and refocus Red Sea International following its recent operational rationalization. His track record in debt restructuring and corporate finance could strengthen the company's financial position and strategic execution as it concentrates on core oil and gas operations in Saudi Arabia.