Said Mohamed Al-Aufi

Said Mohamed Al-Aufi was appointed as Chairman of Sohar International in January 2024, having previously served as Deputy Chairman of the bank. He leads Sohar International Bank, one of Oman's major financial institutions. Al-Aufi brings a sophisticated background in investment management and corporate governance to the banking sector.

Al-Aufi holds a Double Degree in Commercial Law & Banking and Finance from Monash University in Australia, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). He has completed executive management programs in executive leadership, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and Venture Capital.

Career History

• Chief Executive Officer at Mars Development & Investment LLC – where he manages a multi-asset class portfolio across financial services, Fintech, technology, and commodities sectors
• Asset Allocation and Business Strategy team at Oman Investment Authority
• Head of Investments at Mars Development & Investment
• Director at Oman Broadband Company SAOC and Oman Telecommunications SAOC
• Chairman at Oman Broadband Co. SAOC

What Said Mohamed Al-Aufi could bring to his role as Chairman of Sohar International: Al-Aufi's documented expertise in investment strategy, digital transformation, and multi-sector portfolio management positions him to guide Sohar International through strategic expansion. His background managing complex investments across fintech, technology, and financial services—combined with his CFA and CAIA credentials—suggests he is well-equipped to navigate banking sector modernization and drive sustainable growth in Oman's competitive financial landscape.