Future Fund Oman (FFO) has appointed Fathi bin Abdullah Al Balushi as its new Chief Executive Officer, strengthening the fund’s executive leadership as it continues to support strategic investments aligned with Oman Vision 2040. Al Balushi brings more than two decades of practical and professional experience across investment, finance, portfolio management and corporate governance.
The appointment places an experienced investment executive at the helm of Future Fund Oman during its next stage of growth. He succeeds in the role while already serving as a member of the fund’s Investment Committee, providing continuity in leadership and familiarity with its investment priorities.
Fathi Al Balushi brings extensive investment leadership
Throughout his career, Fathi bin Abdullah Al Balushi has held several senior leadership positions across the investment and financial services sector. His experience spans investment management, financial oversight, portfolio management and corporate governance, equipping him to lead one of Oman’s key investment institutions.
Before joining Future Fund Oman as Chief Executive Officer, Al Balushi served as Chief Executive Officer of Oman Brunei Investment Company (OBIC). During his tenure, he helped lead strategic investment projects, attract investments, develop business partnerships and strengthen corporate governance across the organisation.
His wider professional profile also highlights long standing leadership responsibilities beyond OBIC. He currently serves as a Board Member of Nama Electricity Distribution Company and OQGN, while also chairing Golden Corporation Sendirian Berhad and the Oman Brunei Aircraft Leasing Company. Earlier in his career, he held senior leadership positions at EY, serving as Senior Manager and Manager in Oman.
These responsibilities reflect extensive experience across investment management, financial reporting, business valuation and governance within both public and private sector organisations.
Future Fund Oman strengthens executive leadership
Future Fund Oman said Al Balushi will lead the organisation through its next phase of growth and development. His appointment reflects the fund’s focus on experienced executive leadership to oversee strategic investment activities while supporting national economic priorities.
As Chief Executive Officer, he will guide Future Fund Oman’s operations while supporting investment initiatives that contribute to innovation, sustainable economic growth and Oman Vision 2040. The organisation noted that his practical experience across finance and investments will support its long term objectives.
The fund also highlighted Al Balushi’s existing role as a member of its Investment Committee, where he has contributed to investment oversight and strategic decision making. This previous involvement provides continuity as he assumes executive responsibility for the organisation.
Leadership experience across investment and governance
Over more than two decades, Al Balushi has developed expertise across investment management, financial leadership and governance. His professional experience combines executive management with oversight of investment projects, portfolio development and institutional partnerships.
According to Future Fund Oman, he played an important role in leading strategic investment projects while strengthening governance practices and supporting investment attraction. His experience also includes building partnerships that contribute to long term organisational development.
His broader leadership profile demonstrates continued involvement in board level governance and corporate oversight across several organisations, further reinforcing his executive experience within Oman’s investment landscape.
Future Fund Oman supports long term investment priorities
Future Fund Oman welcomed Al Balushi to the organisation and expressed confidence in his ability to lead its next stage of development. The fund stated that his background in investment, finance, portfolio management and governance will support its continued growth.
For senior executives, HR leaders and investors, appointments of this nature underline the importance of experienced leadership in institutions responsible for long term investment strategies. Executive succession supported by governance experience and institutional knowledge continues to play an important role in strengthening investment organisations.
With Fathi bin Abdullah Al Balushi taking over as Chief Executive Officer, Future Fund Oman adds an experienced investment professional to its executive leadership team. His background in finance, strategic investments, portfolio management and corporate governance is expected to support the fund as it advances projects that contribute to innovation, economic diversification and the long term ambitions of Oman Vision 2040.
