SICO has appointed Yousif Bucheeri as Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer for its sell-side business, effective 13 May 2026. The Bahrain-headquartered investment bank confirmed he will oversee investment banking, brokerage, research, and advisory functions across regional and global markets.
Leadership expansion across core business lines
In his new role, Bucheeri will manage several of SICO’s core revenue-generating divisions, including investment banking, real estate and alternative investments advisory, research, and brokerage. The appointment aligns with the firm’s focus on strengthening its sell-side capabilities across the GCC and international markets.
The move also reflects SICO’s continued emphasis on leadership expansion within its investment banking and advisory segments. The firm operates under a wholesale banking licence from the Central Bank of Bahrain and maintains a regional footprint spanning Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Experience across financial services and real estate
Bucheeri brings more than 15 years of experience across financial services and alternative investments in the GCC. His previous roles included senior leadership positions where he led strategic initiatives in investment management, transaction execution, and business growth.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Leeds and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). His background spans both financial services and real estate sectors, aligning with SICO’s advisory and capital markets operations.
Strategic alignment with long-term growth plans
Commenting on the appointment, Najla Al-Shirawi, Group Chief Executive Officer of SICO, stated that the decision supports the firm’s efforts to strengthen its leadership structure and expand service capabilities. She highlighted Bucheeri’s regional experience across real estate, alternative investments, and financial services as aligned with the bank’s long-term strategy.
Bucheeri stated that he is joining SICO during a phase of growth and aims to build on its existing market position. He indicated plans to work with the leadership team to expand business operations and deliver value to clients across sectors and markets.
SICO currently manages USD 8.3 billion in assets under management and operates subsidiaries including SICO Invest in Abu Dhabi and SICO Capital in Saudi Arabia, covering brokerage and capital markets services.
