LEADERSHIP

Mr. Amr Farghal is the Group CEO of Mezzan Holding, with over 30 years of experience in multinational companies across markets.

Prior to joining Mezzan in 2024, Mr. Amr Farghal served as CEO for Americana Foods. He brings extensive and diverse executive experience, in multinational companies, including 11 years at Pepsi USA, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, and 9 years at Kellogg’s Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. He also was the managing director for Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited in the Middle East, Africa, Russia and Eurasia.

Mr. Amr Farghal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Alexandria University.

Mr. Omar Samoud joined Mezzan Holding in 2023 and brings with him 32 years of industry experience in multinational companies, such as Nestlé, PwC, and Tetra Pak. 

Prior to joining Mezzan, Mr. Samoud served as the CFO of Nestlé Waters in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where he managed the Finance & Control function for 9 markets and 17 factories with a turnover of $400 million. His previous roles include CFO positions at Nestlé Zone – AOA (Asia – Oceania – Africa), Nestlé – Hellas (Greece, Cyprus & Albania), and Nestlé – NEAR (Northeast Africa). 

Mr. Omar Samoud holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science (DEA Mathematics, Computer Science, Decision, and Organization) from University of Paris IX Dauphine in France, and a Master’s Degree in Finance & Accounting from HEC France. He is a French Chartered Accountant, and holds a PED (Program Executive Development) Diploma from IMD Switzerland.

Mr. Jassim Al Wazzan serves as Mezzan Holding’s Deputy CEO for Food and FMCG. Prior to his appointment, he held various executive positions within Mezzan Holding and other companies. He has worked in the fields of law, banking, and food manufacturing and distribution. At Mezzan Holding, he led the expansion of Mezzan Holding’s logistics operations into Saudi Arabia, and the expansion of Mezzan Holding’s food manufacturing operations into the U.A.E. 

Mr. Al Wazzan is a seasoned executive with board-level experiences across industries and associations, serving on the boards of several Kuwaiti closed-shareholding companies. He is a former member of the Union of Food Traders and Manufacturers in Kuwait and currently serves on the board of directors for Kuwait International Bank as an independent member. 

Mr. Al Wazzan is a lawyer and a member of the Kuwait Lawyers Society, an Alumnus of Harvard Business School, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Kuwait University.

Dr. Rashed Khazaal joined Mezzan Holding in 2017 with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare sector. Today, he is the CEO for Mezzan Holding’s Healthcare division and leads Mezzan subsidiary Kuwait Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries Company (KSPICO). 

Prior to joining Mezzan, Dr. Khazaal held various leadership positions in leading Kuwaiti pharmaceutical companies, including the Managing Director of Alghanim Healthcare, and the Senior Pharma & Business Development Manager for YIACO.

Dr. Rashed Khazaal holds a Doctorate of Business Administration in Action Learning from the University of Liverpool, a Master of Business Administration in Strategy and General Management from Maastricht School of Management, and a Master of Pharmacy from the University of Portsmouth.

Mr. Timothy Drury serves as Mezzan Holding Chief Supply Chain Officer, and brings to Mezzan Holding over 30 years of industry experience in multinational companies, including Americana Foods where his last position was Chief Supply Chain Officer.

He is also a 20-year Unilever veteran, where he managed supply chains for food, beverage, and FMCG lines across multiple continents.

Mr. Timothy Drury holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Southampton.