Kuwait Finance House Bahrain announces key appointment

Mr. Mariani joins KFH-Bahrain from Sophia Antipolis Science Park (France), Europe's leading science park, where he served as Managing Director of Public Affairs and Cooperation.

Bringing more than 15 years experience in the areas of private-public partnerships and corporate strategies with particular focus in science and technology parks, Mr. Mariani has been the driving force behind major international partnerships involving science parks around the world.

Mr. Mariani adds significant depth and expertise and will play an important role in advising and overseeing the development of a state-of-the-art science and technology park in Bahrain, for which the Bank announced initial plans in 2005.

Commenting on the appointment, Mr.Abdulhakeem AlKhayyat, General Manager of KFH-Bahrain said;

"We are delighted to announce this appointment. Mr Mariani is a talented professional with extensive experience in the development of such ground breaking initiatives. His appointment will add significant depth and expertise to our efforts in the field of science and technology."

"We are confident that his experience in this area will be a great asset to KFH-Bahrain and our ongoing efforts to drive further development in the areas of science and technology."

Mr. Mariani holds a Master in Science and Information Technology (MSIT) from Nice Sophia Antipolis University, were he also served as a strategic communications lecturer.
He is currently the unique holder in France of a terminal academic professional doctoral degree (DIT).