Kutayba Y. Alghanim: The Brain Behind the Multi-Billion Dollar Company

Kutayba Y. Alghanim, Chairman, Alghanim Industries “The greatest legacy one can pass on to one’s children and grandchildren is not money but rather a legacy of character and faith.” This quote from Bill Graham holds true for Kutayba Y. Alghanim. Though the Alhanim industry was passed on to Kutayba Y. Alghanim by his father, Kutayba’s selfless character, dedication, and sacrifices helped the company reach new heights.  Kutayba Alghanim is the chairman of Alghanim Industries and has played a pivotal role in the development of the company. Under Kutayba’s leadership and guidance, Alghanim Industries has transformed itself from a regional player into an innovative, modern corporation with an intense competitive focus on global best practices and world-class talent that continues to raise the bar for businesses throughout the region.  As the chairman of the company, Kutayba is deeply involved in setting the vision and the strategy of the company, ensuring that it continues on a trajectory of growth and prosperity.  Family Legacy  Kutayba Alghanim’s father, Yusuf Alghanum, and grandfather, Ahmed Alghanim, were the ones who laid the foundation for the success of Alghanim Industries. His grandfather, Ahmed Alghanim, initially specialized as a pearl merchant and later built and grew a successful pearl diving business. As time passed, Ahmed Alghanim found new business opportunities and prospered in all of them.  Early in the 1930s, Kutayba’s father, Yusuf Alghanim, took over the family business