Our team brings decades of combined experience across global markets, institutional asset management, and cross-border investments, united by a commitment to excellence and client success.
Join Our TeamFounder & Chief Executive Officer
Omar founded HAMRI CAPITAL in 2025 with a vision to bridge North African and North American capital markets. With over 15 years of experience in institutional asset management, Omar has built a reputation for identifying undervalued opportunities across emerging and developed markets. His expertise spans private equity, venture capital, and public market strategies. Prior to founding HAMRI CAPITAL, he held senior positions at leading investment firms in both Morocco and North America, where he managed multi-billion dollar portfolios and led cross-border transaction teams. Omar is passionate about creating sustainable investment solutions that generate long-term value while fostering economic development in the regions where we operate.
Chief Investment Officer
Sarah leads HAMRI CAPITAL's investment committee and oversees portfolio strategy across all asset classes. She brings 12+ years of experience from top-tier hedge funds and private equity firms, including roles at Bridgewater Associates and Apollo Global Management. Sarah specializes in quantitative analysis, risk management, and developing systematic investment frameworks that combine fundamental research with advanced analytics. Her track record includes generating consistent alpha across multiple market cycles and building high-performing investment teams. Sarah holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Ph.D. in Financial Economics from MIT. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and has published research on market efficiency and portfolio optimization.
Head of North Africa Operations
Oussama directs our Tangier headquarters and leads investment origination across North Africa and the Middle East. He previously served as Deputy Director at the Moroccan Capital Market Authority, where he played a key role in modernizing the country's financial regulatory framework and attracting foreign institutional capital. With deep expertise in Islamic finance, infrastructure investments, and public-private partnerships, Oussama has been instrumental in structuring some of the region's largest cross-border transactions. His extensive network across government, private sector, and multilateral institutions provides HAMRI CAPITAL with unique deal flow and market intelligence. Oussama holds degrees from Sciences Po Paris and INSEAD, and is fluent in Arabic, French, and English.
Managing Director, Private Markets
David oversees HAMRI CAPITAL's private equity and venture capital strategies. His career spans 18 years in private markets, including roles at major Canadian pension funds such as CPP Investments and OMERS, where he led investments in technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors. David has extensive experience in deal sourcing, due diligence, value creation, and exit strategies. He has served on the boards of numerous portfolio companies and guided them through periods of significant growth and operational transformation. His investment approach emphasizes partnership with management teams and a long-term perspective on value creation. David holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University and is a CFA charterholder. He serves on the advisory board of several venture capital funds and mentors early-stage entrepreneurs.
The values that guide our team in every decision and interaction
We operate with unwavering ethical standards and transparency in all client relationships and investment decisions.
We pursue the highest standards of professional performance, continuous learning, and institutional-quality execution.
Our clients' long-term success is our primary objective, guiding every strategy and portfolio decision we make.