Endeavor Jordan has announced a leadership transition, naming Samer Al Aloul of Capital Invest as Chairman of the Board, alongside Yousef Shamoun (Co-founder of ZenHR) and Qais Sabri (Founder & CEO of Eon Dental) as Vice Chairs. The new appointments are set to guide the organization through its next chapter of growth and entrepreneurial impact.
The leadership change follows the successful tenure of Chairwoman Nadia Al Saeed and Vice Chairman Maher Kaddoura, under whom Endeavor Jordan significantly expanded its influence both locally and within Endeavor’s global network.
With over 26 years of banking experience at top-tier institutions including CitiGroup, Standard Chartered, Audi Group, and Capital Bank Group, Al Aloul brings a wealth of financial expertise and regional insight. His leadership portfolio spans executive roles across Jordan, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
“I’m honored to take on this role at such a pivotal moment for entrepreneurship in Jordan,” said Al Aloul. “Endeavor’s mission to support high-impact entrepreneurs resonates deeply with me. I look forward to working alongside a diverse and accomplished board to amplify our support for the next generation of founders.”
The Vice Chair appointments further strengthen the board’s entrepreneurial perspective. Yousef Shamoun and Qais Sabri, both Endeavor Entrepreneurs, bring deep operational expertise and a proven track record of scaling innovative companies in the MENA region.
Endeavor Jordan’s Board of Directors includes some of the most influential figures in Jordan’s business and tech landscape, such as:
- Ahmad Abu Ghazaleh – CEO, International Wings Group & Abdali Hospital
- Ali Al-Husry – Director, Hikma Pharmaceuticals
- Faisal Al Jalahma – Acting CEO, Umniah
- Fahad Al Jasem – CEO, Zain Jordan
- Ghassan Muasher – CEO, Ahli Fintech
- Michael Wakileh – CEO, ProgressSoft Corporation
- Randa Sadik – CEO, Arab Bank
- Said Darwazah – Chairman, Hikma Pharmaceuticals
- Safwan Masri – Dean, Georgetown University–Qatar
- Walid Tahabsem – President & CEO, Integrated Technology Group
Entrepreneurs on the board include:
- Hussam Hammo – Founder & CEO, Tamatem Games
- Jalil Allabadi – Co-founder & CEO, Altibbi
- Zeid Husban – Serial entrepreneur
Founded in 2009, Endeavor Jordan is part of the Endeavor Global Network, which spans 45+ markets and supports 2,900+ high-impact entrepreneurs. As of 2024, Endeavor Entrepreneurs have collectively created $88.5 billion in revenue and over 4 million jobs worldwide.
Through this new leadership, Endeavor Jordan reaffirms its commitment to supporting scale-ups and transformative businesses that shape the economy, empower innovation, and inspire the next generation through the Endeavor Multiplier Effect™.
