Lim Say Cheong

Chief Executive Officer

As Chief Executive Officer of SVCIC, Lim is responsible for the overall performance of the company and for leading the development and execution of long-term strategies aimed at creating shareholder value. He leads all the company’s business activities, including Advisory, Arrangement and Distribution.

Lim was formerly the CEO of Lootah Global Capital, a financial services company licensed by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). He also had a stint with Nomura Islamic Asset Management where he was responsible for the Sharia-compliant business development.

Lim previously worked for more than a decade in the UAE, first with Noor Islamic Bank as Executive Director for Global Markets and then as Executive Vice President and Head of Investment Banking with Al Hilal Bank, where he led the development and growth of its Capital Markets, Asset Management and Wealth Management businesses. Under his leadership, the Al Hilal GCC Equity Fund was voted the Best Islamic Fund in 2013 and 2014.

Lim graduated from the prestigious INSEAD Business School (France) with Global Executive MBA. He also holds Diploma in Islamic Finance from CIMA UK, and Masters in Financial Planning from USC, Australia. He was awarded the Financial Engineering Certificate from Columbia University and has passed the Capital Market Examination-1 and the Corporate Finance Examination, mandated by the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA). Lim was conferred the Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation, the good standard of financial planning by the CFP Board USA. 

A renowned Islamic Finance practitioner and industry thought leader, Lim regularly contributes articles on Islamic Finance and has been invited to speak at conferences around the world. As an acknowledgment of his leadership excellence, Lim was awarded the acclaimed Cambridge Islamic Finance Leadership Award 2022 by Clare College, University of Cambridge.

Shameer Abubacker

Chief Financial Officer

Shameer Abubacker is the CFO of the Saudi Venture Capital Investment Company, a Sharia-compliant investment firm authorized by the Capital Market Authority of KSA. His duties include championing the transformation of the business and financial landscape by crafting strategies that align with the company's goals. He advises the CEO and the Board of Directors on financial strategies, identifies potential fiscal risks, and plays a pivotal role in leading the finance department, establishing internal controls, developing systems, and formulating policies and procedures. Additionally, he oversees internal audit activities from inception to the final report, covering strategic, operational, compliance, and financial audits that focus on the company's primary business risks and significant initiatives.

Previously, he was the Tax and Accounting Manager at Branch POSCO E&C Company, a subsidiary of POSCO Holding, registered in South Korea, and held membership with SOCPA (Saudi Organization for Chartered and Professional Accountants). Shameer Abubacker has over a decade of experience in tax and accounting within KSA, starting at Mizat Al Khaleej Holding Company as Chief Accountant, then progressing to Accounting Manager and department head.

Shameer Abubacker holds a postgraduate degree in commerce from Calicut University, one of India's most esteemed universities, and an MBA from the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM) Global, specializing in portfolio and corporate finance management. He is currently pursuing ACCA qualifications from the global professional accounting body that offers the Chartered Certified Accountant certification. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree with a specialization in income tax, travel, and tourism from the University of Calicut, India, and has successfully completed the CME-1 examination by CMA Saudi Arabia.