Raid Ismail is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in direct investments and operational value creation, currently serving as Senior Director and Co-Head of MENA Direct Investments at the Public Investment Fund (PIF). Previously, Raid held the position of General Manager at Mawarid Food Company Ltd., and served as an Independent Board Member at Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Raid was the Managing Partner at House of Retail LLC and CEO of Saudi Tadawi Health Care Group. Raid has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from George Mason University's Costello College of Business and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London Business School.