Manama, Bahrain – Mazad, Bahrain’s premier online auctions platform and a portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company, announced the appointment of Nezar Hasan Habib as Chief Executive Officer, effective 20 July 2025.
Nezar brings over 20 years of leadership experience across telecom and banking sectors in Bahrain and the UAE, having most recently served as Director of SME at STC Bahrain. He has a strong record in building high-performing teams, executing impactful marketing campaigns, designing innovative go-to-market strategies, and driving business growth.
Mazad’s Board of Directors, chaired by Marwa Khaled Al Saad, expressed confidence in Nezar’s ability to lead the company into its next growth phase. The Board also extended gratitude to outgoing CEO Talal Aloraifi for his transformative leadership that positioned Mazad as Bahrain’s trusted leading auction platform.
Marwa Khaled Al Saad stated, “We are excited to welcome Nezar at a pivotal moment for Mazad. With a clear strategy and strong team, we aim to deepen government partnerships, diversify the portfolio, expand into new segments, and foster a customer-first culture that delivers long-term value.”
Nezar Hasan Habib said, “I am honored to lead Mazad, a company renowned for innovation and trust in the auction space. I look forward to accelerating innovation, enhancing operational excellence, and positioning Mazad as a regional benchmark alongside the Board and our talented team.”
