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    • Home
    • Who we are
      • Our People
      • About us
    • Capabilities
      • Armament Program
      • Business Development
      • Spare Parts
      • MRO
      • AGE & SPV
    • Our Partners
    • Certifications
    • Contact Us
MTA
  • Home
  • Who we are
    • Our People
    • About us
  • Capabilities
    • Armament Program
    • Business Development
    • Spare Parts
    • MRO
    • AGE & SPV
  • Our Partners
  • Certifications
  • Contact Us

Our People

Talal Al Zain - Chairman & Founder

Jacob Kristiansen - Co-Founder Vice President Research & Intelligence

Talal Al Zain - Chairman & Founder

Talal brings over 40 years of investment and corporate management experience in the GCC. Known for his impeccable character, Talal Al Zain has been a driving force in bringing strong governance and transparency to businesses in Bahrain. As a founding board member and the first CEO of Bahrain’s SWF, Mumtalakat Holding Company 

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John D. Smith - CEO & Co-Founder

Jacob Kristiansen - Co-Founder Vice President Research & Intelligence

Talal Al Zain - Chairman & Founder

John is a seasoned Senior Executive in Aviation Supply & Logistics with a proven P&L and operational leadership abilities – evidenced by a track record of driving performance improvement initiatives and building delivery capabilities to support the strategic aspirations of start-ups, SME, and Multi-National Corporations.  

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Jacob Kristiansen - Co-Founder Vice President Research & Intelligence

Jacob Kristiansen - Co-Founder Vice President Research & Intelligence

Jacob Kristiansen - Co-Founder Vice President Research & Intelligence

  Jacob  started his professional career working in Extreme Adventure Sport and expedition work in the Nordic and  Arctics. Working with and training special forces.

He later went on to work in live communication and PR.  Jacob M Kristiansen is an international live communication and meeting professional who has more than 25 years' experience with him.

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