Elias Karaan

Elias Karaan is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the real estate sector. Currently serving as Senior Executive Director at Gulf Finance House since September 2012, Elias manages the bank's real estate portfolio across the MENA region while exploring opportunities in the USA and England. Prior to this role, Elias was Vice President and Managing Director at Reef Island from March 2002 to July 2012, where responsibilities included the comprehensive development of Reef Island in Bahrain, overseeing everything from conceptual planning to infrastructure and residential and leisure elements. Elias holds a Master of Science in Engineering Science from The University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clemson University.