Hazem Sukar

Chief Compliance & Governance Officer at Al Sulaiman Group

Speaker

Hazem Sukar is a seasoned expert in Governance, Risk, and Compliance with over 20 years of experience, specializing in the development and implementation of family governance frameworks for multi-generational businesses in the Middle East. His work spans the design of family constitutions, succession planning structures, and conflict resolution mechanisms that help family enterprises preserve unity, values, and long-term sustainability.

Hazem has played a key role in advising prominent family businesses on establishing governance models that balance family values with modern business practices, ensuring alignment between family interests and corporate strategy. His expertise also extends to regulatory compliance, IPO readiness, and ESG integration—core pillars that support institutional resilience in family-owned enterprises.

He is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He also completed executive programs in Family Business Governance at MIT Sloan and Sustainability Leadership at Yale School of Management.

Hazem is a thought leader on the future of family governance in the region, known for his practical, values-based approach to helping families build legacy-driven institutions.