“Although today he serves as Vice Chairman of one of the largest holding companies in Kuwait, Faisal Al Ayyar began his career in a much different environment. Studying aviation in the US, Mr. Al Ayyar completed his training in 1976 and became a fighter pilot in the Kuwait Air Force. What he learned from the military—planning, strategy, discipline and risk assessment—has clearly served him well in his position leading a group of companies with interests in financial services, media, real estate, manufacturing and education.”