Ahmad Hamzeh Ahmad Tantash
| Ahmad Hamzeh Ahmad Tantash | |
|---|---|
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| Born | September 29, 1967 Jordan |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Jordanian |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Jordan George Washington University London Business School Harvard Business School (exec. ed.) |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive, investor |
| Known for | Leadership at Jordinvest; Founding TIS Group and TIS Technology; Panelist on 'Dragon’s Den: Al Aareen' (Lebanon) |
| Title | CEO & Vice Chairman of Jordinvest |
Ahmad Hamzeh Ahmad Tantash (Arabic: أحمد حمزة أحمد طنطش; born 29 September 1967) is a Jordanian investment banker, entrepreneur, and former IT executive. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Jordan, an M.Sc. in Information Systems Technology from George Washington University, and an Executive MBA from London Business School, complemented by executive programs at Harvard Business School.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Born on 29 September 1967 in Jordan, Tantash completed his B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Jordan (1990), followed by an M.Sc. in Information Systems Technology at George Washington University (1992). He later earned an Executive MBA from London Business School (1998) and attends Harvard Business School’s President’s Seminar in Business Administration every year.[4][2]
Career
Early IT and financial ventures
In 1993, Tantash founded Tantash Information Systems Technology (TIS Technology), part of the broader TIS Group, becoming one of Jordan’s top IT firms by 1995. After a six-month stint at UBS in Zurich (2002, FX, equity, fixed income, structured products), he returned to Jordan and founded Imcan Financial Services in 2003 (brokerage and market research).[3]
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Appointed CEO & Vice Chairman at Jordan Investment Trust PLC (Jordinvest) in 2005, he steered it to advise on high-profile regional deals and forge strategic partnerships (e.g., with IFC via First Education Holding).[5]
He also:
- Chairs Jordinvest and Al-Ehdathiat for Real Estate
- Vice Chairman roles at Jordan National Shipping Lines and First Education Holding (schools in UAE/Egypt)[3]
Other leadership & board roles
- Member of the board and credit committee at Investbank (1999–2010)[6][7]
- Board member of Jordan Motorsport
- Supporter and board contributor at INJAZ; founding board member of INT@J
- Former Chairman of JABA (Jordan-American Business Association), contributing to the U.S.–Jordan Free Trade Agreement[3]
He has also held board roles across food, tourism, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and education sectors.
Jordan Economic Vision 2025–2029
Tantash served as part of the investment committee overseeing Jordan Economic Vision 2025–2029, a major national economic strategy initiative.
Dragon’s Den
Ahmad Tantash was one of the panel investors on the Lebanese edition of Dragon’s Den: Al Aareen (Arabic: عرين التنين), which aired on Future TV in 2007. In his role as a “Dragon,” he evaluated business pitches and negotiated potential investments.[8]
Expertise
Tantash’s professional strengths include:
- Corporate governance and board leadership
- Financial markets and brokerage
- Real estate investment
- Strategic advisory and asset allocation
Affiliations & Impact
- Founding member, INT@J
- Former Chairman, American Chamber of Commerce in Jordan; JABA (related to Free Trade Agreement advocacy)[3]
- Member, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)
Personal life
Married to Dana since 2002, Ahmad Tantash is a father to four children: Jana, Hamza, Zaid, and Serene.[3]
See also
References
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ahmad Hamzeh Ahmad Tantash biography". Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Ahmad Tantash – Digital Arabia Success Stories". Retrieved 2025-09-02.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Ahmad Tantash Profile". Retrieved 2025-09-02.
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