Dr. Mohamed Kalmoor
General Partner and Chief Strategist
Academic Background
Graduate Studies (with Honours): University of Essex, United Kingdom
Doctorate in Economics: University of Colorado, USA
Career & Experience
Dr. Mohamed Kalmoor brings three decades of distinguished service in the banking and financial sector to his role as General Partner and Chief Strategist at Masader Capital. His career represents one of the most accomplished trajectories in GCC banking — spanning central banking, investment finance, and commercial banking at the most senior levels.
Dr. Kalmoor joined the Central Bank of Oman in August 1978, rising through the institution over nearly two decades to serve as its Executive Vice President from 1995 until June 2000. In that role, he was a key architect of Oman's monetary policy framework and financial regulatory environment during a formative period in the country's economic development.
Following his tenure at the Central Bank, Dr. Kalmoor served as Managing Director of the Oman Investment and Finance Company, and subsequently as Deputy Chairman of Bank Sohar's Board Committee — further broadening his experience across investment finance and commercial banking governance.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kalmoor has served on several influential national committees, including the Capital Market Authority's Board, the Higher Education Council, the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation, and various national economic committees — reflecting the breadth of his influence beyond the banking sector.
His professional excellence was formally recognised in 2014 when he was named Best Banking CEO Oman — an accolade that reflects both his commercial success and the respect he commands across the regional financial community.At Masader Capital, Dr. Kalmoor applies this exceptional institutional knowledge to client strategy, market positioning, and the identification of opportunities across the GCC and broader emerging markets.
Function:
General Partner, Strategy
Regions Active:
Oman, GCC
Expertise:
Central banking, investment finance, commercial banking, economic policy
- 30+ years in GCC banking, monetary policy, and financial regulation
- Executive Vice President, Central Bank of Oman (1995–2000)
- Managing Director, Oman Investment and Finance Company
- Deputy Chairman, Bank Sohar Board Committee
- Member: Capital Market Authority Board, Higher Education Council, IORA
Named Best Banking CEO, Oman 2014
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