• About Alghanim Industries

A Legacy That Powers Our Journey

Behind every GTRC milestone stands a larger story—one shaped by the legacy and forward-thinking vision of Alghanim Industries.

 

Driving Transformation Across Industries

For decades, Alghanim Industries has been more than a parent company. It has been a catalyst for transformation—continuously expanding its footprint across industries, from retail and automotive to food, technology, and beyond. Today, that story is evolving faster than ever.

 

Shaping the Future of Kuwait

From introducing cutting-edge solutions like satellite connectivity through global partnerships, to launching new ventures in sustainable mobility and electric vehicle infrastructure, Alghanim Industries is actively shaping the future of Kuwait's economy.

 

Building with Purpose

At the same time, its commitment goes beyond business-driven by a deep connection to community, innovation, and long-term impact. Whether through environmental initiatives, youth development programs, or national campaigns that celebrate Kuwait's identity, the group continues to build with purpose.

 

A Spirit That Lives Within GTRC

This spirit of progress and responsibility flows directly into GTRC.

 

Growing Forward, Together

It's what drives us to think bigger, move faster, and deliver more—every single day. Because being part of Alghanim Industries means being part of a legacy that doesn't just grow with the market, but helps shape where it's going.

Key facts and figures about Alghanim Industries:

  • We deal with over 300 global brands and agencies.
  • We have a strong presence in the Middle East, India and Turkey, with operations currently extending to Eastern Europe, Africa, East and Southeast Asia.
  • We are a market leader in almost every major business in each major geographical area in which we operate.
  • We employ almost 14,000 employees from across 64 nationalities.
  • We have a long history of success built upon the early adoption of global best practices.
  • We are a highly-respected family and brand name in the region.

Mahmoud Samara

(Chief Executive Officer)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Mahmoud Samara

Prior to joining Alghanim Industries, Mahmoud had a successful career with General Motors (GM) spanning over 18 years. He started his career with GM Middle East & Africa operations and quickly gained leadership roles of increasing responsibility across four continents, with cross functional experience in the areas of sales, marketing, aftersales, manufacturing, customer experience and general management. He gained insight into the manufacturing side of the GM business through various management roles at the Oshawa Assembly plant in Ontario Canada, and under his leadership, the plant earned four JD Power Quality Awards for the launches of multiple vehicles. As the Managing Director of Cadillac Canada, he reinvented the brand as contemporary luxury brand, and delivered three consecutive years of record retail sales.

Mahmoud's experience as a leader is centered around organizational transformation. As General Motors Global Director of Enterprise Customer Experience, he enhanced the company's digital presence, and introduced online retail shopping tools in the process. As Cadillac's Vice President of Sales, Service and Marketing for North America, Mahmoud played a leading role in transforming the brand into an all-electric vehicle future and delivered record sales growth and dealer profitability. In 2021 Mahmoud was named one of automotive's Rising Stars by the Automotive News publication. As President and Managing Director of GM Europe based in Zurich Switzerland, he led the development and implementation of GM's mobility start-up business in Europe.

Mahmoud holds an MBA from Findlay University in Ohio, and a bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of Toledo, Ohio. In addition, Mahmoud undertook Transformational Leadership and Design Thinking courses at Stanford Graduate School of Business.