Leadership

Honoring the enduring legacy of our esteemed late Chairman

Mr. Farouk Yousif Almoayyed.

Former Chairman

His visionary approach and bold decision to acquire Ashrafs from its former management in 1994 marked a pivotal milestone in our journey to success. Through his leadership, ambition, and unwavering dedication, he transformed the company into a thriving enterprise. He instilled in us the importance of learning from failure and continually moving forward.

Mohammed Farouk Almoayyed

Chairman

Chairman’s Message

Founded in 1913 with a humble shop in the souk, Ashrafs W.L.L. has grown into one of Bahrain’s premier high-end retailers and distributors. Representing major international brands in consumer electronics, imaging, fashion, household goods, and business equipment on an exclusive agency basis, Ashrafs holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving Sony distributors in the Middle East.

With a network of prestigious retail outlets and an extensive dealer distribution channel, Ashrafs combines a proactive approach to market evolution with the adaptability needed to navigate rapidly changing technological and economic conditions. This drives its mission to lead, innovate, and set benchmarks of quality across all its divisions.

Dedicated to supporting Bahrain’s economic growth and social well-being, Ashrafs consistently delivers value-added products and services. Positioned on a strong foundation, the company is fully prepared to achieve new milestones and reach greater heights of excellence.

I take great pride in the legacy and accomplishments of Ashrafs W.L.L., which stand as a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our vision to lead the market, embrace new opportunities, and adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of commerce and technology. With the continued trust of our partners, customers, and employees, I am confident that Ashrafs will achieve new milestones and make a lasting impact on Bahrain’s economic and social development. Together, we are ready to shape a future of growth, success, and shared prosperity

Amal Yousuf Almoayyed

Executive Director

Executive Director’s Message

Ashrafs represents a captivating world of international brands, synonymous with the iconic names we proudly own. Over the past 100+ years, our journey has seen us emerge as Bahrain’s leading retailer and distributor of globally renowned brands in Electronics, Photography, Homeware, and FMCG.  

Our relentless pursuit of quality drives us to continually set new goals and renew our commitments, staying aligned with global trends, innovations, and local values. Guided by our core principles—Consistency in Quality, Commitment to Customers, and Concern for Value—we’ve proudly embraced our slogan, The Sign of Quality.  

Dedicated to sustainability, customer satisfaction, corporate philanthropy, and job creation, we have undertaken a complete digital transformation of our core operations. Staying ahead of market trends, we launched our e-commerce platform in 2019 www.ashrafsbahrain.com, designed to meet the needs of our discerning customers and deliver an exceptional online shopping experience.  

Innovation inspires us to think differently and act more effectively. In an industry driven by technological advancements, we take pride in offering products that combine innovation and technical precision, enriching the lives of our customers on the island. As we continue to garner accolades, we’ve learned that success stems not from occasional actions but from consistent efforts. Our journey toward excellence remains steadfast.  

Management Team

Kumaran

General Manager – Electronics

Lalit Desai

Financial Controller

Ranjith KK

Senior Manager – IT

Vinod Mathews

Divisional Manager – FMCG

Christopher Lymon

Divisional Manager – FMCG

Dileep Panicker

Marketing Manager

Rufus Pinto

Manager – Logistics

A.Jalil Al Shakhoori

Divisional Head – Photography

Rajasekhar

Manager – Internal Audit