Adel Fakhro is Managing Director of Fakhro Group, one of Bahrain's largest conglomerates, with interests in general trading, logistics and services. Educated in Bahrain, England and Lebanon, he has been a leading figure in the world of Bahraini commerce for over forty years. He has also played an active role in public service, supporting the foundation of Ibn Khaldoun National School, and currently serves as Chairman of the Bahrain Down's Syndrome Society.