# Marwan Bin Yousuf Al Serkal

> Marwan Bin Yousuf Al Serkal is a Dubai-based Emirati entrepreneur and former banking executive who founded Carter & White in 2016. He developed the label from cotton essentials into apparel, home textiles and bespoke yacht linens, with international retail expansion and an AED 40 million Series A announced in 2023. His professional background includes HSBC and Credit Suisse, and he is identified as secretary-general by TAGMOA.

- **Role:** Founder & CEO at Carter & White
- **Organizations:** Carter & White, The Precious Yield Company, TAGMOA, M Investment Capital Holdings, HSBC (former), Credit Suisse (former), BH Mubasher / BHM Capital (former board role), Al Islami Foods (former board role)
- **Nationality:** Emirati
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School, Executive MBA, Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School)
- **Known for:** Founded Carter & White in 2016., Led expansion into bespoke yacht textiles and hospitality linen supply., Carter & White announced AED 40 million Series A funding in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **2004-2012** — Operations Manager at Premium Financial Services, according to public professional directories.
- **2012-2016** — Commercial Banking Manager at HSBC.
- **2016-2023** — Worked at Credit Suisse, with Vice President and Director roles recorded in professional directories.
- **2016** — Founded Carter & White in Dubai and launched online sales.
- **2017** — Began department-store distribution, according to his 2023 interview.
- **2018** — Introduced the Yacht Collection and exhibited at boat shows in Dubai and Cannes.
- **2020** — Carter & White announced partnerships with Jannah Hotels & Resorts and yacht builder Dynamiq.
- **2021** — Owned-store phase began, according to his 2023 interview.
- **2023** — Carter & White announced AED 40 million Series A funding and opened its first international store in Porto Cervo.
- **2025** — Carter & White became an official sponsor of Dubai Basketball.
- **2026** — A May interview reported 14 stores and a target of 100 by 2030.

## Achievements

- Founded Carter & White in 2016.
- Led expansion into bespoke yacht textiles and hospitality linen supply.
- Carter & White announced AED 40 million Series A funding in 2023.
- Opened a first international store in Porto Cervo in 2023.
- Fourteen stores were reported in May 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Villa88 published an interview reporting 14 stores across the UAE, wider Gulf and Europe, with 100 stores and a potential listing discussed for 2030.
- **2025-02** — Dubai Basketball announced Carter & White as an official sponsor, supplying bespoke travel clothing for players and staff that season.

## Links

- Website: https://carterandwhite.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marwan-bin-yousuf-al-serkal-5369517a/

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Last updated: 2026-10-15