# Nawaf AlKoheji

> Nawaf Mohamed AlKoheji is a Bahraini entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of Reete, and founder of The Collective Hub. He led Tenmou from 2018 to 2024 after roles in catering and at Tamkeen, including directing the Bahrain Shopping Festival. His current work focuses on executive retreats and leadership, strategy and governance programmes across the GCC.

- **Role:** CEO & Co-Founder at Reete
- **Organizations:** Reete, The Collective Hub, Tenmou, The Culinary Company, Tamkeen, Naseem International School, Malaeb (historical board role), Unipal (historical board role), Rotaract Club of Bahrain (historical presidency)
- **Nationality:** Bahraini
- **Education:** BA in International Relations, minor in Management, Webster University, London, MBA, University of the Incarnate Word
- **Known for:** Founded The Collective Hub in Bahrain., Led Tenmou as CEO from 2018 to 2024., Co-founded Reete with Melody Mercedes.

## Career timeline

- **2010** — Started Food Limited, a monthly subscription meal-delivery business inspired by Delhi’s tiffin culture; the venture later became known as The Culinary Company.
- **2014** — Served as president of Rotaract Club of Bahrain, June–October, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- **2015–2016** — Directed the second Bahrain Shopping Festival, running December 24, 2015 to January 23, 2016, through his work at Tamkeen.
- **2016–2018** — Managing Director of The Culinary Company, according to his 2026 public professional biography.
- **2018–2024** — CEO of Tenmou.
- **2018** — Founded The Collective Hub, according to his November 2023 interview; this is the founder’s stated inception date, distinct from later branch launches.
- **2019** — Completed VC Unlocked associated with 500 Startups and Stanford University, according to LinkedIn.
- **2021** — Received the World Business Angels Investment Forum Qualified Angel Investor credential, according to LinkedIn.
- **2022** — Oversaw Tenmou work including a CIPE mentoring programme, the Bahrain Bay Collective Hub branch launch and the seventh MENA Angel Investors Summit.
- **2024–present** — CEO and co-founder of Reete; independent board member of Naseem International School, as documented in a 2026 Bahrain Bourse filing.

## Achievements

- Founded The Collective Hub in Bahrain.
- Led Tenmou as CEO from 2018 to 2024.
- Co-founded Reete with Melody Mercedes.
- Directed the Bahrain Shopping Festival.
- Received a Labor Day Award of Excellence in May 2013, according to his LinkedIn profile.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — A Bahrain Bourse nomination disclosure identifies him as CEO and founder of Reete from 2024, independent board member of Naseem International School from 2024, and Tenmou CEO during 2018–2024. This is a nomination record, not evidence of election to the nominating company’s board.
- **2024-02** — Participated in an Atlantic Council and Bahrain FinTech Bay workshop on scaling Bahraini women-led businesses, discussing founders, market fit and local investment.

## Links

- Website: https://reete.co/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nawafalkoheji/

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Last updated: 2026-10-26