Who We Are

How We Began

More than a century. Always moving forward.

From a family trading company to a regional food ingredients group. A story of people, partnerships, and the commitment to keep evolving.

Our story started in 1920 One enduring belief: relationships are built for the long term.

Our journey

Every chapter brings us closer to the people and markets we serve.

1920–1969

Our foundations

A family enterprise. A defining direction.

  • 1920

    A story begins

    Wadi and Hanna Finan establish a first-generation family trading company. Lasting relationships become the foundation of the business.

  • 1967

    A defining partnership

    Finan becomes the sole agent for Grinsted Værket, later part of Danisco. A new chapter in specialty food ingredients begins.

  • 1969

    The next generation

    Mr. Sami Finan assumes leadership, carrying the family’s commitment forward.

1984–1998

Building our base

Stronger roots. A wider perspective.

  • 1984

    At home in Amman

    The company relocates to Amman, establishing the headquarters from which its regional story will grow.

  • 1998

    A third generation leads

    Mr. Nasri Kassisieh Finan takes the helm, guiding further specialization, professionalization, and regional expansion.

2001–2017

Closer to our customers

Local presence across a growing region.

  • 2001

    Damascus

    Operations begin in Syria, opening a new stage of regional expansion.

  • 2006

    Beirut

    A local operation strengthens support for customers in Lebanon and the wider Levant.

  • 2012

    Erbil

    Finan establishes a presence in the Kurdistan Region and northern Iraq.

  • 2017

    Baghdad

    A dedicated operation expands support for customers across Federal Iraq.

2022–2026

The next chapter

Investing in what comes next.

  • 2022

    Room to grow

    An expanded Amman head office supports a growing team and new capabilities.

  • 2024

    Built for regional growth

    Finan strengthens its organizational structure and expands its strategic relationship with IFF.

  • 2025

    Across the GCC

    Operations begin in Dubai, Riyadh, and Jeddah.

  • 2025–2026

    A new chapter in Pakistan

    An ingredients distribution agreement and a local operation in Karachi extend Finan’s regional reach.

A business shaped by every generation

The people change. The commitment endures. Family heritage continues to inform how we build for the future.

1920 The founders

Wadi & Hanna Finan

The beginning of a family enterprise, built around personal commitment and lasting relationships.

1969 The second generation

Mr. Sami Finan

Continuing the family business as a new direction in specialty ingredients takes shape.

1998 The third generation

Mr. Nasri Kassisieh Finan

Guiding specialization, professionalization, and the next stage of regional expansion.

Finan today

Our legacy is still being written.

Family heritage, international partnerships, and local expertise come together in the Finan of today. Our Board of Directors and professional management team continue to invest in our people, capabilities, and regional presence.

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80+ people across our regional operations A shared commitment to what comes next.

The experience of yesterday. The capabilities of tomorrow.

Built on trust. Ready for what’s next.

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