United with Purpose

H.E. Mohamed Al Mubarak is a member of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, overseeing some of the Emirate’s most significant institutions across the culture, tourism, media, entertainment, and real estate sectors, HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak plays a critical role in driving Abu Dhabi’s growth as a sustainable, diversified and globally-integrated economy. 

Al Mubarak was appointed as the Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in 2015, where he oversees the cultural development of the Emirate and its promotion as a global destination, through the integration of tourism regulations and the active engagement of local, regional and international audiences. 

Since its inception and under His Excellency’s leadership, DCT Abu Dhabi has achieved remarkable milestones including the opening of Louvre Abu Dhabi in 2017, recognised globally as one of the world’s most iconic cultural attractions, as well as the reopening of Qasr Al Hosn, the oldest landmark in Abu Dhabi, representing the emirate’s evolution into a  modern, global metropolis. 

Al Mubarak is also the Chairman of Aldar Properties, the Emirate’s leading real estate developer, which also plays a key part in the development and provision of international-standard education through Aldar Academies.

In addition, his Excellency is Chairman of Miral Asset Management, where he has led the transformation of key areas within the Emirate, including Yas Island, and has developed strategic partnerships such as the one established with Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi™.  Al Mubarak is also the Chairman of twofour54, Abu Dhabi’s media freezone and content creation hub, which encompasses broadcast, publishing, music, digital media, and gaming. He is also the Chairman of Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the Emirati film production and media company. Through these roles, he continues to guide the Emirate’s urban development as well as the growth of its creative ecosystem.

Al Mubarak is a member of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, where he is joined by international religious leaders, educational scholars, and cultural leaders across the world, to support and spread the values of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence. The Committee provides counsel on various initiatives, including the Abrahamic Family House, which is to be built in Abu Dhabi. 

His Excellency also serves as Vice-Chair on the Foundation Board of ALIPH, the international alliance for the protection of heritage in conflict areas.  Furthermore, Al Mubarak is a board member of the Emirates Schools Establishment, an independent federal entity with a mandate to manage and operate public schools.

Al Mubarak is a graduate of Northeastern University (Boston, USA), with a double major in Economics and Political Science.

Waleed serves as Mubadala’s Deputy Group CEO and has strategic oversight of the company’s broad investment portfolio and special projects. He is a member of Mubadala’s Investment Committee, which is mandated to develop policies, establish guidelines, and review proposed projects and investments to ensure they align with the organization’s business objectives.
Waleed is also the Chairman of Mubadala’s Investment & Business Planning Committee, which approves transactions within a certain financial threshold and is responsible for annual and multi-year business planning. Furthermore, Waleed oversees Mubadala’s Real Assets and Credit & Special Situations platforms.

Prior to joining Mubadala, Waleed worked with the UAE Offsets Program Bureau as a Senior Project Manager. Past roles also include working with McKinsey & Company as a consultant.

Waleed serves as the Chairman of Waha Capital, Mubadala Capital, and the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE), as well as the Co-Chairman of the US-UAE Business Council. He is the Vice Chairman of Aldar and a member of the Board of Trustees of Cleveland Clinic in the United States. Additionally, he holds board positions at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Hub71, Ellipses Pharma Limited, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Noon, and M42.

Waleed holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University.

His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi is the UAE Minister of Investment and serves as the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer at ADQ.

His Excellency holds the position of Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), AD Ports Group and Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC). He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Aldar Properties.

In addition, His Excellency serves as a member of the Board of Directors at Emirates Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC), Al Dahra Holding and XRG.

Prior to joining ADQ, His Excellency garnered extensive experience across multiple sectors in his tenure with Mubadala Investment Company, where he held several investment management positions covering sectors such as metals and mining, real estate, hospitality, infrastructure, technology, and agriculture.

His Excellency has experience in banking and finance from his tenures with Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi Ship Building and the General Secretariat of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from United Arab Emirates University.

His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash is Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Previously, H.E. held a number of executive roles, including Director General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Media, and Director of the Office of Strategic Affairs at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court.

H.E. also serves as a board member at Mubadala Investment Company.

His Excellency holds an Executive MBA from IMD Business School and a bachelor's degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Sofia Lasky joined IHC in April 2020, bringing extensive expertise in asset management, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, portfolio management, alternative investments, funds, valuation, financing, capital markets, and corporate structuring. With an 18-year tenure at Royal Group, she has played a pivotal role in overseeing the acquisition of numerous companies across key sectors, including real estate, contracting, food processing, preventive healthcare, and capital investments. Her contributions have been instrumental in driving the growth and success of companies within the Royal Group. She has served and continues to serve on the Board of Directors of several prominent companies, including Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH), Aldar Properties PJSC and The National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels. She has also previously been a Board Member of Macquarie Capital Middle East LLC.

Mrs. Lasky holds a bachelor’s degree in management information technology from the United Kingdom.

His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash is Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.

Previously, H.E. held a number of executive roles, including Director General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, Undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Media, and Director of the Office of Strategic Affairs at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court.

H.E. also serves as a board member at Mubadala Investment Company.

Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri is the Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala’s UAE Investments platform. The platform is Mubadala’s national vehicle contributing to accelerate the transformation of the UAE’s economy by building national world class champions, fostering vibrant industrial and commercial clusters, and partnering with world-class global entities. In this role, Dr. Bakheet spearheads the platform's growth and strategic direction while steering its portfolio of national champions in multiple sectors, including energy, metals, aerospace, technology, healthcare, real estate, and infrastructure.

With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, Dr. Bakheet's expertise in the energy and industrial sectors is widely recognized. In his previous tenure at Mubadala, Dr. Bakheet held the position of Executive Director of the UAE Industries unit within the UAE Investments platform. In this capacity, he adeptly managed a portfolio of industrial companies specializing in both renewable and conventional energy, metals, and utilities.

Prior to this, Dr. Bakheet demonstrated his acumen in the energy sector through various leadership roles at Mubadala Energy. As Chief Operating Officer and later CEO, he was instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the company while efficiently managing its operations and resources. He also held the position of Chief Growth Officer, where he was entrusted with spearheading new business development, assets, and overseeing mergers and acquisitions.

Before embarking on his career with Mubadala Energy, Dr. Bakheet had a distinguished tenure at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). There, he was at the forefront of production and facilities engineering for five of ADNOC’s operating companies, encompassing all offshore operations in Abu Dhabi.

He currently serves on the board of or as a member of significant entities and companies:

• Mubadala Energy
• Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA)
• Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar)
• National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed)
• Space42 
• Abu Dhabi Investment Council
• Mubadala Bio 

Dr. Bakheet holds a BSc degree in Petroleum Engineering and applied Mathematics from the University of Tulsa (Oklahoma, USA) and MSc in Environmental Science from UAE University. He also holds an Executive MBA from HCT, UAE and a Doctorate of Business Administration from the College of Business and Economics, UAE University.

Eng. Hamad Salem Mohammed Saeed Al Ameri is the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, one of the fastest-growing investment holding companies based in Abu Dhabi. With a diverse portfolio of more than 250 businesses, Alpha Dhabi operates across key sectors such as healthcare, renewable energy, petrochemicals, real estate, construction, hospitality, and more. A recognized business leader in the UAE, Eng. Al Ameri has been at the helm of Alpha Dhabi Holding since his appointment as Group CEO in 2021, overseeing the company’s rapid and transformative growth. Under his leadership, Alpha Dhabi has evolved into a globally engaged investor, focusing on emerging businesses and future sectors, while contributing significantly to the UAE’s economic growth and diversification.

Today, Alpha Dhabi ranks among the top 15 listed companies in the MENA region, with a market capitalization exceeding USD 30 billion. Eng. Al Ameri’s strategic vision has played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s reach, with a presence now in over 30 countries. In the first year following Alpha Dhabi’s IPO, the company’s overseas revenues increased by over 500%. Through his visionary leadership, Eng. Al Ameri has also established key strategic partnerships with prominent entities such as ADQ, Mubadala, and ADNOC Drilling, which have strengthened Alpha Dhabi’s portfolio and spurred innovation and growth across various sectors. 

Beyond his role at Alpha Dhabi, Eng. Al Ameri holds significant positions in other leading companies in the UAE. He is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company PJSC, Vice Chairman of National Marine Dredging Company, and a Board Member of Aldar Properties PJSC, Pure Health Holding PJSC, and  Mawarid Holding Investment. 

Eng. Al Ameri holds an MBA from the Canadian University and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the American University in Dubai.

Talal Al Dhiyebi is the Group Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Properties, the UAE's leading real estate developer, investor, and manager.

Under his leadership, Aldar has bolstered its presence by expanding its geographic footprint outside of Abu Dhabi to the neighbouring emirates of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, and internationally to Egypt and UK.

Talal serves on the boards of numerous companies, including Abu Dhabi Transport Company, Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, Miral Asset Management, Sandooq Al Wotan, the UAE's national fund focused on social contribution, and Edamah, the real estate arm of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company. Talal also holds the position of Chairman at a number of Aldar businesses, including Aldar Estates, SODIC, and London Square, and is Vice-Chairman of Aldar Education.

Talal is a graduate of Electrical Engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Faisal Falaknaz is the Group Chief Financial and Sustainability Officer at Aldar Properties. In his role, Faisal is responsible for a broad remit that covers finance, corporate finance, investor relations, treasury, group digital services, and sustainability. He also sits across the group’s various executive management committees and boards.

Prior to his current role, Faisal served as Chief Financial Officer of Aldar Investment, Aldar’s core asset management business, which includes Aldar Investment Properties, Aldar Education, Aldar Hospitality, and Principal Investments. 

A seasoned finance and investment professional, Faisal has held several senior roles working for sovereign wealth funds and public companies such as Mubadala Investment Company and Emaar Properties. His experience includes M&A and asset management having deployed capital across the US and Europe as Vice President of Global Real Estate Investments at Mubadala Investment Company.

Faisal holds a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the American University of Sharjah. Faisal is also a CFA charter holder.

Jassem Saleh Busaibe is the Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Investment. He has over 15 years of experience in finance and investment, having held a number of high-profile roles at several private and public sector companies in Abu Dhabi. Prior to joining Aldar, he was the Chief Finance Officer at SENAAT and previously served as CEO of Arady Properties. 

Mr Busaibe was also formerly Senior Vice President of Private Equities at the Abu Dhabi Investment Company, Invest AD, and spent seven years at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), where he worked as a Portfolio Manager focusing on European Equities. 

Mr Busaibe is a CFA Charter holder and holds an MSc in Finance from London Business School, UK.

 

 

Bayan Al Hosani is the Chief People and Communications Officer at Aldar Properties. In her capacity, Bayan is responsible for leading Aldar's talent agenda and advancing its marketing and communications strategy as the company continues to push ahead on its transformational growth journey.

Bayan's career with Aldar started in 2005, and through her hard work and dedication became the first female member of the Executive Management team. In 2019, she was appointed Executive Director of People, Culture & Performance, focusing on creating and maintaining a positive and productive workplace culture supporting Aldar's business strategy. 

Over her time with Aldar, Bayan has played a key role in developing and strengthening the company's position as an employer of choice in the UAE and the real estate sector in general. She has also spearheaded Aldar's Emiratisation strategy, with the company on track to create 1,000 jobs for UAE nationals by 2026 in alignment with the NAFIS programme that launched in 2021. 

Bayan serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Aldar Education and Musanada. 

She is a Graduate of Business Administration from the Higher Colleges of Technology and is a certified professional from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Emma O’Brien is the General Counsel at Aldar, and is responsible for the company’s legal and governance affairs.

Emma joined Aldar in 2014, having previously practiced in a number of International law firms, both in UAE/Abu Dhabi and the UK/London. She has advised on a wide range of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, international arbitrations, public private partnerships and major development projects.

Emma is a graduate of the Universities of Birmingham and the West of England in the United Kingdom, and a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

Jonathan Emery is the Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development and is responsible for all development activities across the company.

Throughout his 30+ years in the global real estate industry, Jonathan has held senior positions at leading developers including UK Managing Director at Hammerson, Managing Director of Development and Communities at Majid Al Futtaim and most recently at Lendlease, a multinational construction, property and infrastructure company, where he was both CEO of the firm’s global residential practice and Managing Director of Property for Europe, and prior to that he was their Managing Director of Development for Australia. 

Jonathan is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom, and has attended a number of other academic institutions including Henley Management College, Harvard, INSEAD, and has been a visiting professor at Yale University.