Leadership
MEET THOSE AT THE HELM
To guide our long-term vision, GULFNAV has assembled some of the most respected business leaders in the Middle East – hallmarked by integrity, global experience and a progressive commercial outlook.
The Board
- Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Insurance Company
- Chairman of City Land Group
- Chairman of Tamakkan Real Estate
- Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al Ain University
- Chairman of Drake & Scull International PJSC
Holds an MBA
from the United Arab Emirates University and PhD in Project Management from the
British University in Dubai. Successful entrepreneur, GM and CEO overseeing
many high-profile business transformations and management systems.
- CEO of TMKN Group - Abu Dhabi
- Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Ain University
- Board Member of Drake & Scull International PJSC
Brings two
decades of experience in finance and investment banking, in regional and local
firms across energy, real estate, trading, manufacturing, construction,
education and tourism. Successfully managed multiple IPOs, mergers and
acquisitions, private placements, restructures and equity valuations.
- Board Member of Drake & Scull International PJSC
- Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Ain University
- Board Member of Black Marlin Ship Management & Operation
Dr. Khalifa is the Chairman of Arabian Gulf Investment Group
and its subsidiaries, one of the fastest growing companies in the Gulf and
North Africa region. He has achieved great success in concluding massive and
successful deals that have effectively contributed to supporting the national
economy, developing the company's business, and expanding in all investment
fields. Dr. Khalifa holds several other key positions, including:
- Member of the Executive Committee of the UAE International Investors Council
- Founder and Chairman of The Luxury Villa Real Estate Management Company
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of MKI International Real Estate Investment Company
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Expo Construction & Trading Company
- Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kingson Amai Real Estate Investment Company
Mr. Al Sa’di is one of the most reputable
and well-respected investment management and IPO managers in the region, with
more than 20 years of experience in Investment Management, Risk Management,
Business Planning, Operations, and Treasury Management. Mr. Al Sa’di has been
associated with large institutions in regional and domestic markets, such as
CitiBank, Standard Chartered Bank, ANZ Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank.
Grace is an experienced finance professional with 20 years of
global banking experience with Rabobank, Australia New Zealand Banking Group
and Standard Chartered Bank. Grace has held various roles in Sydney,
London and Dubai, covering commodities, corporate banking, trade finance, real
estate and risk management. Prior to joining Rasmala Investment Bank Limited in
2021, Grace held roles with financial boutiques and an investment fund in
London and was Head of Commodities and Agribusiness at Standard Chartered Bank
in London. Grace has MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of
Business, Master of International Law from University of Sydney and undergraduate
degree in Finance and Economics from University of Technology, Sydney.
Mr. Adel Al Hosani is an accomplished Emirati finance and
investment professional with over 35 years of experience. He holds a BA in
Economics with a minor in Business Administration from Emirates University in
Al Ain. Beginning his career in the Treasury Department of the UAE Central
Bank, Mr. Al Hosani has held pivotal roles at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi,
Al Wathba Insurance and First Gulf Bank. His board experience spans reputable
organizations such as Al Mal Capital, Arqaam Capital, and Union Insurance. He
has established and led several ventures, including a private family investment
company and the International Community Schools. Mr. Al Hosani and brings
extensive expertise in portfolio management, real estate, and educational
investments.