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
Mr. Mohamed Amiri is a UAE National with expertise in
Business Development, strategic planning, and driving change. Proven track
record in innovation, exceptional performance, and forging strategic
partnerships. Mr. Amiri has more than 30 years of experience, working with
Ajman Bank, HSBC, Dubai Islamic Bank and Dubai Bank.
Mr. Amiri a bachelor’s degree in Management Information
Systems and a Graduate from the first batch of the Mohmmad Bin Rashed Program
for Leadership Development (MBRPLD).
- Former CEO of Ajman Bank
- CEO of TMKN Group - Abu Dhabi
- Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Ain University
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. Mazen Jaber Hamdan Aldahmani has been the Executive
Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs at the Department of Community
Development (“DCD”) since November 2020, during which time he has demonstrated
his abilities as a talented and respected leader. He is also a member of more
than 10 committees within DCD and Abu Dhabi government. Prior to that, he held
various positions in Mubadala, and Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
including Deputy CEO and Acting CEO.
Aldahmani is a graduate of London Business School, where he
attained his Executive MBA. He holds a bachlor's of Information Technology from
the UAE University.
- Executive Director of Financial and Administrative Affairs at the Department of Community Development
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.
Saif Al Rashidi is the COO of Capital Protocol
(Part of ADNEC Group). His strong academic background, leadership skills,
experience, and insights into local and international business have enabled him
to significantly contribute to ADNEC’s development into one of Abu Dhabi’s most
dynamic organizations. During his tenure as Protocol Director, the company has
hosted Abu Dhabi’s largest ever congress and events, and he has played an
integral role in defining ADNEC’s revised patronage strategy and protocol
vision.
Al Rashdi holds an MBA Degree from NYIT Abu
Dhabi and a bachelor’s degree from California State University – San
Bernardino, USA. He has also graduated with two degrees at the National Defence
College in Abu Dhabi: the NDC completed certificate and a second master’s
certificate.
- Board Member of the UAE Wrestling Federation.
- Board Member of the Disciplinary Appeal Committee of the UAE Football Association.