Brings extensive executive leadership experience across energy logistics, infrastructure development, corporate governance, and investment strategy in the UAE. Leads large-scale transformation, financing, and growth initiatives, with a strong track record in mergers & acquisitions, capital restructuring, regulatory compliance, and strategic partnerships across regional and international markets.

Recognized for driving institutional growth, executing complex financial and strategic transactions, and advancing long-term value creation across energy, logistics, and technology sectors.

Tamer Akkad is a senior finance and investment executive with over 30 years of experience across energy, natural resources, and infrastructure. Having worked with leading investment banking, private equity, and international commodity trading institutions across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, he brings a strong principal investor mindset to financial leadership, combining strategic M&A, capital raising and active portfolio management.

He has a proven track record in developing platform-based investments and driving disciplined capital allocation to deliver sustainable long-term shareholder value. As CFO of Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC, he plays a central role in supporting the Group’s evolution into a leading investment platform across the maritime and energy sectors, as a publicly listed company.