GOVERNANCE

Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri

Dr. Ali is Chairman at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)

Dr. Ali has a proven track record spanning over two decades in both education and business. He has founded, launched, and managed several thriving business ventures in diverse sectors such as education, tourism, and real estate. Moreover, Dr. Ali has been actively engaged in high-level government tourism and development strategies, sports, MICE, education management, investments, and international trade.

Dr. Ali also holds several other significant positions, including Chairman and Founder of Abu Dhabi University, Chairman and CEO of NEMA Education, Chairman of Cambridge Health Group, Managing Director of Bin Harmal Group, and Chairman of Liwa Education and Magna Investments. Furthermore, he serves on the boards of various listed companies, including Chairman of Watania International Holding. Dr. Ali is also the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Qualifications: Dr. Ali holds an MBA from the American University in Washington DC, USA, and a PhD from Durham University, United Kingdom.

Period served as a Board Member of the Company: Following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.

H.E. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi

H.E. Dhafer is Vice Chairman at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)

H.E. Dhafer is an accomplished executive, investor, and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in managing investments by capitalizing on his sharp business acumen, technical expertise, interpersonal skills, and strategic mindset, among other attributes. He was instrumental in penetrating new markets and achieving unprecedented growth for the companies he had previously founded and managed.

H.E. Dhafer is currently the Chairman of Al Ramz Corporation PJSC. His previous appointments have been in the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority as a Board Member at First Gulf Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Invest Bank, Al Wathba Insurance, Aabar Investments, and Abu Dhabi University Holding Group.

Qualifications: H.E. Dhafer holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from United Arab Emirates University.

Period served as a Board Member of the Company: Following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.

Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Alhosani

Mr. Abdulla is the Board Director of Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”).

Mr. Abdulla is a highly seasoned banking professional from the United Arab Emirates, boasting an impressive 30 years of experience in the industry.

Throughout his journey, Mr. Abdulla has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and leadership within the development of the banking industry, including retail banking, commercial banking, business research, and quality assurance, contributing to the growth and advancement of the UAE’s banking sector. Mr. Abdulla has held key leadership positions in renowned banking institutions across the UAE, including National Bank of Abu Dhabi, First Gulf Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Bank of Oman / Mashreq Bank.

In addition to his achievements in the banking sector, Mr. Abdulla has played a notable part in growing Al Salem Company Ltd as an investment firm in the UAE market.

Mr. Abdulla currently sits on several boards, including Ajman Bank, Union Insurance Company, and Gulf Cement Company.

Qualifications: Mr. Abdullah holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and economics from the United Arab Emirates University.

Period served as a Board Member of the Company: Following his election at the General Assembly held on 20 November 2023.

Period served as Vice Chairman of the Company: Following his election at the Board of Directors meeting held on 28 December 2023.

Mr. Hamad Abdulla Alshamsi

Mr. Hamad is a UAE national businessman, with a wealth of experience that spans more than two decades, overseeing several businesses across multiple disciplines.

 With particular expertise in financial services and investments, Mr. Hamad was previously the CEO of a Private Investment Company specialized in investments and real estate development projects.

 Mr. Hamad currently serves on the Board of Dubai Islamic Bank and has previously served as Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), International Holding Company (IHC), and Al Qudra Holding, and as Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority. In addition, Mr. Hamad has served on the Board of Directors of several leading private and governmental institutions engaged in commercial, financial and service-based activities in the UAE, including Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, Finance House, Al Hilal Bank, Abu Dhabi Aviation, and Abu Dhabi Airports Company.

Qualifications: Mr. Hamad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from UAE University and an MBA majoring in finance and banking from the United States of America.

Period served as a Board Member of the Company: Following his election at the General Assembly held on 16 November 2017.

Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin

Mrs. Sara is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)

Mrs. Sara is the Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Osool, where she leads the Investment and Asset Allocation functions. Throughout her career, Mrs. Sara has demonstrated expertise in private investing, sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring fund managers and investment opportunities on a global scale. She has been at Osool Asset Management since 2013. Prior to joining Osool Asset Management, Mrs. Sara was a Private Equity Manager at Gulf International bank (GIB).

Mrs. Sara serves on the board of a London-based Real Estate Company, Ageila Capital Management, Amlak Real Estate Company, and Al Malaki Specialist Hospital.

Qualifications: Mrs. Sara holds a BBA with a concentration in finance from George Washington University, United States of America and she is a certified Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Period served as a Board Member of the Company: Following her election at the General Assembly held on 8 August 2019.

Mr. Omran Mohammedsaleh Alkhoori

Mr. Omran is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)

Mr. Omran is the leading face of innovation and change in the UAE’s private sector.  With over two decades of experience spanning the healthcare and oil and gas industries, Mr.  Omran’s strategic insights and decision-making prowess have been instrumental in steering organizations towards growth and innovation.

 Mr. Omran’s robust educational and social foundation has equipped him with the knowledge and skills to drive impactful change. His career journey has not only been marked by personal success but also by a commitment to revitalizing the allure of the private sector for Emirati professionals, inspiring many with the opportunities and growth prospects within the healthcare industry. 

 Currently, Mr. Omran serves as the Chairman of Response Plus Holding PJSC (RPM), the largest pre-hospital medical services provider in the UAE and KSA. Additionally, he is a Member of the Board of Directors at Burjeel Holdings, Al Maryah Community Bank, and Aman Insurance Company. He also serves as the Chairman of Keita Catering LLC. Beyond his corporate engagements, Mr. Omran is deeply committed to societal advancement, serving as the Secretary General of the Union for Human Rights Association.

Qualifications: Mr. Omran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Diploma in Science from Suffolk University in Boston, United State of America.

Period served as a Board Member of the Company: Following his election at the General Assembly held on 20 November 2023.

John Ireland

John Ireland is the Chief Executive Officer at Amanat.

John has a wealth of experience in the Healthcare and Education sectors. He initially joined Amanat in 2021 as its Chief Financial Officer.

John has over 20 years of experience in finance, strategy, and investment roles across a variety of industries including real estate, media, and entertainment.

Prior to joining Amanat, John served as the Chief Financial and Strategy Officer (CF&SO) of Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia’s capital for entertainment, sports and the arts. Before that, he was the (CF&SO) at DXB Entertainments from 2017 to 2020 and the CFO of Rotana Media Group from 2011 to 2017.

Earlier in his career, John worked across various investment, strategy and finance roles for News Corporation, based in London and covering Europe and Asia. He also worked as a Manager at Deloitte UK between 2005 and 2007.

John holds a Bachelor of Arts in business management from the University of Exeter and is a Qualified Chartered Accountant.