As the region’s only publicly listed investment company focused on healthcare and education, we are also looking to drive long-term change in the communities and industries we operate in. For us, this means investing in companies that are pioneering solutions that address some of the key issues impacting our chosen sectors, and which help support the delivery of government healthcare and education agendas across the region.
Our Board of Directors
Mr. Hamad Abdulla Alshamsi
Chairman of The Board of Directors
Mr. Hamad Abdulla Alshamsi
Mr. Hamad is the Chairman at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”)
Mr. Hamad Abdulla Al Shamsi is a UAE national businessman, he has a wealth of experience that spans more than two decades, overseeing several businesses across multiple disciplines, including financial services and investments.
Mr. Al Shamsi was the CEO of a Private Investment Company specialized in investments and real estate development projects.
He also currently serves as a Board member of Dubai Islamic Bank and Americana. In addition, Mr. Al Shamsi was the Chairman of the Board of Directors at ADX, IHC and Al Qudrah Holdings and Board Member at Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Finance House and Al Hilal Bank.
Qualifications: Mr. Al Shamsi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from UAE University and an MBA majoring in finance and banking.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 16 November 2017.
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Vice Chairman
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Dr. Ali is the Vice Chairman at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”)
Experience: Dr. Aldhaheri has over two decades of experience in business and a proven track record of success. Upon completing his MBA with distinction at the American University in Washington DC, Dr. Aldhaheri put his knowledge to work in founding, launching, and managing several successful business entities across a number of different sectors: IT, finance, education, tourism, and real estate. Recently, in keeping with his philosophy of continual learning, Dr. Aldhaheri completed his PhD at Durham University.
Dr. Aldhaheri has been involved at a senior level with government tourism and development strategies, MICE and education management, among others.
Dr. Aldhaheri currently holds a number of key positions, including Chairman and Founder of Abu Dhabi University, CEO of Nema Holding Company, Managing Director of Bin Harmal Group, Chairman of Liwa Education, and Chairman of Magna Investments.
Dr. Aldhaheri serves on various boards and committees, including Al Ramz Corporation, the Economic Cooperation Committee for Government and Private Sectors Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and Sandooq al Watan. He also serves as the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.
Qualifications: Dr. Aldhaheri holds an MBA with distinction from the American University in Washington DC and a PhD from Durham University.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.
H.E. Mr. Hamad Rashed Nehail Alnuaimi
Board Director
H.E. Mr. Hamad Rashed Nehail Alnuaimi
H.E. Hamad Rashed Al Nuaimi is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
He is truly dedicated to the region’s growth with a career spanning over two decades of wide-ranging experience as a proficient entrepreneur in Managing Investments, Real Estate Development, and Securities.
H.E. Hamad Rashed Al Nuaimi holds several executive positions, among them Managing Director of His Highness Sheikh Nehayan Bin Zayed Al Nehayan’s Office, Managing Director of His Highness Sheikh Dheyab Bin Zayed Al Nehayan’s Office and Assistant Undersecretary of Financial Affairs at Ministry of Presidential Affairs.
He also serves as a Chairman and Board Member on numerous leading Investment, Real Estate, Private and Public Sector Institutions in various industries. Among them, Vice Chairman of Alramz Corporation and Board Member of Arab International Bank.
Qualifications: H.E. Hamad Rashed Al Nuaimi holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences at United Arab Emirates University.
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
Board Director
Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin
Mrs. Sara is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Ms. Sara Khalil Nooruddin is the Head of Private Investments at Osool Asset Management, where she has multiple years of experience in private investing and is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring fund managers and investment opportunities globally. Osool is the investment arm of the Social Insurance Organization and the Military Pension Fund in Bahrain. She covers multiple asset classes, namely private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt. She has been with Osool since 2013. Prior to joining Osool, Ms. Nooruddin was a private equity analyst at Gulf International Bank (GIB).
Ms. Nooruddin currently serves on the Board of a London-based real estate company, Aegila Capital Management and the Al Malaki Specialist Hospital in Bahrain. She previously served on the Board of the Gulf Medical and Diabetes Center.
Qualifications: Ms. Nooruddin holds a BBA with a specialization in finance from George Washington University, USA and 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.
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim
Board Director
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim
Mrs. Elham is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim is a senior executive and investment professional based in the UAE.
In her executive capacity, Mrs. Elham is currently the Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, responsible for developing their long-term strategy and operating model with a focus on driving sustainable value creation and growth.
Previously, Mrs. Elham has served as CEO of Digital14, leading over 1,000 staff in delivering cybersecurity and digital solutions.
Mrs. Elham also served as CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Executive Director of the Ghadan 21 programme at the Abu Dhabi Executive Office where she led the strategic planning for the government’s three-year, AED 50 billion investment programme aimed at accelerating Abu Dhabi’s economy.
Prior to this, Mrs. Elham was a Director of Mubadala Investment Company, focusing on Mubadala’s Technology and Industry portfolio. Her responsibilities included building investment/entry strategy, business development, value creation, post-acquisition asset management, and monetization. During this time, Ms. Elham also served on the executive leadership team of Emirates Global Aluminium and delivered a two-year post-merger integration program.
Mrs. Elham’s international career also includes JPMorgan Investment Bank, where she was part of the Global Diversified Industrials Team based in London, handling M&A transactions in chemicals, metals and mining, and infrastructure.
As a Non-executive Director, Mrs. Elham has served on a number of international and national public and private boards including Global Foundries, IHC, and Khalifa Fund. She is currently a Board Member of Bayanat, Al Ain Farms, and CMRC, and Vice Chairperson of Apex Holdings and Abu Dhabi University.
Mrs. Elham holds an MSc from the School of Social Policy at the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Business from the American University in Dubai. In April 2010, Mrs. Elham became the first Arab woman to ski to the North Pole.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following her election at the General Assembly held on 13 February 2020.
Mr. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi
Board Director
Mr. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi
Mr. Dhafer is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Experience: Mr. 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, Mr. Dhafer was instrumental in penetrating new markets and achieving unprecedented growth for the companies he has previously founded and managed.
Mr. Dhafer is Chairman of Al Ramz Corporation PJSC. His previous appointments include a leadership position at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; acting as a Board Member at First Gulf Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Invest Bank, and Al Wathba Insurance; and as the founder as well as a Board Member at Aabar Investments and Abu Dhabi University Holding Group.
Qualifications: Mr. Dhafer Al Ahbabi holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Al Ain University in the United Arab Emirates.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.
Mr. Khalaf Sultan Al Dhaheri
Board Director
Mr. Khalaf Sultan Al Dhaheri
Mr Khalaf is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Mr. Khalaf Sultan Al Dhaheri brings a wealth of experience to Amanat’s Board of Directors having served on numerous boards. Mr. Al Dhaheri is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Islamic Finance and of Abu Dhabi National Properties Co. He also sits on the board of Abu Dhabi National Hotels, Al Masraf Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade, Dar Al Takaful PJSC and Islamic Development Bank.
Mr. Al Dhaheri previously served as the Chairman of Massar Solutions PJSC, a Board Member of Emirates Institution for Banking and Financial Studies, and an Audit Committee Member of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Mr. Al Dhaheri also held numerous executive roles including Group Chief Operating Officer at National Bank of Abu Dhabi and General Manager & Chief Risk Officer of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC.
Qualifications: Mr. Al Dhaheri has been a Certified Public Accountant since May 2002 with the California Board of Accountancy, United States of America. He is also certified by the Advanced Management Program of Ashridge, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, since 2006. Mr. Khalaf has been a Listed Auditor by the UAE Ministry of Economy since March 28, 2001, with Auditor Certificate No. 326. Also, he was awarded a B.Sc. in Accounting from UAE University in 1997 and a Master’s in Business Administration from Zayed University in 2005.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 10 June 2022
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Mr. Hamad Abdulla Alshamsi
Chairman of The Board of Directors
Mr. Hamad Abdulla Alshamsi
Mr. Hamad is the Chairman at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”)
Mr. Hamad Abdulla Al Shamsi is a UAE national businessman, he has a wealth of experience that spans more than two decades, overseeing several businesses across multiple disciplines, including financial services and investments.
Mr. Al Shamsi was the CEO of a Private Investment Company specialized in investments and real estate development projects.
He also currently serves as a Board member of Dubai Islamic Bank and Americana. In addition, Mr. Al Shamsi was the Chairman of the Board of Directors at ADX, IHC and Al Qudrah Holdings and Board Member at Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Finance House and Al Hilal Bank.
Qualifications: Mr. Al Shamsi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from UAE University and an MBA majoring in finance and banking.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 16 November 2017.
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Vice Chairman
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Dr. Ali is the Vice Chairman at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”)
Experience: Dr. Aldhaheri has over two decades of experience in business and a proven track record of success. Upon completing his MBA with distinction at the American University in Washington DC, Dr. Aldhaheri put his knowledge to work in founding, launching, and managing several successful business entities across a number of different sectors: IT, finance, education, tourism, and real estate. Recently, in keeping with his philosophy of continual learning, Dr. Aldhaheri completed his PhD at Durham University.
Dr. Aldhaheri has been involved at a senior level with government tourism and development strategies, MICE and education management, among others.
Dr. Aldhaheri currently holds a number of key positions, including Chairman and Founder of Abu Dhabi University, CEO of Nema Holding Company, Managing Director of Bin Harmal Group, Chairman of Liwa Education, and Chairman of Magna Investments.
Dr. Aldhaheri serves on various boards and committees, including Al Ramz Corporation, the Economic Cooperation Committee for Government and Private Sectors Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and Sandooq al Watan. He also serves as the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.
Qualifications: Dr. Aldhaheri holds an MBA with distinction from the American University in Washington DC and a PhD from Durham University.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.
Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin
Board Director
Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin
Mrs. Sara is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Ms. Sara Khalil Nooruddin is the Head of Private Investments at Osool Asset Management, where she has multiple years of experience in private investing and is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring fund managers and investment opportunities globally. Osool is the investment arm of the Social Insurance Organization and the Military Pension Fund in Bahrain. She covers multiple asset classes, namely private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt. She has been with Osool since 2013. Prior to joining Osool, Ms. Nooruddin was a private equity analyst at Gulf International Bank (GIB).
Ms. Nooruddin currently serves on the Board of a London-based real estate company, Aegila Capital Management and the Al Malaki Specialist Hospital in Bahrain. She previously served on the Board of the Gulf Medical and Diabetes Center.
Qualifications: Ms. Nooruddin holds a BBA with a specialization in finance from George Washington University, USA and 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. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi
Board Director
Mr. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi
Mr. Dhafer is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Experience: Mr. 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, Mr. Dhafer was instrumental in penetrating new markets and achieving unprecedented growth for the companies he has previously founded and managed.
Mr. Dhafer is Chairman of Al Ramz Corporation PJSC. His previous appointments include a leadership position at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; acting as a Board Member at First Gulf Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Invest Bank, and Al Wathba Insurance; and as the founder as well as a Board Member at Aabar Investments and Abu Dhabi University Holding Group.
Qualifications: Mr. Dhafer Al Ahbabi holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Al Ain University in the United Arab Emirates.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.
John Ireland
Acting Chief Executive Officer – Chief Financial Officer
John Ireland
John is the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”). Prior to joining Amanat, John held senior finance, strategy, and business development roles across a variety of industries including real estate, media, and entertainment.
John previously was the CFO of several listed and private organizations in the region and internationally.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts in business management from the University of Exeter and is a Qualified Chartered Accountant.
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Vice Chairman
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Dr. Ali is the Vice Chairman at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”)
Experience: Dr. Aldhaheri has over two decades of experience in business and a proven track record of success. Upon completing his MBA with distinction at the American University in Washington DC, Dr. Aldhaheri put his knowledge to work in founding, launching, and managing several successful business entities across a number of different sectors: IT, finance, education, tourism, and real estate. Recently, in keeping with his philosophy of continual learning, Dr. Aldhaheri completed his PhD at Durham University.
Dr. Aldhaheri has been involved at a senior level with government tourism and development strategies, MICE and education management, among others.
Dr. Aldhaheri currently holds a number of key positions, including Chairman and Founder of Abu Dhabi University, CEO of Nema Holding Company, Managing Director of Bin Harmal Group, Chairman of Liwa Education, and Chairman of Magna Investments.
Dr. Aldhaheri serves on various boards and committees, including Al Ramz Corporation, the Economic Cooperation Committee for Government and Private Sectors Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and Sandooq al Watan. He also serves as the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.
Qualifications: Dr. Aldhaheri holds an MBA with distinction from the American University in Washington DC and a PhD from Durham University.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.
Mr. Khalaf Sultan Al Dhaheri
Board Director
Mr. Khalaf Sultan Al Dhaheri
Mr Khalaf is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Mr. Khalaf Sultan Al Dhaheri brings a wealth of experience to Amanat’s Board of Directors having served on numerous boards. Mr. Al Dhaheri is the Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Islamic Finance and of Abu Dhabi National Properties Co. He also sits on the board of Abu Dhabi National Hotels, Al Masraf Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade, Dar Al Takaful PJSC and Islamic Development Bank.
Mr. Al Dhaheri previously served as the Chairman of Massar Solutions PJSC, a Board Member of Emirates Institution for Banking and Financial Studies, and an Audit Committee Member of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Mr. Al Dhaheri also held numerous executive roles including Group Chief Operating Officer at National Bank of Abu Dhabi and General Manager & Chief Risk Officer of First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC.
Qualifications: Mr. Al Dhaheri has been a Certified Public Accountant since May 2002 with the California Board of Accountancy, United States of America. He is also certified by the Advanced Management Program of Ashridge, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, since 2006. Mr. Khalaf has been a Listed Auditor by the UAE Ministry of Economy since March 28, 2001, with Auditor Certificate No. 326. Also, he was awarded a B.Sc. in Accounting from UAE University in 1997 and a Master’s in Business Administration from Zayed University in 2005.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 10 June 2022
Mr. Laith Ahmed AlFraih
Committee Member
Mr. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi
Board Director
Mr. Dhafer Sahmi Al Ahbabi
Mr. Dhafer is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Experience: Mr. 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, Mr. Dhafer was instrumental in penetrating new markets and achieving unprecedented growth for the companies he has previously founded and managed.
Mr. Dhafer is Chairman of Al Ramz Corporation PJSC. His previous appointments include a leadership position at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority; acting as a Board Member at First Gulf Bank, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Invest Bank, and Al Wathba Insurance; and as the founder as well as a Board Member at Aabar Investments and Abu Dhabi University Holding Group.
Qualifications: Mr. Dhafer Al Ahbabi holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Al Ain University in the United Arab Emirates.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.
Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin
Board Director
Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin
Mrs. Sara is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Ms. Sara Khalil Nooruddin is the Head of Private Investments at Osool Asset Management, where she has multiple years of experience in private investing and is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring fund managers and investment opportunities globally. Osool is the investment arm of the Social Insurance Organization and the Military Pension Fund in Bahrain. She covers multiple asset classes, namely private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt. She has been with Osool since 2013. Prior to joining Osool, Ms. Nooruddin was a private equity analyst at Gulf International Bank (GIB).
Ms. Nooruddin currently serves on the Board of a London-based real estate company, Aegila Capital Management and the Al Malaki Specialist Hospital in Bahrain. She previously served on the Board of the Gulf Medical and Diabetes Center.
Qualifications: Ms. Nooruddin holds a BBA with a specialization in finance from George Washington University, USA and 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.
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim
Board Director
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim
Mrs. Elham is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim is a senior executive and investment professional based in the UAE.
In her executive capacity, Mrs. Elham is currently the Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, responsible for developing their long-term strategy and operating model with a focus on driving sustainable value creation and growth.
Previously, Mrs. Elham has served as CEO of Digital14, leading over 1,000 staff in delivering cybersecurity and digital solutions.
Mrs. Elham also served as CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Executive Director of the Ghadan 21 programme at the Abu Dhabi Executive Office where she led the strategic planning for the government’s three-year, AED 50 billion investment programme aimed at accelerating Abu Dhabi’s economy.
Prior to this, Mrs. Elham was a Director of Mubadala Investment Company, focusing on Mubadala’s Technology and Industry portfolio. Her responsibilities included building investment/entry strategy, business development, value creation, post-acquisition asset management, and monetization. During this time, Ms. Elham also served on the executive leadership team of Emirates Global Aluminium and delivered a two-year post-merger integration program.
Mrs. Elham’s international career also includes JPMorgan Investment Bank, where she was part of the Global Diversified Industrials Team based in London, handling M&A transactions in chemicals, metals and mining, and infrastructure.
As a Non-executive Director, Mrs. Elham has served on a number of international and national public and private boards including Global Foundries, IHC, and Khalifa Fund. She is currently a Board Member of Bayanat, Al Ain Farms, and CMRC, and Vice Chairperson of Apex Holdings and Abu Dhabi University.
Mrs. Elham holds an MSc from the School of Social Policy at the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Business from the American University in Dubai. In April 2010, Mrs. Elham became the first Arab woman to ski to the North Pole.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following her election at the General Assembly held on 13 February 2020.
Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin
Board Director
Mrs. Sara Khalil Nooruddin
Mrs. Sara is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Ms. Sara Khalil Nooruddin is the Head of Private Investments at Osool Asset Management, where she has multiple years of experience in private investing and is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring fund managers and investment opportunities globally. Osool is the investment arm of the Social Insurance Organization and the Military Pension Fund in Bahrain. She covers multiple asset classes, namely private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt. She has been with Osool since 2013. Prior to joining Osool, Ms. Nooruddin was a private equity analyst at Gulf International Bank (GIB).
Ms. Nooruddin currently serves on the Board of a London-based real estate company, Aegila Capital Management and the Al Malaki Specialist Hospital in Bahrain. She previously served on the Board of the Gulf Medical and Diabetes Center.
Qualifications: Ms. Nooruddin holds a BBA with a specialization in finance from George Washington University, USA and 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.
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim
Board Director
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim
Mrs. Elham is a Non-Executive Board Member at Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”)
Mrs. Elham Al Qasim is a senior executive and investment professional based in the UAE.
In her executive capacity, Mrs. Elham is currently the Chief Strategy & Technology Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Holding, responsible for developing their long-term strategy and operating model with a focus on driving sustainable value creation and growth.
Previously, Mrs. Elham has served as CEO of Digital14, leading over 1,000 staff in delivering cybersecurity and digital solutions.
Mrs. Elham also served as CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Executive Director of the Ghadan 21 programme at the Abu Dhabi Executive Office where she led the strategic planning for the government’s three-year, AED 50 billion investment programme aimed at accelerating Abu Dhabi’s economy.
Prior to this, Mrs. Elham was a Director of Mubadala Investment Company, focusing on Mubadala’s Technology and Industry portfolio. Her responsibilities included building investment/entry strategy, business development, value creation, post-acquisition asset management, and monetization. During this time, Ms. Elham also served on the executive leadership team of Emirates Global Aluminium and delivered a two-year post-merger integration program.
Mrs. Elham’s international career also includes JPMorgan Investment Bank, where she was part of the Global Diversified Industrials Team based in London, handling M&A transactions in chemicals, metals and mining, and infrastructure.
As a Non-executive Director, Mrs. Elham has served on a number of international and national public and private boards including Global Foundries, IHC, and Khalifa Fund. She is currently a Board Member of Bayanat, Al Ain Farms, and CMRC, and Vice Chairperson of Apex Holdings and Abu Dhabi University.
Mrs. Elham holds an MSc from the School of Social Policy at the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Business from the American University in Dubai. In April 2010, Mrs. Elham became the first Arab woman to ski to the North Pole.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following her election at the General Assembly held on 13 February 2020.
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Vice Chairman
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Aldhaheri
Dr. Ali is the Vice Chairman at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”)
Experience: Dr. Aldhaheri has over two decades of experience in business and a proven track record of success. Upon completing his MBA with distinction at the American University in Washington DC, Dr. Aldhaheri put his knowledge to work in founding, launching, and managing several successful business entities across a number of different sectors: IT, finance, education, tourism, and real estate. Recently, in keeping with his philosophy of continual learning, Dr. Aldhaheri completed his PhD at Durham University.
Dr. Aldhaheri has been involved at a senior level with government tourism and development strategies, MICE and education management, among others.
Dr. Aldhaheri currently holds a number of key positions, including Chairman and Founder of Abu Dhabi University, CEO of Nema Holding Company, Managing Director of Bin Harmal Group, Chairman of Liwa Education, and Chairman of Magna Investments.
Dr. Aldhaheri serves on various boards and committees, including Al Ramz Corporation, the Economic Cooperation Committee for Government and Private Sectors Abu Dhabi, Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities, and Sandooq al Watan. He also serves as the First Vice Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors.
Qualifications: Dr. Aldhaheri holds an MBA with distinction from the American University in Washington DC and a PhD from Durham University.
Period served as a Board Member of the Company: following his election at the General Assembly held on 15 November 2020.
John Ireland
Acting Chief Executive Officer – Chief Financial Officer
John Ireland
John is the Acting Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Amanat Holding PJSC (“Amanat”). Prior to joining Amanat, John held senior finance, strategy, and business development roles across a variety of industries including real estate, media, and entertainment.
John previously was the CFO of several listed and private organizations in the region and internationally.
John holds a Bachelor of Arts in business management from the University of Exeter and is a Qualified Chartered Accountant.
Amer Jeambey
Head of Healthcare
Amer Jeambey
Amer is the Head of Healthcare Investments of Amanat. He joined the Company from Ithmar Capital Partners where he served as Director of Investments focusing on special situations investing across public and private equity. Prior to that he assumed the role of Vice President at CPC Africa a pan-African infrastructure investment company where he was responsible for business development and investment execution in West Africa. Amer joined CPC Africa from the global strategy consulting firm Booz & Company where he specialized in advising investment companies on strategy formulation, operating model design and portfolio optimization. He started his career working in investment banking for Audi Capital in Riyadh advising regional groups on mergers and acquisitions transactions. Amer holds an MBA from Columbia Business School in the city of New York, MA in Financial Economics and BA in Economics both from the American University of Beirut.
Fadi Habib
Head of Education
Fadi Habib
Fadi currently holds the position of Head of Education Investment Team at Amanat. Since joining Amanat in April 2015, Fadi has been instrumental in executing the Company’s mandate through evaluating investment opportunities and leading strategic initiatives at portfolio companies. He joined Amanat from Scotiabank Global Banking & Markets in Toronto, where he served as Senior Associate in Equity Research, covering publicly listed Canadian banks and insurance companies, the largest sector on the Toronto Stock Exchange with well over USD 300 bn in market cap. In the role, Fadi was a key member of one of Canada’s top-rated research teams renowned for the publication of actionable and market-moving investment recommendations. Prior to that, Fadi held roles in Corporate Banking and Asset Management at some of Canada’s top financial institutions. He is a CFA charter holder and holds a BSc in Engineering with Honors from Queen’s University in Canada and an MBA from McMaster University in Canada.