With his extensive and illustrious career and experience in various sectors and industries, both locally and internationally, H.E. Mohamed Thani Murshed Ghannam has held several leadership roles such as Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors of First Abu Dhabi Bank since 2017 as well as Member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Murban Energy Limited, Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of the UAE, Member of the Board of Directors of Canal Sugar Egypt representing Murban Energy Limited, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC). Currently, he also holds the position of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Thani Murshid Group of Companies, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 

Alongside his tenure at Alpha Dhabi, Syed Basar has held the position of Group CEO of the Pal Group of Companies since 2000 and holds leadership positions on several other high-profile companies, including Reem Finance PJSC, Chimera Investments, and Keyhole TIG (K-TIG) Limited, and is one of the key players in the UAE’s utilities services sector through PAL District Cooling.

In addition to becoming CEO, Managing Director and a member of the Board of Directors of IHC, Syed Basar was elected to the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

An accomplished and respected senior executive, he has substantial and diversified experience in the processing, manufacturing, construction, finance and service industries, and was listed in the Middle East’s top-tier of CEOs by Forbes in 2021; Basar is known to be a decisive and pragmatic leader, and for his skill in creating and nurturing cohesive and focused business units that grow profitable bottom lines.

He has played an integral part in IHC being in the top 10 performers of Abu Dhabi Bourse listed companies.

Eng. Hamad Al Ameri is the Managing Director and Group CEO of Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC, one of the fastest growing Abu Dhabi based investment holding companies, with more than 100 businesses spread across healthcare, renewable energy, petrochemical and other industries as well as real estate, construction and hospitality.

Since being appointed Group CEO of Alpha Dhabi in 2021, Eng Al Ameri has spearheaded a rapid and comprehensive transformation of the group as a strategic contributor to the UAE economy and is committed to drive continuous growth for its stakeholders through investments in emerging businesses, supporting innovation and diversity.

He has guided Alpha Dhabi through a number of strategic firsts, including the group’s IPO on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange in June 2021. Since its IPO he has continued to transform the group by leading a multi-billion dollar M&A and Investment strategy which saw the group enter new sectors including Renewable Energy, Petrochemicals and Fintech.

Alpha Dhabi is now one of the top 20 listed companies in the MENA region with a market capitalization of almost USD 70 billion. Under his leadership he has implemented a strategy to increase the geographic reach of the group and in the first year since its IPO overseas revenues increased by over 500%.

External Appointments

Eng. Al Ameri also holds key positions in other prominent listed and private companies in the UAE including:

·      Vice Chairman of National Marine Dredging Company,

·      Board Member of Aldar Properties;

·      Board Member of OCI Methanol Group;

·      Chairman, Sandstorm Motor Vehicles Manufacturing LLC;

·      Board Member, Mawarid Holding;

·      Board Member, Nshmi Development LLC;

·      Board Member, Pure Health;

·      Board member at ADC Acquisition Corporation PJSC Shares; and

·      Board Member, Al Jazeera Technical and Oilfield Supplies Co.

Education

·      Masters in Business Administration Canadian University, Dubai (2012).

·      Bsc in Civil Engineering American University in Dubai (2006).

Sofia Lasky has been with IHC since April 2020, and brings considerable experience in asset management, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, portfolio management, alternative investments, funds, valuation, financing, capital markets and corporate structuring through her 16-year tenure at Royal Group.

She has overseen the acquisition of numerous companies in a variety of core industries, including real estate, contracting, food processing, preventive healthcare, and capital investments. Her contribution towards the growth of companies within the Royal Group has been invaluable.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management Information Technology from the United Kingdom and has held and continues to occupy a position on the Board of Directors of a number of companies, including Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH). Sofia has also served as a Board Member of Macquarie Capital Middle East LLC.

With a Bachelor’s degree in political science, Sultan Dhahi Sultan Massam Alhemeiri has held a number of positions in both the public and private sectors. Between 1997 and 2002, he worked in the Protocol and Hospitality Department, and today he’s the active Director of the Executive Office of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, a position he’s held since 2002. His contributions in the ministry include a number of important roles on several committees, and his career has extended outside the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, adding to his portfolio of illustrious positions in the UAE.