Biographies of Nominees to Amanat’s Board of Directors
13th November, 2017
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Faisal Bin Juma Belhoul
Faisal is currently the Chairman of Amanat Holdings PJSC (“Amanat”) which is the largest healthcare and education company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. He was also the Chairman of Amanat’s founding committee.
In 2005, Faisal was the founder of Ithmar Capital which is a leading GCC private Equity firm which managed and invested over US $1 billion. He was also Chairman of the Board for a number of business groups and associations, including the UAE Private Hospitals Council, the UAE Private School Council, the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Equipment Business Group of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) and has served previously as a Board Member of a FTSE 250 healthcare company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
He is currently a Board member of the DCCI by decree from the Ruler of Dubai as well as being a member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). In addition, he has board representation on several regional and international private companies. In 2007, Faisal was recognized as one of the top 100 Executives in the Gulf region.
Educated in the USA, where he studied Manufacturing Engineering in Boston University.
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Sheikh Abdulla Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa
Sheikh Abdulla is a Bahraini national. He is the Chief Executive Officer for SIO Assets Management Company B.S.C.(c). Prior to joining SIO in 2006, he was the Head of Wealth Management at Standard Chartered Bank for Bahrain.
He started his career in 2001 at Arab Banking Corporation in Bahrain, where he rose to the position of Senior Relationship Manager.
He is Chairman of Seef Properties as well as SICO; and a Board Member of BBK, BFC Holdings Limited and Bahrain International Golf Course.
Sheikh Abdulla was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the George Washington University, Washington DC, USA. He has also attended various professional courses.
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Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohamed Bin Butti Al Hamid
Sheikh Mansoor is the Head of Strategic Relations and New Business Development at Mubadala Petroleum, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Development Company.
Sheikh Mansoor is well connected in the business world in the GCC due to his position as a member of the board of the United Al Saqer Group, a highly diversified family business based in the UAE.The United Al Saqer Group’s businesses include dealerships for BMW, Rolls Royce, Iveco, Tadano, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi, New Holland, TATA Daewoo, BEML and property management, construction and others
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Dr. Abdulmajeed Saif Alkajeh
Dr. Abdulmajeed Alkajeh is a UAE national. He is the Associate Dean for Research and Post-Graduate Studies and Assistant Professor of Microbiology at United Arab Emirates University. Previously, he served as Dean of Student Affairs and Assistant Professor at the American University in Sharjah.
He has extensive experience in teaching, along with widespread experience in many areas of microbiological research.
He is Chairman of Al Khaja Group, a group of companies providing health care services to the private sector in Sharjah. This has resulted in Dr. Abdulmajeed specialising in the field of bacteria and infectious disease research and, in addition to the publication of a book, he has contributed to numerous medical and scientific publications.
Dr. Abdulmajeed holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona, US, and a Ph.D. in Medical Science of Bacteria from the University of Glasgow, UK.
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Khalfan Bin Juma Belhoul
Khalfan Belhoul is a UAE national. Khalfan is Vice President – Strategy at Dubai Holding, where he is responsible for formulating Dubai Holding’s strategic direction. He plays a significant role in the Mall of the World project.
Before joining Dubai Holding, he founded the Belhoul Investment Office, responsible for rolling-out a sophisticated asset allocation strategy spanning private equity, alternative investments, real estate and conventional assets.
He spearheaded the development of long-term relationships with global investment managers. Prior to the establishment of Belhoul Investment Office, he played a key role in restructuring the Belhoul Group along with building a comprehensive IT platform for the Group.
Khalfan holds an MSc in Electronic Commerce and a BSc in Finance and Management Information Systems, both from Boston University, USA.
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Dr. Kassem Alom Zarzur
Dr. Kassem founded the Al Noor Hospitals Group in 1985, having previously run his private internal medicine and gastroenterology clinic, which he started upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi in 1978. Over time, Al Noor grew to become the premier and largest private healthcare provider in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
In June 2013, Al Noor was listed on the premium segment of the London Stock Exchange and was included in the FTSE 250 shortly thereafter.
Having successfully transitioned the company from a family business to a corporation, Dr. Kassem stepped down as CEO after 29 years to become the Deputy Chairman of the company in October 2014.In February 2016, Al Noor completed a reverse merger with Mediclinic International to create a FTSE 100 company and the third largest hospital group in the world outside of the US. He is now the Chairman of his newly established single family office, based in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Kassem currently sits on the UAE Ministry of Health Council. Previously, he was a Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce where he also chaired the health sector committee.
Dr. Kassem holds a MBBS from the University of Seville and specialized in internal medicine and gastroenterology at the University of Madrid. Additionally, he is a fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in London.
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Adel Lotfy
Adel Lotfy gained his thirty plus experience years in the banking sector. He occupied different positions including the Corporate Secretary of “National Bank of Abu Dhabi” (NBAD), Secretary to the Risk Management Committee and also served as Senior Marketing & Credit Officer in the city of London.
He is founder and managing partner of “Emirates CoreNiche Consultancy” (ECNC) a strategic business development consulting firm based in UAE and delivering Corporate Governance to Financial Institutions, Banks, Governments and Leading Corporation in the UAE, “GCC” and MENA region.
On top of his experience, Lotfy is a certified Corporate Governance specialist from Institute of International Research (IIR), and has been a regular speaker in the topic of Corporate Secretary roles with Marcus Evans, the well-known educational research organization.
Adel Lotfy holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Foreign Trade. He is founder and member of Egyptian Business Board in Abu Dhabi and member of Canadian Business Council, and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mr. Lotfy is a non-executive board member in a joint venture that is building and operating solar farms for a project worth US$5 billion in order to produce 3000MW of electricity in Egypt.
Source: https://www.ecnconsultancy.com/en/partners/our-expertise-and-partners
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Hamad Abdulla Al Shamsi
Hamad Abdulla Al Shamsi has a wealth of experience that spans over two decades, having run several businesses across multiple disciplines; including financial services and investments.
Hamad is a Chairman and member of the Board of Director of several leading Government Institutions engaged in Commercial, Financial, Aviation, Media and service based activities.
Al Shamsi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from UAE University and MBA majoring in Finance and Banking from USA.
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Dr. Nadia Bastaki
Dr. Nadia Bastaki is the Vice President of medical services at Etihad Airways , she is the first UAE female qualified as an Aviation medicine Specialist in the UAE she completed post graduate education in aviation medicine from kings collage London in 2009 she is member of the royal collage of physician U.K., she also holds a post graduate master degree in occupational medicine from Manchester university 2015, she has completed a Executive leadership training by Harvard international, also has completed Etihad leadership program by New York university in 2016, she was one of few women selected by UAE women establishment amongst more than 100 application to attended a leadership in innovation course by HULT university UK 2017, Dr Nadia successfully completed directorship program from Mudrara IOD UAE.
Dr. Nadia has received many awards and recognition for contribution in aviation field, she received the aviation role model award in 2010, contribution to aviation field and best performance and many other appreciation certificates from the GCAA She was also awarded executive of the year by the CEO at Etihad in 2015 knowing she is youngest female VP at Etihad , she was also listed as top 10 executives in Abu Dhabi by sheikh khalifa awards , she also awarded by the ministry of health for innovation of being the first female in aviation role 2016.
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Fatima Obaid Al Jaber
Fatima Al Jaber is a prominent leader in the GCC area construction industry and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Al Jaber Group and former Group Chief Operating Officer for the years (2007 – 2014). Prior to this Fatima worked with the Abu Dhabi Government in various technical and managerial positions, including her pivotal role as Assistant Undersecretary for Projects & Technical Services at Abu Dhabi Public Works Department and later at Abu Dhabi Municipality.
She graduated from the United Arab Emirates University with a Bachelor of Engineering (Architectural Engineering).
In 2010, Fatima became the first Emirati woman to be elected to the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2010-2014). Fatima was a founding member and the Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Businesswomen’s Council (2010 -2014) and was elected as the Chairperson of the United Arab Emirates Businesswomen’s Council for the term (2011 to 2014). She has been twice acknowledged by Forbes Arabia as an Arab career woman of note. Most recently she has been ranked #4 by Forbes Middle East 100 Most Powerful Arab Businesswomen 2016.
Concerned with how women operate in the economic fields, Fatima founded Al Bashayer Investment Company, as a wealth management service provider for female investors and acts as the chairman of this company.
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Abdur-Raheem Mungrue
Abdur-Raheem Mungrue is currently employed within the asset management arm of Royal Group UAE, as the Company's Risk Management Manager. Abdur-Raheem is a senior executive with extensive experience in financial services and strategy development across various industries and geographies. He has over 17 years of professional experience in investments, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, corporate finance and risk management. Furthermore, Abdur has a deep understanding of private equity and alternative investments.
He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of International Holding Company, a publicly listed Company on the Abu Stock Exchange. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) charter holder with an undergraduate degree in Finance from the United States and an Executive MBA from INSEAD.
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Roberta Calarese
Roberta Calarese is the Chief Legal Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, the leading shopping mall, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East and North Africa. In her current role, Roberta is responsible for all legal matters relating to MAF Properties including but not limited to advising the Board of Directors and CEO on legal and reputational risks, contributing to the setting and implementation of strategy for Majid Al Futtaim Properties and driving the legal risks agenda.
Roberta joined Majid Al Futtaim in 2015 as Chief Legal Officer, Majid Al Futtaim Holding and quickly established her positon as a strong business partner and role model for the company's leadership attributes.
Prior to joining Majid Al Futtaim, Roberta was Chief Legal Officer and Executive Committee Member at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority and where she was instrumental in the development of the DIFC legal and regulatory framework. During her twelve-year tenure at DIFC, Roberta held a number of other positions including Secretary General of the Board of Directors of DIFC Authority and DIFC Investments, Chairwoman of the Legislative Committee, Data Protection Commissioner, and Director Policy and Legal Services of the Dubai Financial Services Authority.
Roberta currently is member of the board of directors of the UAE Tennis Federation and is a director of the board of Majid Al Futtaim Finance.
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H.E. Hamad Rashed Nehail Al Nuaimi
H.E. Hamad Rashed, with a broad work experience of over 22 years, is the Director of the Ruler’s Representative Office in Abu Dhabi (His Highness Sheikh Saeed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Office). His Excellency is also The Chairman of Associated Construction and Trading Group, which possesses around 50 companies under its umbrella. In addition to being the Chairman of Force 10 UAE LTD since 1994 and Chairman of Real Estate Investment and Services Co since 2005, H.E. is shareholder and Chairman of Electronic Stock and Brokerage Company. He has been holding many key positions such as Shareholder and Board Member of Reem Investments and Al Mal Capital.
H.E. Hamad Al Neaimi is currently a Board Member of various companies that include: Arab International Bank, International Capital Trading, National Investment Company, Transgulf Readymix, Union Pipes, Daman Investment, Daman Securities, Buildan Company, Injaz Mena Ivestment Company, Arady PSJC, Al Wahda Sports Club Company and Al Wahda Sports Cultural Club.
Source: http://arady.com/en/team/team-structure/board-of-directors- 1/he-hamad-rashed-nehail-al-neaimi-1.html
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Omran AlKhoori
Omran joined VPS Healthcare in 2015 and is responsible for building market presence by identifying potential opportunities, negotiating and closing business relationships, and analysing industry research and trends.
He previously held managerial positions with ADCO, responsible for business development, customer services, and supply chains. He has extensive experience of working with the government sector and in real estate investments.
Omran holds a BSc in Business Administration from Suffolk University, Boston. He is a member of the UK Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, and has completed the institute's Advanced Competency Programme.
Source: http://www.vpshealth.com/omran-al-khoori-vps-healthcare.html
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Mohamed Thaaloob Al Derei
Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration from the UAE University, Mr. Mohamed Thaaloob is the Chairman of Al Qudra Holding Company, and Vice Chairman of Manazel Real Estate Company(PSC).
He is a Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Co-operative Society, and Board Member of Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Company.
Mr. Thaaloob also has more than membership in sport, he was ex- Board Member of Al Ain Sports and Cultural club and currently a member of the honorary board of the club, as well as Chairman of UAE Judo & Wrestling Federation, and the Honorary President of the Arab Judo Federation.
In addition to the above, Mr. Mohamed Thaaloob was an ex- Board Member of Abu Dhabi National Hotels Company.
Source: http://manazel-re.com/mnz-cv/Mohamed-Al-Darii-En-CV.pdf
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Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil Parambath
A Post Graduate in Radiology from India, Dr. Shamsheer worked as a Radiologist at the Shiekh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, before opting to start his own business.
He set up his first hospital -LLl-1 Hospital, Electra Street in 2007. At the young age of 30, Dr. Shamsheer set out to establish a truly integrated, end-to-end, healthcare organization, delivering quality healthcare that fulfills the needs of the community. In 2008, he set up his second hospital -LLH Hospital, Musaffah.
Given his business acumen and realizing the absence of a premier tertiary care facility, Dr. Shamsheer set up the largest private tertiary care hospital in the UAE -Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi. From just one hospital in Abu Dhabi in 2007 to 19 operational hospitals in 2016; medical support services spread across the Middle East, Europe & India; and taking care of the healthcare needs of over quarter million workers.
The UAE government, Indian government, industry and trade associations as well as the media, has recognized Dr. Shamsheer's contributions. He was awarded the GPF Global Humanitarian Award 2015 at the United Nations; Honorary Doctorate by the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University in 2014; Featured on the Cover Page of Forbes Middle East 'Top Indian Leaders in The Arab World 2014'; Featured on the Cover Page of Entrepreneur Magazine 2015; 'Hamdan Bin Zayed Award for Humanitarian Aid 2014 & 2013'; Arab Health International Leadership Award in 2012 and many other recognitions and awards followed.
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Elham Al Merhoudi
االتعليم: خريجة كلية الهندسة – جامعة اإلمارات العربية المتحدة – تخصص الهندسة المعمارية عام 2000م. خريجة كلية محمد بن راشد لإلدارة الحكومية ضمن برنامج »قيادات زايد المستقبلية« )مايو 2012 – فبراير )2013 الخبرات العملية: مديرة مكتب التدقيق الداخلي )مايو 2012 و حتى تاريخه( - إدارة أعمال الرفابة الداخلية بمختلف أنواعها بكفاءة و فعالية من خالل اإلشراف على عملية إعداد الخطة السنوية للتدقيق المبنية على المخاطر. - متابعة تنفيذ عمليات التدقيق الداخلي وفقا لخطة التدقيق المعتمدة من مجلس اإلدارة رئيس قسم التصميم و الخدمات الفنية )2009 – أبريل 2011(: - إعداد تصاميم عمرانية و معمارية مختلفة لمشاريع إسكانية صديقة للبيئة يخصص بناؤها للمواطنين )2009( - إعداد )24( تصميم هندسي متكامل بالتعاون مع خمس مكاتب استشارية خالل فترة 9 شهور )2009( مهندس قسم تنفيذ المشاريع )يناسر 2004 – سبتمبر 2006( - إدارة تنفيذ المشاريع اإلسكانية في إمارة دبي بمختلف مراحله اإلنشائية من خالل الزيارات الميدانية - إنشاء سندات الدفعات المالية المختلفة و الخاصة بالمقاولين واالستشاريين و تجهيزهاللصرف ضمن المشاريع اإلسكانية في كافة إمارات الدولة التدريب )2005 حتى أكتوبر 2017( االلتحاق بالعديد من الدورات التدريبية المتنوعة و التي كان لها أكبر األثر في تحسين األداء و تطويره على مدى سنوات العمل التكريم: - تكريم من قبل اإلدارة العليا للتميز في إدارة األداء الخاص بمكتب التدقيق الداخلي و التميز في تحقيق المؤشرات )2013( - تكريم من برنامج الشيخ خليفة للتميز الحكومي عن المشاركة و الترشح للفوز بوسام رئيس مجلس الوزراء في المجال التقني ضمن جائزة اإلمارات لألداء الحكومي المتميز )2012( - تكريم من فبل المدير العام للمساهم الفعاالة في عرض مشاريع المجمعات السكنية و إنجاح مشاركة البرنامج بمعرض سيتي سكيب أبو ظبي )2012( 17