Strategic Governance
Board of Directors
Intricate landscape of organizational governance
With a fiduciary responsibility to stakeholders, a commitment to long-term vision, and a dedication to ethical decision-making, the Board of Directors occupies a central position in corporate leadership.
His Excellency
Mr. Matar Suhail Ali Al Yabhouni Aldhaheri
Chairman
His Excellency Mr. Matar Suhail Ali Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, distinguished as a retired Brigadier General, currently serves as the Chairman in an Independent and Non-Executive role. His extensive professional journey spans over 25 years in the UAE armed forces, public, and private sectors. His Excellency's notable leadership roles include serving as the CEO of Gulf Dunes Landscaping & Agricultural Services LLC in the UAE from 2011 to 2020 and as a board member of the UAE Federal National Council.
Mr. Ali Saeed Abdulla Bin Sulayem Al Falasi
Vice Chairman
Mr. Ali Saeed Abdulla Bin Sulayem has been leading Hydra Properties as CEO since 2009 and has played a pivotal role in elevating the company’s stature in the real estate sector. His leadership extends beyond Hydra Properties, as he also contributes his expertise as a board member at Aldar Properties, one of the region's most prominent real estate companies.
Mr. Salam Ali Mohammed Al Rawashdeh
Board Member
Salam Ali Al Rawashdeh is a seasoned leader with a distinguished career in strategic advisory roles and an unwavering commitment to driving strategic excellence. Salam serves as the trusted Advisor to the Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports. His experience in guiding organizational strategies and setting-up board oversight and governance structures was instrumental in contributing to the growth and success of one of the region's principal aviation hubs.
Mr. Abdullah Rashed Mohammad Rashed Alrashdi
Board Member
Mr. Abdulla Alrashdi holds the position of CEO at Tamouh Healthcare, where he has been instrumental in steering the company through the challenges of the pandemic with effective leadership and management strategies. In addition to his role at Tamouh Healthcare, he serves as the Chairman of Adcan Pharma, guiding the company in its pursuit of innovation and excellence in the pharmaceutical industry. His commitment to intellectual and community enrichment is further exemplified in his role as Vice Chairman of Al Ain Chess Club, where he promotes strategic thinking and mental agility.
Mr. Seifallah Mohamed Amin Fikry
Board Member
Seif Fikry, an accomplished C-level executive within the MENA region's capital Markets, brings forth a wealth of experience spanning over 27 years in securities, coverage, origination, and market regulation. In November 2018, he assumed the roles of Board Member and CEO at Chimera Capital, contributing significantly to the launch of the first SCA Umbrella fund and SCA ETF in 2020. Prior to this, Fikry founded Afkar Capital in ADGM in December 2015, where he pioneered the introduction of the MENA region's inaugural UCITS Physical in-kind ETF in collaboration with S&P and BNY Mellon. Furthermore, Mr. Seif is a Managing Partner at Lunate, in his position, Mr. Seif oversees Lunate’s Public Markets Strategy and Operations.