Leadership

MEET THOSE AT THE HELM

To guide our long-term vision, GULFNAV has assembled some of the most respected business leaders in the Middle East – hallmarked by integrity, global experience and a progressive commercial outlook.

The Board

H.H. SHEIKH THEYAB BIN TAHNOON BIN MOHAMMAD AL NAHYAN
CHAIRMAN
His Highness graduated from the United Arab Emirates University, before entering commerce and business administration. Today, he manages his father’s prestigious portfolio of businesses and properties and holds several other key positions, including:
  • Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Insurance Company
  • Chairman of City Land Group
  • Chairman of Tamakkan Real Estate
  • Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Al Ain University
  • Chairman of Drake & Scull International PJSC
DR. ABDUL RAHMAN AL AFIFI
Vice Chairman

Holds an MBA from the United Arab Emirates University and PhD in Project Management from the British University in Dubai. Successful entrepreneur, GM and CEO overseeing many high-profile business transformations and management systems.

  • CEO of TMKN Group - Abu Dhabi
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Ain University
  • Board Member of Drake & Scull International PJSC
MR. AHMAD KILANI
Board Member & Chief Executive Officer

Brings two decades of experience in finance and investment banking, in regional and local firms across energy, real estate, trading, manufacturing, construction, education and tourism. Successfully managed multiple IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, restructures and equity valuations.

  • Board Member of Drake & Scull International PJSC
  • Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Ain University
  • Board Member of Black Marlin Ship Management & Operation
DR. KHALIFA ALMEHAIRBI
Board Member

Dr. Khalifa is the Chairman of Arabian Gulf Investment Group and its subsidiaries, one of the fastest growing companies in the Gulf and North Africa region. He has achieved great success in concluding massive and successful deals that have effectively contributed to supporting the national economy, developing the company's business, and expanding in all investment fields. Dr. Khalifa holds several other key positions, including:

  • Member of the Executive Committee of the UAE International Investors Council
  • Founder and Chairman of The Luxury Villa Real Estate Management Company
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors of MKI International Real Estate Investment Company
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gulf Expo Construction & Trading Company
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kingson Amai Real Estate Investment Company
MR. ABDEL HADI AL SA’DI
Board Member

Mr. Al Sa’di is one of the most reputable and well-respected investment management and IPO managers in the region, with more than 20 years of experience in Investment Management, Risk Management, Business Planning, Operations, and Treasury Management. Mr. Al Sa’di has been associated with large institutions in regional and domestic markets, such as CitiBank, Standard Chartered Bank, ANZ Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank.

    MS. GRACE WONG
    Board Member

    Grace is an experienced finance professional with 20 years of global banking experience with Rabobank, Australia New Zealand Banking Group and Standard Chartered Bank.  Grace has held various roles in Sydney, London and Dubai, covering commodities, corporate banking, trade finance, real estate and risk management. Prior to joining Rasmala Investment Bank Limited in 2021, Grace held roles with financial boutiques and an investment fund in London and was Head of Commodities and Agribusiness at Standard Chartered Bank in London. Grace has MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Master of International Law from University of Sydney and undergraduate degree in Finance and Economics from University of Technology, Sydney.