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
- 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
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
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 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. 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.
Mohamed Al Thawadi is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of
experience in human resources, public relations, facilities, and security
management. He has held key roles in prominent Abu Dhabi institutions such as
ADIA, Target Engineering, and Al Serkal Group. Holding a Business
Administration degree from Ajman University, he has also completed professional
training in negotiation, crisis management, and facilities management. Known
for his institutional insight and people-focused leadership, Mr. Al Thawadi
brings valuable expertise to governance roles that demand stakeholder alignment
and operational resilience.