OUR PEOPLE

Chairman

Badr Al-Olama

Badr Al-Olama is the Director General at Abu Dhabi Investment Office — the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development arm responsible for driving economic diversification and sustainable growth.

As a former Mubadala executive, Badr managed a diverse portfolio of investments ranging from aerospace and defence, to healthcare services and satellite technologies. During his tenure at Mubadala, Badr held chief executive roles at Strata — the Arab world’s first aerospace manufacturing facility, and at Hub71 — Abu Dhabi’s tech startup incubator and accelerator.

Over the past two decades, Badr has served extensively on a number of company boards in different parts of the world. More notable is his current chairmanship of both 7X (formerly known as Emirates Post Group) and the publicly-listed asset management and investment bank Shuaa Capital, and Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary Maqta Gateway, as well as his board membership with the Emirates Drug Establishment, the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Yas Holding, and GEMS Education.

In terms of his public engagements, Badr was the former President of the Harvard Club of the UAE and was also a member of the UAE Ministerial Council on the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This led him to establish the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit alongside the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to promote disruptive technologies that are shaping the global manufacturing sector.

Nominated as a ‘Young Global Leader for the Middle East and North Africa Region’ in 2016 by the World Economic Forum, Badr began his career as a lawyer after graduating from both the UAE University and Harvard Law School.

Vice Chairman

Nabil Ramadhan

Mr. Nabil M. Ramadhan was elected as a Director on the Board of SHUAA Capital in April 2024 as a Director and Vice Chairman on the Board.

Nabil is the Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM), a key contributor to the growth and development of business and tourism sectors in the UAE with its leading economic districts, retail destinations and residential communities.

He is responsible for overseeing DHAM’s Marketing & Communication, Business Excellence, Business & Corporate Strategy and Research & Product Development functions, while enabling synergy and innovation between the teams.

Before joining DHAM, Nabil was the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Retail, the retail management arm of Dubai Holding, where he led the strategic expansion of the company’s diverse portfolio across retail and hospitality management divisions. He was responsible for spearheading the repositioning of Sarood Hospitality as an independent leader in restaurant management and world-class concept development.

At Jumeirah Group, he served as Group Chief Real Estate and Asset Management Officer and was tasked with managing the asset portfolio of the hotel group. In his earlier position as Group Chief Human Capital Officer, he implemented a comprehensive HR strategy targeting the Group’s 14,000 employees. He also supervised operations at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management.

Between 2010 and 2013, Nabil completed a successful tenure as Chief Operating Officer of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority. At the start of his career, Nabil worked as Director of Human Resources at Dubai Properties, as Head of Human Capital Services at Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, and in the Performance Development Department at Emirates Group.

Nabil is the Chairman and CEO of Arady Developments and also Vice Chairman of the Board at Shuaa and a Board Member of Merex Investment Group LLC.

Previously Nabil served on the Board of Directors of Hospitality Research at SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell, Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Inemaj and as committee member of Emiratization in the banking sector.

Nabil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona in the United States. In addition, he is a graduate of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development.

Director

Hamda Eid AlMheiri

Hamda Eid AlMheiri is the Executive Director of Government and Sovereign Relations at ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company. In her role, Hamda oversees the organization’s interactions with senior government stakeholders across local, state and federal jurisdictions. Her responsibilities include the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive strategic framework to govern all organizational initiatives and engagements.

She also exercises authority over ADQ’s collaboration with industry advocates, aiming to leverage areas of mutual interest, while ensuring the continuous monitoring of relevant government activities globally.

Hamda currently serves as a board member of Etihad Airways, Presight AI, SHUAA Capital, and Arcera, a global holding company in the life sciences sector formed by ADQ.

Her professional career encompasses roles with the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, where she served as a Project Manager responsible for financial policy and efficiency, and the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi, where she worked as a Financial Policy and Efficiency Specialist. Prior to these, Hamda held the position of Manager of Commercial Analysis for the Strategy and Planning department at Etihad Airways.

She holds a Master’s degree in Global Affairs and Diplomatic Leadership from the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy, a Corporate Director Certificate from Harvard Business School and is also an alumna of the Georgetown Leadership Seminar. Hamda has a keen interest in exploring new perspectives in art and drawing inspiration from various cultures.

Director

Darwish Alketbi

Mr. Darwish Abdulla Alketbi is a highly accomplished finance leader with years of experience in driving investment strategies, portfolio optimization, and corporate governance. As Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Saif Bin Darwish, he plays a pivotal role in overseeing the company’s investment strategy, ensuring alignment with the group’s overall goals and policies. His expertise spans diverse markets, with a proven track record of delivering substantial growth and value creation.

Darwish is responsible for devising efficient, goal- oriented investment plans, developing growth strategies for new investments, analyzing market trends, and identifying emerging opportunities. He brings extensive knowledge in the stock market, alternative investments, structured products, private equity, and portfolio optimization. His comprehensive understanding of risk assessment, global market research, and data-driven decision-making further strengthens his ability to deliver sound investment decisions.

As a dynamic and results-driven finance professional, Darwish focuses on managing the group’s financial assets to maintain a well-balanced portfolio and implement strategies that generate strong returns and consistent cash flow. His leadership has been instrumental in optimizing investments and driving the group’s success.

During the global market downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical uncertainties, Darwish played a crucial role in protecting the company’s investment objectives. Through strategic portfolio rebalancing, he identified opportunities to invest in high-quality assets at discounted prices, positioning the group for long-term growth while actively monitoring the market’s recovery.

In addition to his role at Saif Bin Darwish, Darwish serves as an independent director on the boards of prominent organizations, including GFH Financial Group BSC (GFH), Waha Capital, Shuaa Capital, and Union Properties. He also chairs the Investment Committee and the Risk and Governance Committee at Shuaa Capital and actively participates in several other board committees.

Darwish holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Zayed University, Abu Dhabi and completed his primary and secondary education at The British School Al Khubairat.

Director

ASAD HUSSAINI

Asad Hussaini is Managing Partner UAE at Fortinbras, a New York based asset manager focused on structured credit and special situations investing.

Mr Hussaini is also the head of a US Family Office based in the ADGM. Mr. Hussaini is a board member of Osiris Acquisition Corp listed on the New York Stock Exchange and a board member of Keyper, a UAE based proptech firm.

Asad Hussaini is the Vice Chairman Peninsula Real Estate, an Abu Dhabi based Real Estate Investment Company. Mr. Hussaini is an investment partner at Altana Wealth, a Monaco-based asset manager.

Mr. Hussaini is a Venture Partner at Niya Partners, a Miami based venture capital firm focus on Seed and Series A investments covering Insurance, Healthcare, Financial Services, Wearables and Fem Tech.

Mr. Hussaini has been a seed and early stage investor in a large number of US & Middle Eastern based startups.

Mr. Hussaini is a member of the Global Advisory Council of the Wilson Center, a Congressionally funded bi-partisan think tank based in Washington D.C. focused on issues of US and global trade, economic, national security & defense matters.

Mr. Hussaini recently received an award from the Middle East Policy Council based in Washington DC for contribution to Middle East- US engagement.

He was educated at Georgetown University in Washington D.C.