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Mohamed Hasan Abdulla Omran Al Shamsi is an Emirati businessman and the former CEO and chairman of Etisalat (which he joined in 1977). He serves on the boards of the Ras Al Khaimah University for Medical and Health Sciences, the American University of Ras Al Khaimah, RAK Bank (the national bank of Ras Al Khaimah), the Emirates Foundation (a philanthropic organisation) and Ras Al Khaimah Properties Company.

He was appointed as chairman of Etisalat in 2005 and left in 2012 at a time when Etisalat was named the most powerful company in the UAE by Forbes Middle East.

He was a member of the board of trustees of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE in 2005 and became President of the HCT in 2013.

Earlier, in 1997, he served as chairman of Thuraya, the UAE-based satellite telephony and data provider, which provides telecommunications coverage for customers in Europe, the Middle East, North, Central and East Africa, Asia and Australia. He was also chancellor and chairman of the UAE-based Higher Colleges of Technology, as well as a member of the board of directors of the Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat).

He has received many local, regional and international awards, including a “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the CEO Middle East Conference (CEO of the Year). He won the 2010 International CEO Award at the International Telecommunications Awards, which were held in London. He graduated from Cairo University’s Faculty of Engineering, Department of Communications and Electronics in 1977.

Khamis Buharoon AI Shamsi is the managing director of Royal Capital Investment Company and the chairman of Aram Group Company PSC. Khamis Buharoon has over 36 years of experience in banking and has acted as CEO, manager, and chairman of several boards. Over the years, he has had numerous leadership roles, including head of the settlements committee, member of the executive committee, and vice-chairman of the nominations and remuneration committee. He spent 14 years at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, from 2007 to March 2021, where he was, at various times, managing director, member of the board of directors and vice-chairman of the board of directors, as well as acting CEO for two years.

Before his time at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Mr Buharoon AI Shamsi served for two years as CEO of Commercial Bank International, during which time he contributed to the restructuring of the bank. His work at Commercial Bank International included acting as managing director for financial brokerage, as well as managing director for Takamul Real Estate.

He has helped to establish several investment companies, such as Arqaam Capital Investment in the DIFC. He served as a board member in Tharawat Investment House in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Naeem Holdings in Egypt and Unifund Capital Financial Investment in the UAE and as the Chairman of Etihad Capital in the UAE. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business and Accounting.

Nadeem Zaman is the Chief Strategy Officer for Rua Al Madinah Holding (which is wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund of KSA), where he is responsible for group strategy and performance, enterprise project management, and operational excellence. He currently serves as a board member and advisor to multiple companies in KSA and internationally. Previously, he was chief advisor to the KSA Minister for Investment and was instrumental in driving the KSA’s National Investment Strategy, which underpins Vision 2030. Before joining the Ministry, Nadeem was an advisor on corporate development and transformation at Digital Dubai Authority, where he managed strategy, HR, finance, procurement, legal and HSE in addition to overseeing multiple group-wide and city-level transformation and digitisation initiatives.

Before taking up his position at Digital Dubai Authority, Nadeem was the CEO of a private family office. He has held many senior positions, including Group Chief Strategy Officer for GEMS Education as well as various vice-president posts at Dubai World Trade Centre. Before moving to the Middle East in 2008, Nadeem specialised in strategy delivery and business transformation for Virgin, and Prudential.

Nadeem holds a Global Executive MBA from TRIUM (a partnership between the London School of Economics (UK), Stern School of Business, New York University (USA) and HEC (France). He also has a BA (hons) in Accounting & Financial Management from the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. He is a fellow of both the Institute of Business Consulting and the Association for Project Management.

Fayez Ibbini is the Chief Executive Officer of the Group. He established the Alpha Data in 1981, initially to offer data processing services. Over time, he pioneered the shift in Alpha Data’s offerings to make it one of the leading digital transformation providers and systems integrators in the Middle East. Under his leadership, the Group now has over 1,500 employees across the UAE, Qatar and KSA. A serial entrepreneur by nature, he has set up and/or acquired multiple companies, including:

• Intelligent Care – a healthcare provider;
• Intel-Lab – a medical lab business;
• Taqteer – an educational establishment in Qatar; and
• Foresight – audit and banking software and part of the Group.

All have been highly successful ventures.

Fayez Ibbini has been recognised as an “Outstanding Achiever” by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his contribution as CEO of one of the UAE’s oldest and most well-established companies. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Leeds University in the United Kingdom.

Khalid Ghanim Ali Bin Hamoodah is a seasoned board member with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the American University in Dubai.

Fluent in Arabic and English, Khalid serves on the boards of several prominent UAE-based companies, including Ghanem Ali Bin Hamoodah & Sons LLC, Arbah Investment LLC, and Bin Hamoodah Auto.

Zakaria Ibbini is the Director of the Group’s Talent division, through Alpha Data Recruitment. He has over 16 years of experience at the Group, specialising in business development, project management, marketing and human resources. Zakaria led the expansion of the Group’s Talent division, through Alpha Data Recruitment, achieving significant year-on-year revenue growth, and growing Alpha Data Recruitment into a team of 30 internal staff and 600 outsourced employee contractors across the UAE. Zakaria led the onboarding of several major customers such as government entities and state-owned technology initiatives.

Before joining the Group, Zakaria worked as a sales executive at Zenith Staybrite Ltd. In the UK. He gained his Bachelor of Science degree (hons) in Multimedia and Audio Engineering in 2007 from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom.

Julia Ibbini is a designer and marketing specialist with 22 years’ experience spanning corporate marketing and independent design practice. Julia joined Alpha Data in 2002, focusing on marketing for the Group. During her 10 years of service as the Marketing Manager of Alpha Data, she oversaw multiple initiatives that transformed the Group’s public image into a more progressive organization with digital transformation at the core of its mission.

Her long-time passion for art and design led her to establish Ibbini Studio, a collectible design practice based in Abu Dhabi. Julia’s commitment to research and innovation within her field has led to Ibbini Studio becoming well known for using cutting edge software and technologies to create pieces that intersect art, design and engineering. She led Ibbini Studio from a small local presence to widespread recognition internationally. In 2019, Julia was awarded the Van Cleef & Arpels Middle East Design Prize. Ibbini Studio’s work can be found in private, corporate and museum collections worldwide.

Julia has a BA Hons in Visual Communications (2002) from Leeds Arts University, United Kingdom.

Ahmed is a finance professional and is a financial analyst at Afhad Holding LLC. With a background in U.S. stock market research, Ahmed specialises in conducting in-depth analysis of financial statements, market trends, and economic indicators to uncover potential investment opportunities. His expertise extends to private equity research, where he has studied investment methods, evaluated opportunities, and assessed deal structures and exit strategies.

In addition to his analytical work, Ahmed is experienced in market research, where he identifies opportunities for property expansion, investment, and divestment. His strategic planning skills have been honed through collaboration with senior management.

Ahmed has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Zayed University, Abu Dhabi.

Mario has over 20 years of investment, finance, management, advisory and financial services and industries experience. He joined Faraj Bin Hamoodah Holding LLC in 2018 as an investment manager and shortly after, he became the general manager of a group of companies including Faraj Bin Hamoodah Holding LLC, Wise Investment LLC and Noon Investment – Sole Proprietorship LLC, managing a portfolio of over AED 3 billion. Prior to this, he was a director in Chescor Capital, a boutique investment banking/financial advisory, for 12 years where he worked on a range of client projects including investments, financial advisory, valuations, M&A, equity & debt, financial modelling, budgeting, fund management, due diligence & business planning.

Mario speaks Arabic, English and French and has an MBA (International Business) from the University of Quebec at Montreal, Canada and a B.S. in Finance from Saint Joseph University, Lebanon.

Jordanian by nationality, Fayez has made the UAE his home for more than three decades, arriving in Abu Dhabi shortly after receiving his BSc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Leeds University (UK). In 1981, he set up Alpha Data L.L.C., initially as a bureau offering data processing services.

Recognizing the investment and growth coming into Abu Dhabi’s northern neighbor, Fayez opened Alpha Data’s Dubai office in 1987. As Managing Director of one of the longest-standing companies in the UAE, Fayez has made it an ethos of the Group to be continually committed to sustained growth and success by driving innovation and quality through everything Alpha Data does.

This was recognized when Fayez was the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Achiever Award from H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the current Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Haytham Al Momany is the Chief Financial Officer of the Group. He joined in August 2004 and has over 20 years of experience with Alpha Data.

Haytham is responsible for the financial operations of the Group, including bank relations and facility management, managing cash flow, overall financial planning and financing, managing financial reporting, budget finalization, review and implementation, overseeing the procurement function of the Group as well as analyzing it’s financial strengths and weaknesses and proposing corrective actions, in addition he has been the board secretary.

Before joining the Company, he was an auditor with KPMG. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (majoring in Accounting) from Philadelphia University in Amman, Jordan.

Layth Ibbini is the Chief Operating Officer of the Company. He joined in January 1997 and has over 27 years of experience with the Company. Layth manages the operations of the Company, including streamlining business operations, ensuring quality control, optimizing supply chain logistics, managing budgets and forecasts and Alpha Data’s procurement. Before joining the Company, he was an auditor with Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co International.

Layth gained his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (majoring in Accounting) from Yarmouk University in Irbid, Jordan.

Amar Singh is the Director of Sales – Enterprise Solutions at the Company’s head office in Abu Dhabi and has worked for Alpha Data since 2001.

With over 30 years of experience in the IT industry across India, Bahrain and UAE, he holds an important senior management role, driving business development and fostering growth alongside a skilled team of IT professionals spanning various domains.

He has also been instrumental in the strategic initiatives of Alpha Data, contributing significantly to forging key partnerships and maintaining strong business relationships.

Amar Singh was born in India and holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics Honors from Delhi University, India.

Farid Abou El-Fetouh manages the Company’s business in Abu Dhabi, Qatar and KSA. He has over 28 years of experience in management and leadership in the IT industry. He leads a team of over 550 professionals across the sales, business development, technical delivery, operations and services functions.

Farid has a successful track record of leading digital transformation business for well-known clients and has secured several long-term partnerships with prominent entities across a variety of sectors on behalf of the Company.

Before joining the Company, Farid worked for IBM, as well as in Egypt’s financial markets. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics and Communications) from Alexandria University.

Sajeev Perunnelly manages the Company’s Enterprise Solutions business in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. He has been with the Company for over 11 years and is a well-known figure in the UAE’s IT industry, with over 25 years’ extensive experience managing IT businesses. He has expertise in planning, strategy, sales management, services management, budgeting, and P&L ownership. Sajeev has successfully led teams, driven revenue growth, established key technology partnerships and implemented strategic initiatives

Before joining Alpha Data, Sajeev held key roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and GBM, contributing significantly to their business development and strategic planning efforts. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Calicut University, in Kerala, India.

Murugesan Vaithilingam is the Director of Services (Dubai) at Alpha Data. He has worked at the Company for 29 years, having joined in 1995. He plays an important role in the Group’s strategic development and the expansion of the ICT services business. His responsibilities include managing the Group’s P&L, sales management, and overseeing service delivery in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, whilst promoting the Company’s core values both internally and to clients.

He has led several key initiatives to expand service offerings, including the Digital Transformation Centre (and the NOC and SOC offerings), cloud services, unified communications, collaboration platforms, and smart solutions.

Before joining Alpha Data, Murugesan worked for four years at Omni Communications in Mumbai, India, where he served as a manager responsible for driving business growth and delivering telecommunications solutions. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics and Communication) from the University of Madras.