H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan is a board-level institutional leader with extensive experience in the strategic oversight of diversified business groups and complex, multi-sector organizations. He is widely recognised for providing long-term strategic direction, strengthening institutional frameworks, and exercising structured and effective board supervision across a broad range of sectors, including retail, industrial, real estate, aviation, energy-related sectors, environmental technologies, fintech, hospitality, medical services, and marine activities.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARAM Group PJSC, where he provides strategic guidance and board-level oversight in support of the Group’s long-term objectives, sustainable growth, and operational efficiency. In addition, he holds senior board and leadership roles across prominent national and sector-focused entities, including chairmanship and vice-chairmanship positions within commercial, investment, and sectoral organizations, as well as board memberships in investment institutions. Through these roles, he contributes to strategic alignment, institutional oversight, and performance monitoring across multiple sectors.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s professional foundation is grounded in business administration, complemented by military leadership training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, which underpins his structured and methodical approach to strategic leadership and organizational development. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a major in Political Science and a minor in Economics, from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi). His extensive leadership experience across diverse sectors reflects a sustained commitment to strategic vision, institutional effectiveness, and the creation of sustainable value at the highest levels of corporate and institutional leadership.
Dr. Ali Nasser Sultan Alyabhouni Aldhaheri is a senior business leader with extensive experience in international investment, energy, technology, and precious metals. He serves as Vice Chairman of ARAM Group PJSC, Board Member of Emirates Gold Refinery, Co-Founder of the International Bullion Exchange (IBX), Chief Operating Officer of Vizier Asset Management (ADGM-licensed), Co-Founder and Board Member of Falcon Tech Robotics, and Partner at Mark Cables FZE and The Vice Chairman Space Events & Sports. He holds a Ph.D. in Decision-Making Strategy from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Abu Dhabi University. In his roles, he contributes to strategic investments, institutional oversight, and sustainable value creation.
Mr. Ali Musmar is a senior financial executive with more than 24 years of experience in credit risk management, portfolio governance, and regulatory compliance across the Middle East, GCC, and Far East markets. He has an established track record in developing group-wide credit strategies, strengthening governance frameworks, and aligning financial institutions with local and international regulatory standards.
He currently serves as Managing Director of ARAM Group PJSC, a publicly listed investment holding company based in Abu Dhabi. From October 2021, he served as Chief Executive Officer of ARAM Group PJSC, during which period he was responsible for leading the Group’s strategic planning, financial restructuring initiatives, and operational transformation across its investment portfolio, with a focus on credit structuring, balance sheet optimization, and governance enhancement.
Prior to joining ARAM Group PJSC, Mr. Musmar served as Chief Credit Officer (Executive Vice President level) at Al Masraf – Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade, where he was responsible for enterprise-wide credit risk oversight across corporate, retail, and SME portfolios. During his tenure, he played a key role in reducing non-performing loans, strengthening credit governance, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and supervisory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
His professional experience also includes senior leadership roles at Commercial Bank of Dubai and Mashreq Bank, where he led the development and governance of enterprise-wide credit risk frameworks and models. Throughout his career, he has served on several executive and board-level committees, including the Executive Committee (EXCO), the Asset and Liability Committee (ALCO), and the Board Credit Committee.
Mr. Musmar holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Jordan and is a CFA Program candidate. He has also completed advanced professional training in project finance, credit risk, and financial risk management through programs delivered by Euromoney, McKinsey, and the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP).
Through his executive leadership and board responsibilities, As Managing Director and a Member of the Board of Directors of ARAM Group PJSC, Mr. Ali Musmar provides executive oversight across the Group, with particular focus on financial governance, risk controls, and strategic execution.
H.E. Salama Alhaj Alawadhi is a senior government executive with extensive experience in industrial development, energy, supply chain management, and national economic growth. She has played a significant role in strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates. She currently serves as Assistant Undersecretary for Industry Growth at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, where she leads national programs aimed at supporting industrial expansion, advancing sustainability, and enhancing competitiveness. She is also a Board Member of the UAE Space Agency and a Board Member of ARAM Group PJSC. H.E. Salama Alhaj Alawadhi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences (Geology) from Sultan Qaboos University.
Mr. Jakub Bajak is a business executive and consultant with international experience in corporate operations, strategic management, and leadership development. In addition to his role as a Board Member of ARAM Group PJSC, he currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of The Space Events & Sports L.L.C. and Managing Director of Kaboura FZ-LLC. He pursued his academic studies in Law, Philosophy, Cognitive Studies, and Automation at educational institutions in Germany, Poland, and France.
