Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors guide the direction of our company and operations to ensure that Majid Al Futtaim maintains its stature as the leading lifestyle conglomerate in the region.
Fadel Abdulbaqi Al Ali
Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim Holding
Fadel Abdulbaqi Al Ali was appointed as Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim’s Holding Board in June 2025, bringing extensive experience...
Fadel Abdulbaqi Al Ali was appointed as Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim’s Holding Board in June 2025, bringing extensive experience in financial services, corporate governance, and strategic leadership. He also currently serves as Chairman of the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wio Bank and is a board member of the Commercial International Bank of Egypt.
Previously, Mr. Al Ali held notable executive roles including Deputy CEO and Group Chief of Operations at First Abu Dhabi Bank, and CEO of Dubai Holding. He started his career at Dubai Municipality in 1987 before joining Citibank in 1989, where he rose to become UAE Head of Distribution. Throughout his career, Fadel Abdulbaqi Al Ali has been instrumental in shaping institutional strategy and advancing the UAE’s financial sector.
Hamed Kazim
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Hamed Kazim has over 40 years of experience in professional services and is currently a senior advisor to PwC Middle...
Mr. Hamed Kazim has over 40 years of experience in professional services and is currently a senior advisor to PwC Middle East, having previously served as an advisor to firms including Mercer, RBS, and Alix Partners. He was the Managing Partner of Andersen Dubai, as well as Ernst & Young, and served on the Boards of the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority, Commercial Bank of Dubai, and Larsen & Toubro. He was involved in various financial forensic assignments in the United States and Middle Eastern offices. Mr. Kazim also led initial public offerings on the Dubai Financial Market, including Emaar, as well as large acquisitions such as P&O and Inchcape Shipping. Mr Kazim's main focus is technology, finance, and organisational effectiveness.
Mr. Kazim is a UAE national and a graduate of the University of California, San Diego, USA, with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Electronic Engineering. He joined Arthur Andersen in 1981 and worked in the Washington, D.C. office, where he obtained his CPA qualification with high distinction in 1986.
Zein Abdalla
Non-Executive Director
Zein Abdalla joined the Majid Al Futtaim Holding Board of Directors in July 2025. He brings vast experience from long tenures...
Zein Abdalla joined the Majid Al Futtaim Holding Board of Directors in July 2025. He brings vast experience from long tenures at global companies where he gained expertise in corporate and general management, supply chain procurement, global brand management, and innovation and global strategy in both developed and emerging markets.
He spent 19 years with PepsiCo Inc. where he held a number of senior executive positions including President. Prior to joining PepsiCo, he had a diverse 16-year career with Mars Inc. where he served as General Manager of the Middle East and North Africa business.
Mr. Abdalla currently serves as Chair of the Mastercard Foundation, Board Member of Cognizant, Board Member of the Kuwait Food Company (Americana), Board Adviser to Mars Inc., and Member of the Advisory Board of the Imperial College Business School.
Iyad Malas
Non-Executive Director
Iyad Malas joined the Majid Al Futtaim Holding Board of Directors in July 2025. He brings over 35 years of experience in...
Iyad Malas joined the Majid Al Futtaim Holding Board of Directors in July 2025. He brings over 35 years of experience in various senior roles, spanning many countries and industries, including real estate, retail, leisure & entertainment, financial services, and investments.
His previous experience includes five years as a Partner at Gateway Partners, a private equity firm, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Trust and Majid Al Futtaim Holding (2007 – 2015), Chief Operating Officer and Head of Asset Management at EFG Hermes, Egypt and a long career at the International Finance Corporation in both the USA and India.
Mr. Malas is currently the CEO of Al Ghurair Group and sits on the Board of Directors of a number of listed companies including Mashreq Bank, National Cement Company and Polyplex corporation in both India and Thailand.
Robert Booth
Non-Executive Director
Robert Booth is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ellington Properties, Dubai's lifestyle curator and design-led boutique...
Robert Booth is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Ellington Properties, Dubai's lifestyle curator and design-led boutique developer.
A globally recognised real estate leader, Robert has played a pivotal role in shaping some of the world's most distinguished communities and architectural landmarks.
At Emaar Properties, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate business, where he was instrumental in developing some of Dubai's most celebrated destinations, including Emirates Hills, Dubai Marina, Arabian Ranches, and Downtown Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa.
Earlier in his career, Robert worked with the Concord Group on the master-planned development of Concord Pacific Place in Vancouver - Canada's largest master-planned urban community, and contributed to the development of CityPlace in Toronto, where he led a multibillion-dollar development programme.
He holds a Master's degree in Real Property Development and Planning from the University of British Columbia.
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