Mr. Eyad Abdulrahim

Board Member / Managing Director

Mr. Eyad Abdulrahim brings over 25 years of experience in leading Finance departments in the region. He has led major publicly listed companies and family business finance departments and has also assumed board and top management positions within. He has also performed on major regional and international boards of directors. Mr. Eyad has worked with some of the major institutions within the Middle East and GCC including Emaar, The Economic City, Al Futtaim Group Real Estate, Dubai Properties Group, Arabtec Holding, DEPA LTD, Standard Chartered Bank, and Arab Bank. He has led several IPOs in the region in addition to major restructuring, complex money market transactions, and growth responsibilities within his career.

Eyad is a well-proven leader within the Finance community in the MENA area and the GCC in particular. He holds an MBA degree from UOWD and a degree in Accounting and Finance.

Eng. Mohamed Badr Al-Sadah

Group Chief Executive Officer

Eng. Mohamed Al-Sadah joined Estithmar Holding as Group Chief Executive Officer in September 2023. Eng. Al-Sadah has a wealth of industry experience across various sectors, such as Oil and Gas, Investments and Telecom.

Prior to joining Estithmar Holding, Eng. Al-Sadah led several central functions in the capacity of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Business Development at Vodafone Qatar, as well as Chief Executive Officer at Hasad Food Company. He also held other senior positions in the period he worked for Qatar Investment Authority. 

Eng. Al-Sadah holds an Engineering degree from the University of Arizona, USA, and he currently holds several other senior positions: Chairman of Widam Food, Vice Chairman of Baladna Food Industries Co, Board Member in Qatar Development Bank, Board Member in Al-Hosn Investment Company.

Key Board Memberships:

• Chairman of Widam Food Company
• Vice Chairman of Baladna Food Industries Co
• Board Member in Qatar Development Bank
• Board Member in Al-Hosn Investment Company

Mr. Nicholas McLaren

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Nicholas McLaren is a finance and management professional with over 25 years of experience across Asia, the Middle East, and Australasia, where he has been a board member and leader of publicly listed companies and acted in various finance and other leadership roles, including as Group CFO, Head of Country Management, and Head of Finance Transformation in diverse industries including FMCG, healthcare, chemicals, aviation, and marine and energy solutions. Mr. McLaren holds a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Commercial Law, bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Political Science, and is an FCPA (fellow member of CPA Australia).

Mr. Joseph Hazel

Cluster Chief Executive Officer - Elegancia Healthcare

Mr. Joseph Hazel is a seasoned leader in the Healthcare industry, with 30 years' C- suite experience across various geographical areas ranging from Africa, Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. Mr. Hazel joined Elegancia Healthcare to lead and grow the portfolio across the region. Previously, he spent nearly 7 years at Mediclinic Middle East as Chief Operating Officer for the Abu Dhabi Emirate.  Mr. Hazel is completing his MSc in Healthcare Economics, Policy, and Management with (London School of Economics). Holds an MBA and Diploma in Management (Open University); certificates in Managing Healthcare Delivery and Strategy Execution (Harvard Business School); and completed director training (Institute of Directors) and leadership training (Officer British Army, Sandhurst). 

Mr. Abd Almunem Al Sakka

Cluster Chief Executive Officer - Elegancia Services

Mr. Abd Almunem Al Sakka brings over two decades of extensive experience in senior leadership roles within Service companies, Construction, and Logistics across the Middle East. He boasts a distinguished track record of achieving revenue and profitability objectives through his forward-thinking and motivational leadership style. As a result-oriented executive, he has demonstrated exceptional expertise in Operational Management and the development of business processes, with a particular focus on Trading and Contracting. Abd Almunem Al-Sakka, currently serving as the visionary Cluster Chief Executive Officer at Elegancia Services, exemplifies a deep passion for excellence and an unwavering commitment to the company's mission and core values. His strategic guidance and effective management are instrumental in propelling the organization's success. Abd Almunem's remarkable leadership skills serve as an inspiration, enabling the entire team to consistently deliver exceptional results that surpass expectations. With his dedication and innovative approach, Abd Almunem ensures that Elegancia Services maintains its position at the forefront of the industry. This commitment not only leads to consistently exceeding client expectations but also sets new industry benchmarks for excellence.

Mr. Richard Chammas

Cluster Chief Executive Officer - Elegancia Contracting and Industries

Mr Richard posseses more than 35 years of experience and exposure amassed from working on construction and infrastructure projects in the United States, Lebanon, India, Qatar, U.A.E. and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to chief executive management and board level roles; coupled with a strong educational background from Columbia University (BS 1986 and MSRED 1991), Cornell University (MEng 1987) and The American University of Beirut (1981-1983), as well as executive education programs, latest completed, Insead Business School, International Directors’ Programme Certificate in Corporate Governance (Sept 2019).

Mr. Amer Mahasen

Cluster Chief Executive Officer - Estithmar Ventures

Mr. Amer Mahasen has over 20 years of extensive experience in management, making him highly skilled and knowledgeable in this field. With an EMBA degree, he possesses a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of effective leadership and decision-making. As a CEO at Estithmar Ventures he continues to steer cluster's diverse portfolio of real estate, hotel, and entertainment ventures towards success. His visionary approach and strategic thinking enable us to thrive in these industries, driving innovation and creating exceptional customer experiences.

Mr. Marwan Dimas

Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

Mr. Marwan Dimas is a marketing and communications expert. With more than 30 years’ experience in marketing, media, and communications in the GCC. Mr. Marwan delivers plans and initiatives that enhance brand positioning and drives business development, growth and increased value.

Mr. Riyad Al Sowaity

Group HR Director

Mr. Riyad Al Sowaity is a strategic Human Resources professional with over 18 years of working experience in several industries like Construction, Infrastructure, F&B, Healthcare and Hospitality in the GCC region.

Mr. Riyad has a master’s degree in Business Administration and bachelor’s degree in Law from University of Jordan and he oversees all the Human Resources related transactions for Estithmar Holding.

Mr. Hassan Harfouche

Group Strategy and Business Planning Director

Mr. Hassan Harfouche is a result-driven professional with over 24 years of experience in strategic planning and execution; business excellence, organizational transformation, and quality & performance management, while building strategic partnerships to support sustainable business growth and competitive advantage.  Mr. Hassan is a Certified Balanced Scorecard Professional by the George Washington University, and An ASQ Certified Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence, holds a Master degree in quality mangement from The University of wollongon in Australlia. People Engagement Professional, with an ability to foster a collaborative professional network with cross-functional teams while ensuring an employee-centric approach and addressing priorities as well as delegating and prioritizing complex tasks effectively to track and ensure compliance with deadlines.

Mrs. Sanaa Daakour

Group Legal Affairs Director

Mrs. Sanaa Daakour joined Estithmar Holding in February 2020 as Head of Legal. She has been providing a full-scale legal support to Estithmar and its subsidiaries since then. Prior to joining Estithmar, Mrs. Sanaa worked as Senior Legal Advisor at Qatar Development Bank and Al Jaidah Group where she gained extensive experience in Qatari Laws. Prior to that, Mrs. Sanaa was a practicing lawyer, member of Beirut Bar Association in Lebanon and partner in Mena City Lawyers (Lebanon). Mrs Sanaa has years of professional experience in handling commercial transactions, corporate structuring, and different types of legal cases through her career as a Lawyer and Legal Advisor. Mrs. Sanaa holds a Bachelor degree in Law from Beirut Arab University in Lebanon.

Mr. Mohamed Fahed

Investor Relations Manager

Mr. Mohamed Fahad has more than 15 years of managerial, finance and Investor relations positions.

Mr. Mohamed joined Estithmar Holding as Operations Manager, he worked for a diverse range of companies including Ezdan Holding Group as Project Manager with supportive roles in IR, He also worked with The Group Securities as Costumer Relations Officer.

Mr. Mohamed holds a Bachelor Degree in Economics specializing in Commercial Banking and holds many certificates including business management and stock analysis obtained from Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies and Qatar Stock Exchange.