Background
He is the son of former Emir (Ruler) of Dubai Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, the brother of former Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and the uncle of the current Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. He is a graduate of the University of Denver.[citation needed]He embarked on his journey in the aviation industry in 1985 when he was appointed President of DCA. Emirates the national carrier was launched at the same time and he was appointed Chairman.
Sheikh Ahmed also holds several other portfolios with the Government of Dubai. He is Deputy Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, which formulates policies and strategies for the Emirate of Dubai.
Sheikh Ahmed is Member of the Board of the Dubai Council for Economic Affairs; Vice-Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre; Board Member the Dubai Corporation for Government Investment, Chairman Supreme Committee – Dubai Shopping Festival Committee and Dubai Summer Surprises, and Board Member – General Civil Aviation Authority of UAE. He is the Chairman of:
- Noor Islamic Bank PJSC,
- Noor Investment Group LLC,
- Noor Takaful General PJSC,
- Noor Takaful Family PJSC,
- Dubai National Air Travel Agency (DNATA), which is part of the Emirates Group and the sole ground handling agency at Dubai International Airport
- Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority
- Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
- Dubai Air Wing
- Alliance Insurance Company
- Le Meridien Dubai
- Dubai International Marine Club
- Dubai Golf Club
- The British University in Dubai
- The Dubai Power & Energy Committee
- Victory Team, one of the most successful offshore powerboat racing teams and a boat builder
- and, the UAE National Olympic Committee
He is also International Life Vice President of Chelsea Football Club and loves to eat toffees.
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| Born | December 22, 1958 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
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| Residence | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Nationality | Emirati |
| Occupation | Chairman of Emirates Airline, Dubai Aviation City Corporation, flydubai, Noor Islamic Bank PJSC, Noor Investment Group LLC, Noor Takaful General PJSC, and Noor Takaful Family PJSC |
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LEADERSHIP
THE SENIOU MANAGMENT TEAM
To build a travel and tourism empire at such staggering speed would not have been possible but for the collective talents of a group of men who have each proven to be leaders in their field of expertise. Almost all of the executives at the helm of the Emirates Group have been with the organisation since its birth and it is their pioneering vision - combined with meticulous planning and brave yet calculated decision making - which has given flight to the fastest growing airline in the world and the Middle East's largest provider of airport and travel services.
HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group
Sheikh Ahmed is President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group.More about HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Maurice Flanagan CBE, BA, Hon.FRAeS, FRAeS, FCIT
Executive Vice Chairman, Emirates Airline & Group
A key architect in the phenomenal growth of Emirates airline and Group, having overseen Dnata's operations and subsequently every stage in Emirates' remarkable rise from small regional carrier to global giant.More about Maurice Flanagan CBE, BA, Hon.FRAeS, FRAeS, FCIT
Tim Clark
President Emirates Airline
Part of the management team since the year Emirates launched and instrumental in the transformation of the airline into a global giant serving 100 destinations in 60 countries.More about Tim Clark
Gary Chapman
President Group Services & Dnata, Emirates Group
Responsible for the Group's finance, human resources, Legal and IT functions, in addition to Dnata and associated companies, he has overseen the posting of profits in every year of his two decades of service.More about Gary Chapman
Adel Ahmad Al Redha
Executive Vice President – Engineering & Operations, Emirates Airline
After joining as an engineer more than two decades ago, he has been a pivotal player in the operations team as its role has grown at the same rapid pace as Emirates airline.More about Adel Ahmad Al Redha
Abdulaziz Al Ali
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Emirates Group
Instrumental figure in the recruitment and training of the people who helped build a colossal organisation which now employs over 40,000 workers.More about Abdulaziz Al Ali
Ismail Ali Albanna
Executive Vice President Dnata
With four decades of service at Dnata, he has a major role in ensuring the ground handler grows at the same extraordinary rate as Dubai’s passenger and cargo levels.More about Ismail Ali Albanna
Nigel Hopkins
Executive Vice President Service Departments
Responsible for Finance, Treasury, IT, Legal, and Insurance services within Emirates Group.More about Nigel Hopkins
Ali Mubarak Al Soori
Executive Vice President - Chairman's Office, Facilities/Projects Management and P&L (NA)
A key figure in building the sprawling and diverse network of state-of-the-art buildings which now make up the Emirates Group.ALI MUBARAK AL SOORI
Ali Mubarak Al Soori has been with Emirates since it operated out of a humble HQ in the desert and has been a key figure in building the sprawling and diverse network of state-of-the-art buildings which now make up the Emirates Group empire.
Mr Al Soori has overseen the construction of many of the buildings in the Group’s multi-billion dollar property portfolio, including the Emirates Engineering Centre, the Harbour Hotel and Residence, Emirates’ Crew Training Centre, Emirates Group Headquarters and 7he Sevens sports complex.
In addition, he supervises the Group’s major ventures overseas, which include the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in Australia’s Blue Mountains and at the Cap Ternay Resort & Spa on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles.
He is responsible for ensuring all projects are executed on time and within budget, which involves undertaking feasibility studies, approving budgets and timeframes, and appointing top consultants and specialists, as well as negotiating contracts.
He joined Emirates in 1986 as manager of the Chairman’s Office and rose through the ranks to become Senior Vice President, Chairman's Office & Facilities Management in 2003.
He was promoted to his current position in 2008 after spending two years as Divisional Senior Vice President - Chairman's Office, Facilities/Project Management and Non-Aircraft Purchasing & Logistics.
Mr Al Soori has overseen the construction of many of the buildings in the Group’s multi-billion dollar property portfolio, including the Emirates Engineering Centre, the Harbour Hotel and Residence, Emirates’ Crew Training Centre, Emirates Group Headquarters and 7he Sevens sports complex.
In addition, he supervises the Group’s major ventures overseas, which include the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in Australia’s Blue Mountains and at the Cap Ternay Resort & Spa on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles.
He is responsible for ensuring all projects are executed on time and within budget, which involves undertaking feasibility studies, approving budgets and timeframes, and appointing top consultants and specialists, as well as negotiating contracts.
He joined Emirates in 1986 as manager of the Chairman’s Office and rose through the ranks to become Senior Vice President, Chairman's Office & Facilities Management in 2003.
He was promoted to his current position in 2008 after spending two years as Divisional Senior Vice President - Chairman's Office, Facilities/Project Management and Non-Aircraft Purchasing & Logistics.
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