ADIAs investment departments are responsible for building investment portfolios within the parameters set for them through the asset allocation process. Thereafter, senior management provides regular updates to the Board of Directors to monitor progress against budget and strategy and permit any necessary modifications or adjustments in strategic direction. He was part of the high-profile team that was behind the launch of Area 2071, the nucleus of the future envisioned in the UAE Centennial Plan 2071. In addition, the risk management and compliance functions monitor control activities on an ongoing basis. Where a Director is interested, the interested Director neither participates in the discussions nor votes on such matters. The Bank provides Directors with opportunities to update and develop their skills and knowledge through external seminars, regular presentations from senior management, and relevant reading materials. Investment Stage Secondary Market. Khalifa Al Kindi is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Abu Dhabi-based Liwa Capital Advisors. . Strong business development professional with a Claritas Investment Certificate from CFA Institute & Operational Risk Management Certificate from Chase Coopers. The ministry will also enable better integration between industrial sectors, while embedding advanced technology at the center of the nations industrial base. Board Of Directors; CEO's Message; Staff. Lecturer & Head of Legal Affairs, High Commercial Institute, Kuwait, Published books on law that are adopted as text books in UAE and Kuwait University respectfully, Legal Advisor and Head of Legal Office; Ministry of Economy & Commerce, UAE, Legal Advisor of the Executive Council of the Emirate of AUH, Owner of Ghanayem Legal & Management Consultancy EST, Treasurer & Account Officer in Charge of Citibanks Financial Institutions in Dakar, Vice President Citibank Private Bank, Geneva, Managing Director Sahara Financial Management Services, Regional Director of Ecobank for Middle East, North Africa & India, Vice Chairman at Signature Africa Ventures. H.E. [1], ADIA's operations have been characterized as secretive and opaque. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan heads the Board of Directors which is responsible for overseeing the affairs of the Emirates Investment Authority. Phone Number (971) 241-5000. This includes both developed and emerging markets, EIA has investments in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The Banks internal controls over financial reporting comprise processes designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles. His Excellency holds a PhD in Economics from Imperial College, London. Kaltham Al Ghafli is a Senior Investment Manager in the External Equities Department in ADIA. It periodically reviews and monitors compliance with the Group's overall risk appetite and makes recommendations thereon to the Board. Eissa Al Suwaidi holds the post of Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Investment Council, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi Finance P.P.C is closed UAE Joint stock company headquartered in Abu Dhabi with a paid-up capital of USD ($)142,780,000. In 2012, he was nominated and elected by ADCB shareholders to act as a Director, and in March 2015, he was again nominated and elected by ADIC to act as a Director. Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri - Vice Chairman Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, Executive Director & Member of Strategy Committee at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Member of the Editorial Advisory Board of MSCI Barra. Its investments in global real-estate at the market top in 2008 have also decreased substantially in value. The new council was established to support Abu Dhabi's competitiveness and its economic and financial sustainability. Amr Al Menhali has a proven executive management track record with over 22 years of experience across a number of leadership positions in the financial sector such as the CEO of Al Hilal Bank (previously) and Waha capital. Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG) is the investment arm of Bin Aweidha Holding and based in Abu Dhabi. In particular, the Bank recognizes the damage that could be created by conflicts of interest at Board level, whether disclosed or undisclosed; this includes potential conflicts with the interests of the Bank's controlling shareholder and its related parties. ADIAs Managing Director has responsibility for implementing ADIAs strategy and its investment and operational activities. The Banks internal controls over financial reporting include policies and procedures that (i) are designed to ensure maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Bank; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Bank are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Bank; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the Banks assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi was recently the Chief Investment Officer of Group 42 (G42). Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan H.E. H.E Hareb Al Darmaki is Co-Founder and Board Chairperson of Gulf Capital. Any Candidate for appointment as a Director must be pre-approved by the UAE Central Bank. All three functions cover all banking activities in general and key risk areas in particular. Amongst other things, the Committee will consider whether the skills held by the candidate Director are suitable. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri was appointed Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the new government structure approved in July . In order to deliver against these objectives, management regurlarly develops and renews detailed strategic plans that operate across the Bank's businesses. 13 of 2009. ADIA funding sources derive from oil, especially from the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Al Gergawi is the Board Chairman of the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority (FCSA), the government body responsible for developing and enhancing the countrys performance in the areas of global competitiveness and statistics. In driving ADNOCs 2030 strategy toward a more profitable upstream, more valuable downstream and more sustainable and economic gas supply, Dr. Al Jaber has also led a digital transformation at the company. Khalid Deemas Alsuwaidi was appointed by Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) to join the ADCB Board of Directors in March 2009. Our support department structure has developed over many years to ensure that the business continues to operate efficiently at all levels in pursuit of ADIAs investment goals. ADIA is a public institution established by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in 1976 as an independent investment institution. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority has made 51 investments. This enabled us to assume the dual roles of a trusted advisor to the Federal Government as well as a highly efficient and capable investment manager of the UAEs sovereign wealth. Investment Leadership Program (ILP) Working at EIA; Media & Resources; Contact Us. However, in 1976, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding president of the United Arab Emirates, converted it into the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The $7 billion investment in Citigroup has lost approximately 90% of its value as of 26 November 2009, 2 years after it acquired a sizable stake in the bank. Mr. Al Mahmood has held senior roles at a number of companies including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), and was also Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and a board member of the development and investment company Al Qudra Holdings. Al Marri held important positions in the government as a senior, top-ranking official. Dr. Al Jaber continues to serve as Chairman of Masdar, guiding its strategic direction. The Board of Directors (the "Board") is the Bank's principal decision-making forum. He serves on the board of Emirates Global Aluminum-the fifth largest aluminum company in the world. Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs of the UAE. These investment departments, which invest across multiple geographies, have discretion over the origination and recommendation of investment proposals. It often buys partial interest ownerships with leading real estate managers. Furthermore, the UAE Minister of Economy, in his previous post, took part in the unveiling of the Hatta Economic Zone development project and the relaunching of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development. He was also the focal point for a number of comprehensive strategic partnerships with a number of countries. In a short span of time, the EIA has uniquely positioned itself to become an invaluable partner for significant world-class investment opportunities locally, regionally and internationally. She has also successfully completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. The programme comprises a comprehensive Directors' induction pack, meetings with other Directors and senior management, as well as comprehensive guidance on the duties and responsibilities of Directors, the Bank's policies and procedures and relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Thoma Bravo Fund XV, L.P. managed by Thoma Bravo, L.P. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Coupa Software Incorporated from a group of. Mohammed Habroush Al Suwaidi H.E. In line with the above, the Bank has determined that, (a) Board members employed by Abu Dhabi Investment Council, the Government of Abu Dhabi's Department of Finance or Abu Dhabi Investment Authority should be classified as independent directors, (b) the Bank's Board contains a majority of independent directors, and (c) each of the Bank's Board committees contains a majority of independent directors. Delegation of authority - monitoring matters delegated to Board Committees, Management Committees and management. [13], Many of ADIA's investments have decreased substantially since investments were made at market peaks in 2007 and 2008. MSc Business Administration (INSEAD) Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), the ABU DHABI, H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan: ADIA 2013 Overview - WAM", "Abu Dhabi Investment Authority Director Jauan Al Dhaheri Dies", "Sheikh Khalifa honours Emiratis for their service to the UAE - The National", "ADIA at 40: UAE Central Bank Chairman says fund has preserved and grown Abu Dhabi's capital", "First American Corp. V. Al-Nahyan, 948 F. Supp. Sheikh Zayed does not hold any external directorships. The Board of Directors comprises a Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Managing Director and board members who are appointed by an Emiri Decree of the Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. in Economics and Politics from Bristol University, and obtained an M.A. Investments ADIA manages a diversified global investment portfolio across more than two dozen asset classes and sub-categories. The Bank is subject to five main sources of regulation and supervision: Directors' remuneration is set annually by the Board following delegation from the Bank's shareholders. MSc Civil Engineering (Northeastern University, USA) The Boards Nomination, Compensation, HR & Governance Committee is responsible to ensure that independent directors remain independent on a continuous basis. MSc Business Administration, minor in Management Information Systems and Strategic Planning (Widener University, USA) Gains Strategic Assets: Al Masraf, Emirates Post and Emirates Transport. BSc Business Management (University of Sussex, UK). Experienced Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the investment management industry. As well as acting as administrator for the Board's activities, the Board Secretariat works closely with both the Board of Directors and the management to facilitate communication and transparency. Jan Schuster Portfolio Manager - Private Equity Division. In 2006, while at Mubadala, at the direction of the UAE leadership, he helped establish Masdar, Abu Dhabis pioneering renewable energy initiative, and served seven years as its CEO, guiding its global contribution to clean technology and sustainable development. In 2019, Dr. Al Jaber received a lifetime achievement award from his Excellency the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi, for his contributions to energy security, building bridges to emerging Asian economies and for reshaping traditional energy business models. According to the Sovereign Wealth Fund . All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations and they may not prevent or detect misstatements. He has received various awards including the United Nations flagship award Champion of the Earth in 2012, given to outstanding visionaries and leaders in the fields of policy, science and entrepreneurship. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development 30 6 European Investment Bank 70 14 Japan International Cooperation Agency 184 36 Government and/or Nepal Electricity Authority 71 14 Total 505 100 Source: Asian Development Bank estimates. View Biography . H.E. The roles of the Chairman and the GCEO are separate and each is held by a suitably experienced individual. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is a member of the UAE Federal Cabinet, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Group 42 is an artificial intelligence and cloud computing company that was founded in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 2018.