The Board comprises seven (7) members, including six (6) Independent Directors and one (1) Non-Independent Director. The composition of the Board is in full compliance with the applicable provisions of the SCA Corporate Governance Guide and maintains a majority of independent representation to ensure objective judgement and effective oversight.
Collectively, the Board brings together a broad spectrum of skills, professional expertise, and sector experience aligned with the Group’s strategic priorities and the nature of its operations. This diversity of perspective enhances the quality of deliberations, supports balanced decision-making, and strengthens the Board’s ability to discharge its fiduciary responsibilities in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
Board members are elected for a term of three (3) years, in accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association and applicable regulatory requirements.
Consistent with the Company’s commitment to diversity and inclusive leadership, female representation comprised approximately 43% of the Board during 2025, with three (3) female directors serving in office.
Profiles of the Board of Directors
His Excellency Abdulhamid Saeed Alahmadi
Chairman and Non-Executive Director
His Excellency Abdulhamid Saeed Alahmadi is the Chairman of Endowments and Minors Funds Authority in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
His Excellency serves as Chairman of the Board and Non-Executive Director of Alef Education Holding PLC. He is a member of the Board of Directors of Mubadala Investment Company, Emirates Red Crescent and Al Ain Holding. He is also the Chairman Al Nahdha Investment Company.
His Excellency was the Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, Group CEO of First Abu Dhabi Bank, and served as the CEO, Managing Director and Board Member of First Gulf Bank, along with various key positions in Citibank. He also served as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Capital Group and Managing Director of Reem Investment.
In addition, his Excellency served as a Director in various UAE government and government-related entities which include Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company PJSC (ADQ), Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (Du).
His Excellency holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona (USA).
H.E. Ahmed Ali Mohamed Abdulla Al Sayegh
Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director
His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh serves as Vice Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Alef Education Holding PLC. He brings extensive experience in government policy, economic development, energy, and financial services.
H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh was appointed Minister of Health and Prevention in September 2025.
He currently serves as Managing Director of Dolphin Energy. He also serves as Chairman of the Federal Authority for Ambulance and Civil Defense and Deputy Chairman of Emirates Nature – WWF.
H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh previously held several senior leadership positions, including Chairman of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Founding Chairman of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar), Founding Board Member of Etihad Aviation Group, Board Member of Mubadala Development Company, Chairman of First Gulf Bank, and Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and Abu Dhabi Investment Company (Invest AD).
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lewis & Clark College, United States of America.
H.E. Noura Mohamed Helal Soroor Al Kaabi
Non-Executive Director
H.E. Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi has served as a Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. She also serves as Chairperson of the UAE National Orchestra, Commissioner of the UAE Expo Office, Secretary-General of the Kalimat Foundation, and Non-Executive Director of Alef Education. These roles complement her current efforts to promote mutual understanding and strengthen people-to-people ties through initiatives that celebrate our shared humanity and advance culture and education as vital bridges for collective progress.
H.E. Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi has undertaken significant efforts to strengthen the global presence of the United Arab Emirates. She has played a pivotal role in fostering constructive dialogue, understanding, and collaboration across the globe. Among her most notable achievements was representing the UAE on the UNESCO Executive Board, as well as leading the UAE’s participation in UNESCO’s ‘Revive the Spirit of Mosul’ initiative, a global project dedicated to the restoration of cultural and heritage sites in Iraq.
Her contributions to strengthening international cultural relations have been internationally recognized. She was awarded the Chevalier of the French Order of the Legion of Honor as well as the Chevalier of the French Order of Merit and received the Diplomatic Service Medal – Ghanghwa Medal from the Republic of Korea.
H.E. Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi previously served as a Minister of Culture and Youth and Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs. She also served as Commissioner-General of the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, as President of Zayed University, as Chairperson of the National Commission for Education, Culture, and Science, and as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center. Her Excellency played a vital role in empowering creative communities in the UAE during her tenure as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Media and as the Chairperson of the Media Zone Authority in Abu Dhabi (twofour54).
H.E. Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management Information Systems from the United Arab Emirates University and pursued postgraduate studies in Executive Leadership at the London Business School.
H.E. Jameela Salem Musabbah Humaid Al Mheiri
Non-Executive Director
H.E. Jameela Al Muhairi serves as a Non-Executive Director of Alef Education Holding PLC. She brings over two decades of experience in the education sector, spanning policy development, regulatory oversight, and institutional leadership.
H.E. Jameela Al Muhairi served as Minister of State for Public Education from February 2016 to 2022. During her tenure, she played a significant role in advancing public education policy and strengthening educational governance frameworks within the United Arab Emirates.
Earlier in her career, H.E. Jameela Al Muhairi served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai, where she oversaw the development and implementation of a comprehensive school inspection system for Dubai schools, established pursuant to a resolution issued by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.
H.E. Jameela Al Muhairi joined the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education in 2004 and subsequently served as Director of Dubai Knowledge Village from 2007 to 2014, contributing to the advancement of education quality and sector development. She also served as Director of the Dubai Education Council and is a Board Member of Dubai Cares Foundation.
She is a graduate of the United Arab Emirates University, where she studied Management.
Mr Omar Abdulla Mohamed Albaity Al Hashmi
Non-Executive Director
Omar Abdulla Al Hashmi serves as a Non-Executive Director of Alef Education Holding PLC. He brings extensive experience in utilities, infrastructure, asset management, and strategic transformation.
Mr. Al Hashmi currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of TAQA Distribution, where he leads the company’s strategic agenda and oversees end-to-end operational performance. With deep expertise in the energy sector and a disciplined, results-driven leadership approach, he focuses on strengthening operational excellence and delivering sustainable growth, with a clear commitment to long-term value creation for customers, stakeholders, and the wider community.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Al Hashmi served as Chief Executive Officer of TAQA’s Transmission and Distribution Business, a role he assumed in January 2024, where he oversaw the company’s transmission and distribution assets and operations. Prior to that, he was Executive Director of Transmission and Distribution at TAQA, contributing more than six years of strategic leadership to the organisation.
He also served as Executive Director of Asset Management at Abu Dhabi Power Corporation, where he played a central role in shaping the company’s transformation strategy, organisational structure, and governance framework. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles as Head of Strategy Development at Etihad Airways and Vice President of the Industry Platform at Mubadala Investment Company.
Mr. Al Hashmi holds a Master of Business Administration from London Business School and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University.
Ms Rima Ahmed Salim AlMokarrab Almheiri
Non-Executive Director
H.E. Rima Al Mokarrab serves as a Non-Executive Director of Alef Education Holding PLC. She brings extensive experience in public policy, strategic advisory, and institutional development within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
H.E. Al Mokarrab currently serves as Executive Director of Strategic Affairs at the Executive Affairs Authority (EAA), a government entity mandated to provide strategic policy advice to H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates.
She is the Chairwoman of Tamkeen LLC, an entity responsible for delivering projects that enhance Abu Dhabi’s social, cultural, and educational landscape. She also serves as the vice chair of Zayed University Board of Trustees.
H.E. Al Mokarrab serves on the Board of Trustees of New York University and is a Board Member of the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research. She is also an honorary trustee on the ASC Board of trustees. She serves on the boards of the design commission, Abu Dhabi, the Mohamad Bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence Board of Trustees and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy Board of Trustees. She previously served on the Board of the UAE Space Agency.
Prior to the EAA, Ms. Al Mokarrab practiced law at an international law firm based in New York. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government (magna cum laude) from Harvard University, a Master of International Affairs from Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, and a Juris Doctor from Columbia University Law School.
Dr Saeed Abdulla Mohamed Bin Mutlaq Alghfeli
Non-Executive Director
Dr. Saeed Alghfeli serves as a Non-Executive Director of Alef Education Holding PLC. He brings more than 25 years of experience in digital transformation, technology strategy, and innovation across both public and private sector institutions.
Dr. Saeed Alghfeli currently serves as Head of Technology Portfolio at Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG), where he is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, and oversight to the Group’s technology companies and investments.
Throughout his career, Dr. Saeed Alghfeli has held several senior leadership positions in the United Arab Emirates, including the Director General of the Identity Authority. He has served as a Board Member of multiple government agencies and strategic institutions, including the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Daman, the Data & Statistics Center – Abu Dhabi, Al Etihad Credit Bureau, and the Monitoring & Control Center, InHealth Information Technology and 500 Global.
Dr. Saeed Alghfeli holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and International Business from the University of Colorado, a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Denver, and a Doctorate in Management from Colorado Technical University.