Syed Basar Shueb is an accomplished senior executive with over two decades of diverse cross-sector experience in manufacturing, construction, financial services, and investments. Currently serving as CEO, Managing Director, and Board Member of International Holding Company (IHC), Syed Basar has been instrumental in leading IHC to be recognized as one of "The Middle East's Top 10 Listed Companies 2023" by Forbes.

Since assuming the role in 2019, Syed Basar’s dynamic leadership has driven IHC's innovation, operational synergies, and improved cost optimization. His ability to inspire teams, foster cohesive business units, and exhibit decisive leadership in high-risk turnarounds and start-up scenarios has consistently led to a growth in profitable results.

Before joining IHC, Syed Basar served as the Group Chief Executive Officer of PAL Group of Companies, where he mentored emerging businesses to rapid growth. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in establishing one of the UAE's largest fish and integrated shrimp farms, developing five major housing developments, launching a district cooling company, and spearheading a robotics division.

In addition to his pivotal role at IHC, Syed Basar holds leadership positions in several other high-profile companies, serving as Chairman of Multiply Group and Chimera Investments. He also sits on the Board of Directors for Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH) and Invictus Investment PLC. Moreover, Syed Basar was elected to the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Syed has been a driving force behind IHC's strategic diversification across various industry sectors, expanding the company's footprint across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, and playing an integral role in continually maintaining IHC's status as one of the top performers on the Abu Dhabi Bourse.

Syed Basar Shueb holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Near East University, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

H.E. Hamad Khlfan Ali Matar Alshamsi is an accomplished business leader, who holds Board positions across a diverse group of companies in the UAE.

Currently, H.E. Alshamsi is the General Manager at the Private Affairs Department of H.H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Vice Chairman of Multiply Group, Vice Chairman of Ghitha Holding, and Board Member of Apex Holding PJSC.

H.E. Alshamsi previously served as the non-executive Vice Chairman of International Holding Company PJSC and held several Board directorships, including of Trojan General Contracting, Ishraq Properties Co., Al Yasat Catering & Restaurant Supplies, Pal Computers, Al Jaraf Travel & Tourism, Hi-Tech Concrete Products, Tafawuq Facilities Management, Pal Group for Companies, Al Sdeirah Real Estate Investment, Royal Architect Project Management, Fabulous Abu Dhabi Hotel Management, Nshmi Development and Real Estate Investment & Services Co.– REISCO.

H.E. Alshamsi holds a technical diploma from the Abu Dhabi armed forces (1996).

H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori is a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and the Chairman of the Department of Health Abu Dhabi, spearheading the Emirate’s healthcare sector by leading on the development of a world-class, innovative, and sustainable healthcare sector.

H.E. Al Mansoori has diverse professional experience in senior leadership positions across government and private sectors including telecom, media, energy and technology. Prior to joining DoH, he was the Group Chief Operating Officer of G42 and Director General of the UAE National Media Council.

H.E. Al Mansoori is Chairman of Space42, Vice Chairman of Presight AI, Board Member of e& and Multiply Group, as well as MBZUAI Board of Trustees member. Previously he was Chairman of Bayanat and Injazat, and held board positions with Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority. During his tenure as the Group COO of G42, he was actively involved in the UAE national COVID-19 response. As Chairman of Bayanat, he led the company’s public listing at ADX, in what was G42’s first IPO and the world’s best trading debut of 2022, as reported by Bloomberg.

At the National Defense College, H.E. Al Mansoori received a Master’s in Strategic Security Studies & National Resources Management. He graduated from the University of Toledo in Computer Science, has a Leadership Certificate from London Business School and an Innovation Strategy Leadership Certificate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Richard (Rick) Gerson is the Co-founder, Chairman, and Chief Investment Officer of Alpha Wave Global. He is also a Co-founder and Board Member of Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners. Prior to this, Mr. Gerson was a founding member and Managing Director of Blue Ridge Capital for 15 years.

Mr. Gerson serves on the board of directors of Multiply Group and 2PointZero both Abu Dhabi-based holding companies. He is also on the board of Aman Group, Arena Events Group, Athletic Greens, Beast Industries, Gamma Media, and Transcend Therapeutics.

Mr. Gerson is also a member of the Cleveland Clinic International Leadership Board, the Belfer Center’s International Council at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is also on the board of Africa Mission Healthcare which provides support to mission hospitals and doctors in Africa where it is critically needed, and the 92nd Street Y, a leading cultural institution and community center.

Mr. Gerson graduated from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce with a B.S. in Commerce with a concentration in Finance.

Samia Bouazza is a business leader with a solid track record for driving growth.

As the Group CEO and Managing Director of Multiply Group, she leads the strategic development of the company, its growing investment portfolio of high-return businesses and maintaining the overall sustainable growth of the Group’s subsidiaries.

Bouazza also serves as a Board Member to several companies and associations like TAQA, Arena Events Group, and Emirates Driving Company.

Samia is the founder of the original entity established in 2003, that transformed into Multiply Group in 2021, and the first woman to take a company public on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.

She holds a BA in Political Science and Public Administration from the American University of Beirut and has completed executive education certificates in Strategic Intelligence and Digital Disruption from Harvard Business School and the University of Cambridge respectively.

Samia is also part of the YPO community and a keystone member of Friends of Abu Dhabi Art.

Samia Bouazza is a business leader with a solid track record for driving growth.

As the Group CEO and Managing Director of Multiply Group, she leads the strategic development of the company, its growing investment portfolio of high-return businesses and maintaining the overall sustainable growth of the Group’s subsidiaries.

Bouazza also serves as a Board Member to several companies and associations like TAQA, Arena Events Group, and Emirates Driving Company.

Samia is the founder of the original entity established in 2003, that transformed into Multiply Group in 2021, and the first woman to take a company public on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange.

She holds a BA in Political Science and Public Administration from the American University of Beirut and has completed executive education certificates in Strategic Intelligence and Digital Disruption from Harvard Business School and the University of Cambridge respectively.

Samia is also part of the YPO community and a keystone member of Friends of Abu Dhabi Art.

Jose Maria Dot serves as Chief Investment Officer at Multiply Group converting rich deal-flow into new investments that maximise value to the shareholders. 

Dot has 20 years of professional experience in top-notch companies around the globe including 14 years of experience in strategic and financial advisory in the UAE with a focus on M&A and strategic advice for companies in high-growth markets in the Telecom, Media and Technology sectors.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a specialisation in Structure Design from Madrid Polytechnic University (UPM) and an MBA from IESE Business School.

Naveed Khan serves as the Group Finance Director at Multiply Group. With 12 years solid experience in accounting, corporate finance and auditing, Naveed plays a strategic role in the Group’s organic growth, managing consolidation processes, providing financial forecasting and budgeting and monitoring financial activities. Naveed holds a Chartered Accountant qualification from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and has worked with Big4 audit firms.