His Excellency Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, a distinguished Emirati, proudly serves as the Chairman of Hattan, guiding the company to unprecedented success with his remarkable leadership and achievements in the UAE.

His Excellency, Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mashreq Bank. He was the CEO of Mashreq for nearly 30 years and under his leadership, Mashreq grew from a small local bank, to a leading customer centric financial institution in the region known for its innovative products and services.

Furthermore, His Excellency is a member of the Board of Directors of Abdullah Al Ghurair Group of Companies, one of the biggest and most successful business groups in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East, with operations spanning more than 20 countries and business roots stretching back half a century.

His Excellency’s illustrious career extends beyond the realm of finance. His Excellency was elected as a speaker on the United Arab Emirates Federal National Council (UAE Parliament), from 2007 until 2011. Previously, he sat on the Board of Directors of major companies such as Emaar, Dubai Investments, Visa International, MasterCard, Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Co-Chairman of the Arab Business Council – World Economic Forum (WEF).  He was also a member of the Consultative GCC Council for the GCC Leaders and President of the Knowledge Fund, and a member of the Board of Trustees of New York University, USA.

His Excellency holds an Honours’ Degree from the California Polytechnic State University in Industrial Engineering.

Introducing Saood Al Ghurair, the visionary CEO of Hattan Group, renowned for his strategic foresight and entrepreneurial flair. Leading with innovation and dynamism, Saood upholds the esteemed legacy of Hattan while spearheading bold initiatives for growth and expansion. With a knack for navigating both local and global markets, Saood leverages his astute financial acumen and broad-minded approach to drive success and innovation across diverse industries.

Beyond his role as CEO, Saood serves as the Chairman of Sukoon Takaful Insurance and an executive board member of both Al Ghurair Investment & Massar Investments. His strategic vision has propelled these businesses to become market leaders, well-positioned for the future.

As compassionate and empowering leader, Saood fosters a culture of collaboration and creativity within the Hattan Group, inspiring teams to achieve extraordinary results. Committed to corporate responsibility and sustainability, Saood ensures that Hattan remains a force for positive change in the world.

Saood holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, CA, USA.