From left to right: Mr. Yousef Al Alami, H.E. Hamad Abdullah Al Shamsi, H.E. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, H.E. Khadaim Abdulla Aldarei,
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Mr. Mohammed Qusai Al Ghussein and Mr. Abdallah Malek Osseiran

Chairman
H.E. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri
An accomplished entrepreneur specializing in the education sector, Mr. Al Dhaheri holds a number of key positions including Chairman of Abu Dhabi University, CEO of Abu Dhabi University Holding Company, Chairman of Liwa International School, Chairman of Magna Education Investment and Chairman of Watania Insurance.
Vice Chairman
H.E. Hamad Abdullah Al Shamsi
Mr. Al Shamsi is the Chairman of the Board for Amanat and has extensive experience in private investment. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Abu Dhabi Council for Economic Development, a Director of Abu Dhabi Airports Company and Etihad Airways P.J.S.C.
Member
H.E. Khadaim Abdulla Al Darei
During his extensive career in both the public and private sector, Mr. Al Darei held senior positions in the UAE’s diplomatic core and managed the public and private offices of senior members of the UAE Government and Royal Family. He is currently Managing Director of Al Ain Holding and the Vice Chairman of Al Dahra Holding.
Member
Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil
Dr. Vayalil is a doctor, entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare. He is the proud recipient of the 2015 GPF Global Humanitarian award, which he received during a special reception held at the United Nations headquarters. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board, Managing Director and CEO of Amanat.
Member
Mr. Mohammed Qusai Al Ghussein
Coming from an entrepreneurial family, Mr. Al Ghussein has been involved in a number of business ventures as part of the family business and then with Atlas Financial Services. He now serves on a number of boards including Bin Harmal Group and Abu Dhabi University.
Member
Mr. Yousef Al Alami
Mr. Al Alami has considerable experience in private placements and public offerings in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and USA. He has held a number of senior positions in large financial institutions in the UAE and worldwide including Abu Dhabi Investment Company and The National Investor in UAE, KFTCIC in Kuwait and First Boston in New York, London and Athens.
Member
Mr. Abdallah Malek Osseiran
Mr. Osseiran has over 30 years of experience of corporate banking, investments & asset management across various sectors, including Education, Hospitality, Financial Services, Real estate and Private Equity. He is currently the Managing Director of Magna Investments and serves other boards.
Board Secretary
Ms. Kristina E. Turner
Ms. Turner has extensive experience in governance and the management of board level meetings. She currently serves as Secretary to the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi University.