Who We Are

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Overview

We don’t just adapt to change — we lead it. For over 90 years, our family business has driven innovation and progress across industries, with operations spanning across 18 countries.  

With a portfolio spanning across Automotive, Retail, Real Estate, Health, Finance and Education, our 33,000 colleagues are dedicated to enriching the lives of our customers. We deliver the highest quality products and services for today, and for tomorrow. 

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Our Philosophy

Vision

We provide quality products and services that enrich people’s lives and aspirations each and every day.

Purpose

We relentlessly pursue excellence to be the foremost provider of quality products and services, placing our customer needs at the heart of everything we do.

Our values are the foundation of everything we do, driving us to create positive change and lasting impact. They inspire us to act with purpose, build trust, and deliver meaningful experiences for all.

Our History

Our story began decades ago, rooted in ambition and progress, and we’re just getting started on an even brighter future.

We operate in over 18 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, with continued expansion driven by our long-term vision.

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People

At Al-Futtaim, our people are the heart of everything we do. With a diverse team of over 33,000 individuals from 100+ nationalities, we embrace inclusivity, collaboration, and shared values to drive our success. Guided by our core principles Respect, Excellence, Collaboration and Integrity we create a workplace where you can belong, grow and excel. Together, we’re building a stronger, united future.

The strength of our company lies in the people who represent it, and our inclusivity, diversity, and unity pave the way for a better future.

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We are a multi-cultural team of 33,000 people spanning more than 100 nationalities and this diversity has always been – and will continue to be – the key to our success.

We are united around a strong shared vision, culture, and set of values, which guide the way we interact with each other, our customers, partners, and communities.

Our four values – Respect, Excellence, Collaboration, and Integrity – are known and lived by everyone at Al-Futtaim each and every day.

We recognise talent and ability and have a steadfast focus on career development. We foster a highly engaging, collaborative and supporting work environment and encourage employees to advance their career paths within our company. We offer various trainings and on-the-job learning to prepare our employees for long-term professional success.

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Leadership Omar Al Futtaim

Omar Al Futtaim has led Al-Futtaim towards corporate success and global recognition since 2001 as Vice Chairman & CEO. With over three decades of experience, he has played a key role in the company’s growth, navigating it through transformation and expansion. Prior to his leadership role, Omar spent 12 years in various positions across the family’s diverse portfolio, gaining a deep understanding of the organisation’s values. 

His entrepreneurial vision and commitment to innovation have been essential to Al-Futtaim’s continued success. Omar’s leadership is defined by a focus on excellence, customer satisfaction, and adapting to the ever-changing global market. 

Omar holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Macalester College, Minnesota, USA, and remains dedicated to driving sustainable growth, strategic expansion, and making a positive community impact.

Omar Al Futtaim

Vice Chairman & CEO

Leadership Paul Willis

Paul Willis is a highly accomplished automotive industry leader and the President of Al-Futtaim Automotive since February 2019. He oversees a diverse portfolio of automotive businesses across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. 

With extensive experience in strategy, product development, brand building, finance, and customer satisfaction, Paul has had a distinguished career with nine of the world’s leading automotive brands in the UK. Before joining Al-Futtaim, he held key leadership roles, including Managing Director at Volkswagen Group UK and COO at Kia Motors Europe, along with senior positions at BMW, Mazda, Toyota, and Ford. 

Known for his strategic vision and commitment to excellence, Paul drives high performance and customer-centricity, ensuring the success and growth of Al-Futtaim’s automotive division.

Paul Willis

President, Automotive

Leadership Dr. Haider Al Enzi

Dr. Haider Al Enzi is a distinguished healthcare executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in strategic planning, operational excellence, and commissioning new healthcare facilities. He has driven growth and innovation, introducing advanced medical technologies and developing integrated healthcare networks to improve access and efficiency. 

He led critical initiatives, including emergency responses to public health crises and partnerships enhancing community health. Additionally, he ventured into entrepreneurship, managing a high-performing franchise in Canada known for its excellent customer service. 

With expertise in healthcare administration and financial acumen, Dr. Al Enzi plays a key role in advancing Al-Futtaim Health’s mission to improve healthcare standards and patient experiences.

Dr. Haider Al Enzi

Managing Director, Health

Leadership Naaman Atallah

Naaman Atallah is the President of Al-Futtaim Real Estate, leading the division’s growth, portfolio optimisation, and customer-focused developments across the Middle East and North Africa. With over 30 years in real estate, he has transformed major firms, driving strategic expansion and financial success. 

Previously, he served as Group CEO of Nakheel Properties, CEO of Piramal Realty and Dubai Properties, and held senior roles at Qatari Diar, Emaar, and Solidere. His leadership continues to strengthen Al-Futtaim Real Estate’s presence and customer engagement under the guidance of Omar Al Futtaim, Vice Chairman & CEO. 

Naaman holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Pepperdine University, USA, and has completed the Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD, France.

Naaman Atallah

President, Real Estate

Leadership Omer Elamin

Omer Elamin is the President of Orient Insurance PJSC, a leading UAE insurer with a capital of 500 million dirhams. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its presence, earning top-tier ratings, including an “A+” positive outlook from Standard & Poor’s and an “Aa+” from AM Best. 

He also chairs Orient Insurance in Egypt, Sri Lanka, and Turkey and serves on the boards of Al-Futtaim Financial Services, Al-Futtaim Health, and the Emiratisation Committee. With extensive experience in the insurance sector, he has held key leadership roles at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the UAE Insurance Association, and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

Omer Elamin

President, Orient Insurance

Leadership Fadi Hammadeh

Fadi Hammadeh has served as General Counsel of Al-Futtaim since 2009, overseeing legal, governance, risk management, education, CSR, and corporate communications. He leads a team of 500+, providing advice across these areas to the company and its subsidiaries. Fadi is also a board member of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation and Chairman of the Deira International School and Universal American School boards. 

With over two decades of experience in the UAE, Fadi has held senior roles at Dubai Properties, DIFC, and Majid Al Futtaim. He teaches law at Sorbonne University in Dubai and holds an LLB, LLMs, and an MSc in Psychology & Neuroscience from King’s College London.

Fadi Hammadeh

Group Director, Legal

Leadership Marwan Shehadeh

Marwan Shahadeh leads business development, mergers & acquisitions, and new ventures across all divisions at Al-Futtaim. Since joining the Group in 2003, he has played a key role in shaping major real estate projects, including Dubai Festival City, Cairo Festival City, and Doha Festival City.

 

He has successfully led over 16 acquisitions across the GCC, Southeast Asia, and Africa.

 

Previously, Marwan served as CFO at Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI), where he consolidated $1 billion in hotel assets and helped prepare the company for its IPO. He began his career at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York.

 

Marwan holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Institut d’Études des Relations Internationales in Paris and has completed several executive programmes at Harvard Business School.

Marwan Shehadeh

Group Director, Corporate Development

Leadership David Henderson

David Henderson is a seasoned human resources executive with over 30 years of experience across FMCG, retail, financial services, and heavy industry. As HR Director at Al-Futtaim, he oversees the company’s human capital strategy. 

David has held senior HR leadership roles globally, including Chief Human Resources Officer at Zurich Insurance, where he contributed to the company’s successful transformation. At MetLife, he led global talent management and post-acquisition integration of AIG. He also spent 15 years at PepsiCo, serving as Chief People Officer for Europe and Chief Talent Officer in New York. 

David holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Stirling in Management and Industrial Relations, and Warwick Business School in Business Administration.

David Henderson

Group Director, Human Resources

Leadership Pär Östberg

Pär Östberg is a C-level executive with 30 years of leadership experience in European, US, Asian and Middle Eastern locations. He is currently the Director of Finance of Al Futtaim based in Dubai. 

He was previously the Chief Investment Officer of Dussur, a leading Saudi Arabian investment company owned by The Public Investment Fund (PIF) – Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Saudi Aramco and Sabic. Earlier, he worked in a similar capacity as Chief Investment Officer at AB Industrivärden, a Swedish public investment company. He also served on the boards of leading public companies including Ericsson, Skanska and SSAB. 

Previously, he worked 22 years for AB Volvo, a Fortune 500 automotive company where he held various international positions across the Group, including Head of the Asia Division and Group CFO. He was a member of the Group executive committee for 8 years.

Pär Östberg

Group Director, Finance

Leadership Russell Rodrigues

Russell Rodrigues joined Al-Futtaim in 1994 and has held various roles across accounting, financial reporting, shared services, treasury, IT, and financial control. As Director of Internal Audit, he oversees the global internal audit function, ensuring robust financial governance and risk management across all operations.

Russell Rodrigues

Group Director, Internal Audit

leadership ellora julie parekh

Ellora-Julie Parekh is Chief Sustainability Officer at Al-Futtaim, where she leads the Group’s sustainability strategy across its automotive, retail, real estate, healthcare, and financial services businesses. With over 20 years’ global experience, she specialises in ESG, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement across diverse sectors.

 

Previously, she was Global Director of Practice at McKinsey & Company, advising clients on complex sustainability and regulatory challenges. She also held leadership roles at Lucent Technologies and Nortel Networks, gaining deep expertise in international markets across EMEA.

 

Ellora-Julie brings a strong cross-cultural perspective to her role, where she contributes to climate, governance, and growth agendas. She holds an MBA from Wharton and an engineering degree from Centrale-Supelec and founded Red Moon Art Incubator.

Ellora-Julie Parekh

Chief Sustainability Officer

leadership himanshu shrivastava

Himanshu Shrivastava is Chief Technology Officer at Al-Futtaim, leading the Group’s technology strategy and digital transformation agenda. With over 25 years’ experience, he oversees enterprise-wide digital and data platforms, technology operations, and innovation. He also heads the Group’s digital ventures through the Blue division.

 

Himanshu has held senior technology roles at Citibank, American Express Bank, Bank of America, and ABN AMRO, with expertise spanning internet banking, mobile apps, open banking APIs, loan origination, and middleware systems.

 

A recognised thought leader, he has spoken at major conferences across APAC and the US. He holds a Computer Science Degree from Delhi University and an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad.

Himanshu Shrivastava

Chief Technology Officer

leadership benjamin schroeder
Benjamin Schroeder is Chief Communications Officer at Al-Futtaim, where he leads strategic communications to support the Group’s global growth, brand evolution and digital transformation. With over 20 years’ experience across Germany, China, the USA and the UAE, Ben brings deep cross-cultural insight and a strong track record in aligning communications with business priorities, transformation agendas and employee engagement.
 
Prior to joining Al-Futtaim, Ben held senior roles at Siemens and Siemens Energy, including Vice President, Global Regional Communications. Over nearly two decades, he led communications across multiple business units and geographies, playing a pivotal role in shaping Siemens Energy’s brand and narrative following its 2020 spin-off.
 
He also serves on the Board of MEPRA, helping to advance the communications profession across the region.

Benjamin Schroeder

Chief Communications Officer