• Magazine Archive
  • Advertise With Us
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
Sunday, March 7, 2021
  • Login
Hotel News ME
  • Hotels
  • Catering
  • Reviews
  • Suppliers
  • People
  • Videos
  • Events
    • GM Leaders Conference
      • Conference 2020
    • Leaders in Hospitality Awards
      • Awards 2021
    • Leaders in F&B Awards
      • Awards 2019
    • The Big F&B Forum
      • Forum 2019
    • Executive Housekeepers Conference
  • Business Connect
No Result
View All Result
Hotel News ME
  • Hotels
  • Catering
  • Reviews
  • Suppliers
  • People
  • Videos
  • Events
    • GM Leaders Conference
      • Conference 2020
    • Leaders in Hospitality Awards
      • Awards 2021
    • Leaders in F&B Awards
      • Awards 2019
    • The Big F&B Forum
      • Forum 2019
    • Executive Housekeepers Conference
  • Business Connect
No Result
View All Result
Hotel News ME
No Result
View All Result
Home Catering

Al Ghurair welcomes new group CEO

Crystal Chesters by Crystal Chesters
June 18, 2017
in Catering, F&B, News
A A

Al Ghurair, the UAE-based diversified industrial conglomerate with key businesses in food, resources, properties, construction, energy and ventures, has announced Samer Alhaj as its new group chief executive officer.

Samer Alhaj, group CEO, Al Ghurair

Alhaj has 35 years of multi-industry experience gained in the US, Asia and the GCC region, where he has developed strategic expertise in the fields of retail estate development, retail, hospitality and F&B.

In his new role, Alhaj will oversee Al Ghurair’s businesses and take charge in steering these operations to new levels of profitability and sustainability.

He commented: “I am delighted to open a new chapter in my career as the group CEO of Al Ghurair. Having been in the UAE for the past decade, I have long admired the business direction, values and goals of Al Ghurair as one of the most prominent family-owned companies in the country, as well as its major contributions to the local and regional economies.

“It is an exciting opportunity to be working with them and I am looking forward to bringing my expertise on board while learning from the group’s vast expertise in various industries fundamental to the constant development of the UAE.”

Alhaj joins the company from his previous role at Dubai Holding as chief financial officer, a position he held for five years.

He was also chief operating officer and chief financial officer at the Abu Dhabi Basic Industries Corporation (currently Senaat), and chief executive officer of Waha Capital, both in Abu Dhabi.

This is in addition to roles as deputy chief executive officer at Gulf Investment House, and deputy general manager at KIPCO Asset Management, both in Kuwait, and various Wall Street investment banking roles.

Alhaj is an INSEAD Certified International Board Director (IDP-C), and holds an MBA in Banking and Corporate Finance, an MS in Construction/Project and Engineering Management and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the USA and UK.

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, chairman of the executive committee added: “In line with Al Ghurair’s mission to constantly enhance our offerings and strengthen our businesses, we hereby welcome Mr. Alhaj who will make a tremendous addition to our leadership team.

“We are very confident that he will drive innovation in Al Ghurair in times of change, and help us achieve our vision, not only for the company but more especially for the communities that we serve.”

Al Ghurair Foods partners with suppliers to produce brands of flour, pasta, oats, semolina, eggs, noodles and animal feed.

Established in 1960, the company exports throughout Asia, the Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Europe and provides a comprehensive distribution network and access to world markets.

 

Tags: Al Ghurair

Related Posts

New luxury Chedi resort to open in Qatar
Hotels

New luxury Chedi resort to open in Qatar

March 7, 2021
The Retreat Palm Dubai welcomes  new executive assistant manager
Appointments

The Retreat Palm Dubai welcomes new executive assistant manager

March 7, 2021
Al Barakah Dates expands to become world’s largest date factory in Dubai Industrial City
Catering

Al Barakah Dates expands to become world’s largest date factory in Dubai Industrial City

March 7, 2021
Please login to join discussion

Trending

Radisson Hotel Group to expand with 30 hotel openings across EMEA in 2021
Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group to expand with 30 hotel openings across EMEA in 2021

by Dina Maaty
March 3, 2021

Read more
Aloft Abu Dhabi teams up with Elli’s Kosher Kitchen to launch catering service
Hotels

Aloft Abu Dhabi teams up with Elli’s Kosher Kitchen to launch catering service

by Dina Maaty
February 21, 2021

Read more
The Middle Eastern Twist: ILA brings authentic eats to Dubai Creek
Catering

The Middle Eastern Twist: ILA brings authentic eats to Dubai Creek

by Section Editor
March 5, 2021

Read more

Digital Magazine

Hotel News ME

Copyright © 2021
BNC Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Hotels
  • Catering
  • Reviews
  • Suppliers
  • People
  • Videos
  • Events
    • GM Leaders Conference
      • Conference 2020
    • Leaders in Hospitality Awards
      • Awards 2021
    • Leaders in F&B Awards
      • Awards 2019
    • The Big F&B Forum
      • Forum 2019
    • Executive Housekeepers Conference
  • Business Connect

Copyright © 2021
BNC Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In