Board of Directors

Mr. Abdulla Al Misnad is the Chairman of the Al Misnad Company, having its roots in the private sector business since the 1950’s.

Mr. Abdulla Al Misnad is a prominent and active businessman in Qatar who is the Founder of the Qatari Investors Group, a publicly listed share holding company.

The following are some of the positions presently held by Mr. Al Misnad:

• Al Misnad LLC – Chairman

• Qatari Investors Group – Board Member

Currently the advisor to H.E. the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al-Baker concluded his tenure as the CEO of the Qatar Airways Group in November 2023. During his leadership, he emerged as a prominent figure in the global aviation industry, steering Qatar Airways from a regional carrier to a preeminent global airline within a remarkable 27-year span. Notably, he played a pivotal role in guiding the airline to unprecedented success, particularly during the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, where Qatar Airways became one of the world's largest international carriers.

H.E. Mr. Al Baker is a highly accomplished business leader based in Doha, having served as the CEO of several key divisions within Qatar's national airline. His influence extends beyond Qatar Airways, as evidenced by his previous tenure as Chairman of Qatar Tourism, his role as the Chairman of the Governing Board of the oneworld® Alliance and his membership on the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since 2012, where he assumed the position of Chairman from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he has been an integral member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation (AACO) since 2011, serving as Chairman from 2013 to 2016.

H.E. Mr. Al Baker is also on the Board of London Heathrow airport and the Board of Msheireb Properties.

Born in Doha, H.E. Mr. Al Baker holds a private pilot license and is a graduate in Economics and Commerce. His journey in aviation began at the Civil Aviation Directorate, where he climbed the ranks before being entrusted with the monumental task of establishing the world's premier airline in 1997. Under his leadership, Qatar Airways has garnered numerous accolades, notably achieving the prestigious "Skytrax Airline of the Year" title for close to a full decade, underscoring its unrivaled excellence in the industry.

Education:

• BA, Economics and Commerce

As the Chief Executive Officer of QF Endowment, a wholly owned subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, Mr. Rashid Al-Naimi is responsible for investment portfolios and long-term investment policies. He is the residing Chairman of Siemens Energy and Mater Olbia Hospital, Managing Director of Vodafone Qatar and a Board Member representing Qatar Foundation across a number of companies, including Vodafone Qatar and Siemens Qatar. In addition, Mr. Al-Naimi currently holds the position of Vice-Chairman at Qatari Investors Group.

Mr. Al-Naimi has an outstanding record of delivering successful restructurings that continuously improve shareholder value. In 2015, he was honoured by the Arab Economic Forum with the “Achievement in Leadership Award”. Prior to joining the Qatar Foundation, Mr. Al-Naimi was the Manager of Human Resources for RasGas Company Limited.

Education:

• MBA – University of Oxford (United Kingdom)
• BSc, Economics – Indiana State University (United States)

H.E. Sheikh Saoud Al-Thani currently serves as an Advisor at Qatar Foundation Endowment (QFE). He recently held the position of Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec) and was also a member of the Board of Directors for Qatar Solar (QS).

Sheikh Al-Thani is a distinguished leader in energy investments with a robust track record of building a diverse portfolio for major organizations, including Qatar Fuels (WOQOD) and Qatar Petroleum International (QPI).

In his previous role as Chairman of Qatar Fuels (WOQOD), Sheikh Al-Thani directed the rapid expansion of the company’s distribution centers and inspection stations. He was pivotal in developing new revenue streams, implementing advanced payment systems, and spearheading the launch of Q-Jet’s new aviation fuel facilities at Hamad International Airport.

With over 25 years of experience in the energy sector, including more than a decade in senior leadership positions globally, Sheikh Al-Thani has excelled in optimizing organizations, teams, and investments to enhance shareholder value. Prior to his role at Qatar Fuels, he held executive positions at Qatar Petroleum International, where he was responsible for identifying, evaluating, managing, and negotiating QPI’s investments.

Currently, Sheikh Al-Thani serves as Vice Chairman of the Board for Al Rayan Investment, the investment arm of Masraf Al Rayan, and is a Board of Trustees Member of the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiya International Foundation for Energy & Sustainable Development. He is also a Board Member for Vodafone Qatar.

A prominent keynote speaker at global energy conferences, Sheikh Al-Thani has led numerous Qatari delegations on oil and gas investments. His ability to navigate complex organizations and meet tight deadlines has earned him various chairmanships and board memberships across the energy, industry, and education sectors.

Committed to the value of continuing education and research, Sheikh Al-Thani is passionate about helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential.

Education:

• Executive MBA – University of Reading’s Henley Business School (United Kingdom)
• BSc, Petroleum Engineering – King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia)

Mr. Nasser Jaralla Al Marri has served as Chairman of the Financial Affairs Authority at the General Headquarters of the Qatar Armed Forces/ Ministry of Defence since 2016, after spending many years in leading roles across the government such as Chief Financial Officer of Marafeq Qatar/ Qatari Diar, Director of Business Development and Investment Promotion in the Ministry of Economy and Commerce, and Director of Administration and Finance in the Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

Other roles he occupied include serving as an Administration and Finance Director for the Qatar National Food Security Programme and National Human Rights Committee. He was Vice Chairman of Qatar Steel International Company and a Board Member of Qatar Mining Company. Today, Mr. Al Marri serves as a Board Member of Masraf Al Rayan and United Development Company (UDC).

Education:

• MSc, Financial Science and Accounting – Southampton University (United Kingdom)
• BA, Accounting – Qatar University (Qatar)

Mr. Nasser Al Misnad worked for five years at Barzan Holdings in the field of Strategic Capabilities and he is currently a Board member at Qatari Investors Group.

Education:

• Bachelor in Business Administration - University of la Verne (State of California, USA)

Mr. Al Misnad has also passed the following courses:

• Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Time and Stress Management for Graduates Social Styles
• Effective Team Working
• Emotional Intelligence for Graduates
• Contract Principles and Purposes

Ms. Alnowar Al-Khulaifi is the Senior Advisor to Chairperson at Qatar Foundation since October 2022, providing counsel to reinforce the Chairperson's vision and mission.

Before her current role, Ms. Al-Khulaifi was the Executive Director of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser's Office at Qatar Foundation.

In her role she has provided strategic analysis, communication guidance and support on all matters pertaining to Her Highness’ official roles and responsibilities. She played an integral role in creating the office infrastructure, and aligning teams and operations with Her Highness’ vision, goals and priorities.

Ms. Al-Khulaifi has hands on experience with various projects and initiatives at Qatar Foundation, and has been appointed to serve in other projects such as: The Committee Chair of the State of Qatar Gift Selection committee, member of the Board of Directors of Qatar Luxury Group, Amwal Company, and Qatar Marine Festival.

Education:

• EMBA, Business Administration – American University of Beirut
• MA, International Studies and Diplomacy – School of Oriental and African Studies- University of London
• BA, Arts with major in English – Qatar University