Leadership

His Excellency Hamad Al Mazrouei

Chairman of ADGM Academy and Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

H.E. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei is the Chairman of ADGM Academy, the knowledge arm of ADGM. As the Chairman of ADGM Academy, he plays a pivotal role in serving the UAE national agenda of employability. Working closely with financial and digital authorities, the Chairman designed and sits on the steering governance committees, which ensures local human capital needs are aligned with the UAE leadership vision 2030.

H.E. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei has been appointed Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Economic Development Department in June 2025. Previous to his appointment, he was the CEO of ADGM Registration Authority (RA), where he overlooked the development and management of various registration processes for both financial and non-financial services companies and real estate property within ADGM. As part of his responsibilities, His Excellency oversaw the compliance of ADGM-registered firms to its commercial rules and regulations.

A graduate of Business Management from Portland State University, Oregon, USA, he also holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from New York Institute and has successfully attended some advanced technical and leadership programmes from leading international educational institutes.  

His Excellency Mohammed Al Sharyani

Member of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development Executive Leadership Team and Member of the ADGM Academy Board of Directors

Mohammed currently heads an elite professional team in the Chairman Executive Office at Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development and sits on the Executive Leadership Team and operates as Chairman ‘Chief of Staff’. 

He is well-rounded and accomplished, a results-driven leader having over 20 years of extensive experience in public sector strategy & execution, with a main focus on economics, policy development, governance and performance. Mohammed has proven ability to bring multiple stakeholders together from both public and private sectors to effectively deliver value contributing significantly to growing the economy.

Mohammed holds an MBA from Abu Dhabi University and a BBA (Majoring in Business Economics and Administration) from University of San Diego, California, USA

His Excellency Dr Yasir Ahmed Al Naqbi

His Excellency Dr Yasir Ahmed Al Naqbi Director General of GovAcademy, Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi

His Excellency Dr Yasir Al Naqbi serves as the Director General of GovAcademy, dedicated to empowering leadership and nurturing talent within Abu Dhabi’s government entities. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Al Naqbi has been instrumental in shaping leadership capabilities both locally and internationally.

Before joining GovAcademy, he was the Assistant Director General for Leadership and Capabilities at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office, where he oversaw strategic programmes, including the UAE Government Leaders and UAE Capabilities initiatives. Dr Al Naqbi led the establishment of the UAE Government Experience Exchange Program, facilitating collaboration with over 30 international governments.

Dr Al Naqbi holds a PhD in Project Management and Organisational Development from the University of Salford, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from Brunel University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Mohamed Alhameli

Deputy Director Human Resources Department Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Member of the ADGM Academy Board of Directors

Mohamed is the Deputy Director of the Human Resources Department in Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), one of the largest Sovereign Wealth Funds globally. In this role, he is responsible for managing Human Resources and Corporate Services programs and initiatives.

Digital Transformation and developing Emirati talent at early career stage 
are areas among his top priority in his current role. He joined ADIA in 2008 and before transitioning into HR, Mohamed worked as an Investment Manager in the Real Estate and Infrastructure Department, where he managed and invested in portfolios of global real estate assets. Earlier in his career, he worked as an R&D Engineer in the UAE in many Research and Development related projects.

Mohamed graduated with a BSc in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University in Washington DC, USA, and completed his Master of Quality Management from University of Wollongong, in Dubai, UAE. He is also a SHRM SCP accredited and CFA charter holder.

Mohamed Jawad Shalo

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Communication General Secretariat of National Anti-Money Laundering and Combating The Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing Committee (GS-NAMLCFTPC)

Mr. Shalo is a distinguished executive leader, with over 18 years of expertise spanning a wide range of disciplines including economic security, governance and public policy, international and strategic partnerships, strategic communications, and risk management.

Mohamed played a leading role in the high level efforts to secure the UAE’s removal from the FATF ‘grey list,’ an achievement recognised with the Order of Zayed II (First Class) by H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, President of the UAE in 2024.

As Director of Communication and Strategic Partnerships at GS-NAMLCFTPC, Mohamed protects and promotes the UAE’s strategic AML/CFT/CPF agenda internationally, leading high-level dialogues with key jurisdictions and managing a wide range of partnerships. In addition, he chairs the UAE AML/CFT Public-Private Partnership Committee, the first national initiative of its kind in the MENA region, which aims to enhance the dialogue and cooperation between public and private sectors in the fight against financial crime.

Previously, Mohamed served as Director of the Financial and Cyber Crime Prevention Unit at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), where he pioneered the region’s first framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). His regulatory foresight was earlier demonstrated during his tenure at the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), where he was in charge of supervision and authorisation of capital markets institutions, and led the implementation of FATCA and CRS reporting standards in the UAE.

Mohamed holds an Executive MBA from the American University of Sharjah and is a recipient of multiple excellence awards, including the ADGM Chairman Recognition Award for Best Team Initiative in FinTech. He is a recognised authority on navigating complex regulatory landscapes, fostering international cooperation with bodies like the IMF and World Bank to align with global financial transparency standards.

In his free time, Mohamed is a regular contributor to the opinion pages of newspapers Al Khaleej and Emirat Al-Youm. His book ‘Aya wa Aayat’ (Verse and Verses) was published by Dar Qessa in 2024 and featured at the Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah book fairs.

Rajiv Sehgal

Chief Strategy Officer, ADGM and Member of the ADGM Academy Board of Directors

Rajiv Sehgal, in his capacity as the Chief Strategy Officer of ADGM is responsible for development and execution of the overall corporate strategy of ADGM and the monitoring of ADGM’s overall performance against targets.

Prior to joining ADGM, Rajiv was Vice President - Internal Planning and Performance Management at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and was responsible for leading the development and execution of the transformation strategy and the performance management framework for Group Finance & Investments.

Rajiv brings over 22 years of hands-on experience in areas of strategy & performance management, corporate governance, business and operational transformation, working with blue chip organizations across varied sectors. Rajiv has in-depth knowledge of the GCC Region having worked in the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman on multi-disciplinary projects over the last 20 years with entities such as ADNOC, Abu Dhabi Department of Finance (DOF), Abu Dhabi General Secretariat of the Executive Council (ADGSEC), Ernst & Young (EY), National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and Sama Dubai.

Rajiv holds a Masters degree in Business Economics and a Bachelors degree in Commerce from India.

Mansoor Jaffar

CEO of ADGM Academy & Research Centre

Mansoor Jaffar is a senior executive of ADGM management team and holds a critical lead role in driving ADGM’s knowledge-related strategic initiative.

As the principal lead for ADGM Academy & Research Centre, he is responsible for driving the development, growth, and strategic alignment of ADGM’s Knowledge Hub initiative.

In his current position, Mansoor is instrumental in supporting the UAE’s national agenda of employability and talent development. Collaborating closely with financial educational and digital authorities, he plays a key role in designing bespoke technical solutions and programs focusing on up-skilling, re-skilling, and enhancing employability opportunities.

With over 27 years of experiences in various strategic management roles across public and private organizations, Mansoor brings a wealth of regional and international expertise. His visionary approach and professional expertise have established him as subject expert in disciplines like talent and operations management, organization and business development functionalities.

Prior to joining ADGM, Mansoor held senior positions and made significant contributions in developing sectors like transport, energy, telecommunication, Advisory & management consultancy.

Mansoor also chairs executive leadership committees & presently serves as the Board Secretary for ADGM Academy & Research Centre. A thought leader & public speaker who continues to share his experiences in different regional and international arenas.

Ali Al Mehairi

Senior Executive Director - Business Enablement, ADGM Academy and Research Centre

Ali Khadem Mehairi is a highly accomplished Organization Development and Human Resource Business Partner known for his expertise in workforce strategy development, talent management, and performance optimization. With a strong track record of delivering transformative solutions, Ali played a pivotal role in establishing the ADGM Academy as a leading institution in talent development within the financial and audit sectors. His strategic vision, operational excellence, and ability to build key partnerships have contributed to the Academy's success in increasing client engagement and generating revenue.