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Back to Powerlist For Biswas, calculated risks are worth taking if they are in line with the vision of the future. Before founding TruKKer, he spent 12 years with international consulting firms such as AECOM and Arup. He quickly rose to the peak of his career, becoming one of AECOM’s youngest director, at 32. During his consulting career across the UK, US and the GCC, he has delivered high-profile megaprojects like the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai and the Warner Bros. Theme Park in Abu Dhabi. It was then when a single lightbulb moment during a dinner with friends had him…

Back to Powerlist With over 25 years of experience derived from multiple international assignments within the infrastructure and maritime sector, Floe has developed comprehensive expertise in port and terminal operations and management and the successful establishment and leadership of Public-Private Partnerships. Since assuming the leadership of RSGT in 2018, Floe has overseen the signing of a new 30-year concession agreement with the Saudi Ports Authority, which calls for the investment of USD1.7 billion in infrastructure, equipment, and technology and the expansion of annual throughput capacity of the facility to nine million TEUs by 2050. Under the new concession, in 2020,…

Back to Powerlist A visionary in the UAE’s business world, Al Masaood is recognised as one of the youngest and most progressive leaders in the country, he is currently spearheading an impressive number of well-established companies, including Al Masaood Oil & Gas, imparting his entrepreneurial perspective, charismatic leadership skills, unmatched vigour, in-depth economic knowledge, and his philosophy of ‘giving back to the community.’ Al Masaood honed his business acumen early in life by observing and working alongside his father. After completing his master’s degree in Business Management from the Royal Holloway University of London, he became the Vice Chairman for…

Back to Powerlist With more than 25 years of professional experience, Engineer Al Suwaidi has worked with government departments, economic authorities, and local and international entities, and has held leadership positions across various vital sectors. He took on his current role in May 2020 and has been leading the free zone to new heights. AlSuwaidi started his career in the energy sector at Emirates General Petroleum Corporation and then stepped up to become part of the marketing and operations department at Dolphin Energy. Subsequently, he moved to the investment and business sector as Executive Director of Energy and Environment Park…

Back to Powerlist Based in Dubai, Muhs leads more than 11,000 FedEx Express and TNT team members and is responsible for providing the strategic direction for the region. He joined FedEx as an intern in 1984 while studying for his business aviation degree. After completing his studies, Muhs became a part-time package handler, and grew within the company, moving into professional, management, and executive roles across different departments and operating companies. Prior to his appointment in MEISA, Muhs served as President and CEO of FedEx Trade Networks. He also previously served as senior vice president of US international, global planning,…

In this issue we bring you our annual Power 25 where we select 25 of the top leaders in the logistics and supply chain industry. These leaders have proved their mettle by leading their teams to greater heights and have thrived in the face of the challenges brought about by the pandemic. The Director General of The Ajman Free Zone (AFZ) tells us why AFZ has become a leading choice for businesses in the region. Also, in this issue we reveal how Dubai’s food producers see a lucrative appeal is taking their business online. More and more consumers are heading…

Back to Powerlist With a career that spans three decades in commercial roles within the Emirates Group, Sultan began his career with the airline in 1990 in the IT department. Two years later he joined Emirates’ management training programme within the Commercial Operations department. Between 1995 and 2008, Sultan gained extensive commercial experience working in various management and leadership roles both within and outside the UAE. In 2013, he was appointed to his current role taking the division from strength to strength. Under Sultan, SkyCargo has continued to develop innovative, bespoke products. Sultan completed his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science…

Back to Powerlist As the leading operators of Logistics Parks and Economic Zones in Saudi Arabia, LogiPoint started its journey as the first and only bonded and re-export zone in the country. Since then, it has established itself as a platform that enables the logistics and supply chain industry with innovative solutions and pioneering initiatives. Shaikh has over 20 years of high impact experience in the Middle East’s shipping and logistics industry and has previously held senior leadership roles within leading global organisations in the UAE, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, and Pakistan prior to moving to Saudi. In 2009, Shaikh joined…

Back to Powerlist AlMajdouie has been part of the AlMajdouie Group for eight years. Since taking charge of the Group, Almajdouie has strived to build on the company’s momentum while navigating the complex challenges surrounding the industry. “I have spent most of my life around the business. Before my current appointment, I served as the Managing Director of Changan in Saudi Arabia and played a key role in developing the brand within the Kingdom,” Almajdouie tells LNME. Through advancements in automation and the development of its digital capabilities, Almajdouie Logistics has been able to streamline operations, enhance team members’ skills,…

Back to Powerlist In his capacity as CEO, Suliman oversees DHL’s operations across 19 markets and leads a strong team of 5,700 employees. He has been with DHL for 42 years and has held the position of CEO for the past nine years. Previously, Suliman was the country manager for DHL Express Saudi Arabia, where under his leadership, the office consistently achieved stellar performances. He also managed the Bahrain business for eight years and prior to that held various managerial roles across other regional countries including UAE and Cairo. eCommerce has been a key driver for DHL, and this has…