Ali founded ECG in 2008. He is currently the Chairman of Chemanol, Chairman of Immensa and sits on the board of NATPET.
Ali has established a very impressive track record in creating very successful and strategic businesses in the sectors of oil & gas, engineering & construction and financial services.
He was previously a Board member at Nesma & Partners, Vice Chairman of Rawabi Holding Company, Chairman of Redland Industrial Services, Chairman of Gate Capital (Dubai), Chairman of United Safety Services (Canada) and sat on the boards of Rawabi Vallianz, Jenan Real Estate Co, Samba Capital and Tadawul listed Alujain Holding Corporation.
Ali is a YPO member, a founding member of Asharqia Business Youth Council and a Founding member of Asharqia Orphans Association.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering from The College of Engineering, Boston University.
Managing Partner of ECG
Ex MEA GM for GE Energy and Ex President of GE Corporate in GCC, Co-Founder Cayan Partners
Chairman of the Board Mena Saudi Industrial Services Company, Chairman of the board APBB, Vice Chairman of the Board Mueller Middle East, Vice Chairman of the Board Beatona, Board member Khalifa Algosaibi Investment Company, Board Member Gas Integrated Company
Previous Board memberships and advisory includes Punj Lloyd SA, Nesma Petrochemical Development, King Abdullah City of Atomic and Renewable Energy
MD of Jazan Gas Industrial Projects, largest industrial gas complex in the world and iconic PPP project in ME region with an active involvement in the $12B IGCC Complex with Saudi Aramco, Air Products, ACWA Power and Air Products Qudra
At GE lead a Corporate team with $5B in revenue, over 1200+ professionals. 30 years experience in the Energy/PPP Business
Managing Partner of Watar Partners
20 + years experience in Investments
Vice Chairman Alujain Corporation
Vice Chairman National Petrochemical Industrial Company
Chairman Osool & Bakheet Investment Company,
Board Member Jahez
30 years of experience in industrial and investment companies
Former CEO Upstream at OQ,
Former Chairman Abraaj Drilling Oman,
Ex President Drilling Services Schlumberger,
EX President Wireline & Testing Schlumberger,
Ex Global CEO, Oil and Gas Siemens
30 years international C-level executive
CFO/COO of ECG 1.0
Blue Chip corporate finance roles with PepsiCo / BMW Group
Private Equity Partner ECG / Ithmar Capital
Start up businesses in West Africa; Software development online education/ Energy as a Service
UK Qualified Chartered Management Accountant.