Marwan has over 30 years of executive leadership, most recently serving as the Group Chief Executive Officer at one of the prominent business groups in Abu Dhabi. He has a track record of significant achievements in M&A, Restructuring, Turnaround, and Transformation across various industries, including trading, manufacturing & financial services, particularly in the GCC, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Marwan's strategic vision has led to substantial debt restructuring, robust portfolio growth, and innovative business model enhancements. His tenure includes pivotal roles at prestigious organizations like Dubai Holding and Al-Futtaim Group, enhancing business operations and governance. This is addition to his solid experience in communicating and cooperating with Regulators, Central Banks and Rating Agencies. Marwan has contributed significantly to Building Strategic Partnerships and Joints Ventures with Sovereign Wealth Funds, Regional Strategic Partners, and Governmental Bodies.

Key Achievements

• Led transformative strategies resulting in a profitable turnaround of business entities in the UAE & Southeast Asia, enhancing enterprise value and sustainability.
• Managed and expanded Islamic financial services across multiple regions, substantially growing asset bases and profitability.
• Spearheaded the acquisition and operational turnaround of a major Southeast Asian Islamic bank, positioning it as a regional leader.

Board of Directors Memberships

• Vice Chairman of Aafaq Islamic Finance, UAE (2022 – 2023)
• Chairman of the Board of National Bank of Sudan (2022- 2023)
• Board Member of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Malaysia (2007- 2011)
• Board Member of Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank, Jordan (2011 - 2013)
• Chairman of the Board of Al Fajer Re-Takaful Company, Kuwait (2008 - 2015)
• Vice Chairman of the Board of ACR Re -Takaful, Malaysia & Bahrain, UAE (2008 - 2015)
• Chairman of the Board of Emirates Re-Takaful Company, DIFC, UAE (2013 – 2015)
• Board Member of Noor Takaful General, UAE (2013 – 2014).
• Board Member of Noor Takaful Life, UAE (2013 – 2014).
• Board Member of National Bonds Company, UAE (2009 - 2010).

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Banking & Finance – Hull University, UK
• Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration & Computer Science – American University in Cairo, Egypt
• Graduate of Senior Executive Management Development Program - Institute of Management Development (IMD), Switzerland.