Non-Executive and Non-Independent
Prior to assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Vodafone Qatar, Sheikh Hamad served as Vodafone Qatar’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), where he was responsible for the company’s Customer Operations, Human Resources, Legal and regulatory and External Affairs functions.
During his tenure as COO, Sheikh Hamad contributed to ensuring that the company provided its customers with the best services, through the successful execution of a number of projects and programmes including Customer Experience and Operational Excellence and employee-related programmes that achieved best practices, in addition to playing a key role in helping to shape the regulatory environment in the State of Qatar.
Since joining Vodafone Qatar in 2013, Sheikh Hamad has served in several roles including Senior Business Development Manager, Head of Public Sector Sales, and Sales Director. It is within these roles that Sheikh Hamad’s direction resulted in the substantial share growth of Vodafone Qatar’s enterprise market, as did the company’s position as a central ICT service provider.
Prior to joining Vodafone Qatar, Sheikh Hamad served in the Oil & Gas sector where he operated in various areas such as industrial network engineering and control system engineering.
Non-Executive and Independent
H.E. Dr. Hessa S. Al Jaber is a member of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG and the Chairperson of Trio Investment; an investment company focused on innovative technologies addressing key challenges in the MENA region.
Dr. Aljaber is currently an independent member of the Board of Directors at MEEZA (IT Services & Solutions Provider), Qatar University’s Board of Regents, Qatar Community College, Doha Tech Angels, and the American School’s Board of Trustees. She is a member of the United Nations ITU Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
From 2008- March 2025 Dr. Al Jaber served as the Chairperson of Qatar Satellite Company and Malomatia (Information Technology Services & Solutions)
From 2017 to 2021, Dr. Al Jaber served as a member of Qatar’s Shura Council (Consultative Assembly). Earlier, she was the Minister of Information and Communication Technology. Prior to her ministerial role, she was the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR), where she led the liberalization of Qatar’s telecommunications market and spearheaded the modernization of the country’s ICT infrastructure, including the establishment of Qatar National Broadband Network, Eshailsat, and Malomatia.
She has led numerous national initiatives to promote digital inclusion and accessibility, including the creation of the Qatar Assistive Technology Center (MADA) to empower persons with disabilities, and the implementation of e-Government programs to enhance transparency and efficiency.
Dr. Al Jaber holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Kuwait University and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Computer Science from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. She brings extensive expertise in corporate strategy, R&D, governance, digital transformation, and innovation
Non-Executive and Non-Independent
Saad Al-Kuwari is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of QAI, where he leads the operational execution of the company’s strategy and supports its ambition to build and scale advanced artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure capabilities in Qatar. He is responsible for translating strategic priorities into execution, strengthening organizational capabilities, and establishing the operating foundations required to support QAI’s long-term growth.
As COO, Saad oversees key operational and corporate functions, with a focus on operational performance, major project execution, organizational development, human capital, strategic partnerships, and cross-functional alignment. His role brings together strategy, technology, people, and execution to enable QAI to operate effectively within the rapidly evolving AI and digital infrastructure landscape.
Saad brings extensive executive experience across digital infrastructure, telecommunications, technology, commercial strategy, transformation, partnerships, and large-scale program delivery. His career combines commercial leadership with operational execution and a strong understanding of complex technology-driven businesses.
Prior to joining QAI, Saad served as Chief Commercial Officer of Syntys an Ooredoo Group Company, where he led commercial strategy, sales, partnerships, and market development across the Middle East and North Africa, supporting the company’s expansion and positioning within the regional digital infrastructure sector.
Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Ooredoo Group, including Executive Director – Excellence, Commercial Sourcing & Partnerships, where he led strategic initiatives, transformation programs, and partnerships aligned with the Group’s objectives.
Saad has served on the Board of MEEZA since 2020 and Ooredoo Tunisia since 2022, bringing experience across technology, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, governance, and strategic growth.
He holds a Double Major Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Business Information Systems from Leeds Beckett University and a Master’s Degree in Leadership, Policy & Innovation from Georgetown University.
Non-Executive and Non-Independent
Mr. Mohammed Al-Hardan is currently the Head of Technology, Media and Telcom Investments for QIA globally. In his current role, Mr. Mohammed is responsible for investments across Software & Services, Internet & Media and the Semiconductor, Hardware, and Communications sectors.
Since joining QIA in 2009, Mr. Mohammed has worked and held several roles in the direct and indirect investment teams which included the Fund Investments Department and the Infrastructure Investments Department.
Mr. Mohammed currently represents Qatar Foundation on the board of MEEZA, and represents QIA on the boards of Es’hailSat, Qatar National Broadband Network (QNBN), Gulf Bridge International (GBI), and Malomatia.
Mr. Mohammed holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University with a focus on Finance, Entrepreneurship & Strategy. He is also a CFA charter holder.
Non-Executive and Independent
Brig. Ali is an independent member of the Board of Directors of the Company and also Deputy Commander of the Qatari Emiri Signal Corps, Commander of the Cyber Security Unit, and Chairman of the Steering Committee of Project 401 and Brooq Project.
Brig. Ali holds an electronics and communications diploma from Britain and participated to many courses and workshops in the field and developed a global expertise through collaboration with renowned international companies specialized in the field of military technology. He was awarded a Medal of the Gulf War and the Liberation of Kuwait.
Non-Executive and Independent
Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari is an Assistant Professor at the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and the Director of Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2). Dr. Al-Kuwari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers and Networks from the University of Essex, UK (2006), and two PhD’s in computer science from the University of Bath, UK (2011) and Royal Holloway, University of London, UK (2011). His research interests include Quantum Computing, Cryptography, Computational Forensics, and their connections with Machine Learning. He is IET and BCS fellow, and IEEE and ACM senior member.
Previously, Dr. Al-Kuwari was the Director of the Department of Information Technology at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served on Qatar’s national cybersecurity committee. Dr. Al-Kuwari received several awards including two platinum awards for outstanding academic performance and two MESA-CISO100 Government Security Leader awards.
Non-Executive and Non-Independent
Mr. Faleh is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company and also the Secretary of Projects and senior member of the team of the Emiri Diwan, reporting directly to His Highness on all major national projects and investments under his stewardship. Mr. Faleh is also the Chief Investment Officer of Qatar Foundation Endowment, the endowment investment fund for Qatar Foundation.
He holds board seats as non-executive director with AKI (an investment company responsible for managing Aspire foundation and Katara culture village foundation investments), Epidaure (a French manufacturer of luxury leather goods) and Tornado Tower Company (owner and manager of Tornado Tower, Doha’s premium office building). He holds a Master’s from HEC Paris and Qatar in Strategic Business Unit Management as well as a Bachelor’s in Business & Management from Oxford Brookes University.
As the Chief Executive Officer of MEEZA, Mr. Mohamed Ali Al-Ghaithani handles IT services, corporate services, commercial team department, and finance team department, in addition to the strategy team in MEEZA.
Previously, Mr. Al-Ghaithani served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Hassad Food, managing strategic investments in agricultural production, and food facility management, aimed at achieving food security for Qatar. Over his career, he has developed and launched modern technological platforms, led digital transformation initiatives, and automated operations to enhance the local agricultural sector.
At Hassad Food, Mr. Al-Ghaithani held key positions including General Manager of Mahaseel Marketing and Agri-Services, Director of Corporate Support, and Director of the Information Technology Department. He has also served on the Board of Directors for various companies such as the Arab Qatari Agricultural Production Company (QATFA), the National Food Manufacturing Company (NAFCO), and the Gulf Mushroom Production Company. Before Hassad Food, he held leadership roles at the Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa), where he built data centers and developed technological infrastructure.
Mr. Al-Ghaithani holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Salford, a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Qatar University, and a leadership diploma from Qatar Leadership Center.
