HE Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber is a member of the UAE Federal Cabinet, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, the UAE’s special envoy on climate change, Chairman of Masdar, and President-Designate of COP28 – the first CEO to serve in this role.
In 2006, directed by the UAE leadership, Dr Al Jaber led the team that established Masdar, with the mandate to advance the adoption of renewables within the UAE, across the region and globally.
In 2009, under the guidance of the leadership and the ongoing support of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Dr Al Jaber led Masdar’s efforts in the UAE’s successful bid to host the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Masdar City, with a mission to promote clean technology and sustainable development globally.
In 2009, he was appointed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon to the Advisory Group on Energy and Climate Change (AGECC), which published its final report in 2010. The recommendations from this report formed the basis of the Sustainable Energy for All initiative launched in 2011.
In 2012, Dr Al Jaber received the UN Champions of the Earth award for his work on advancing clean energy technologies to mitigate the threats of climate change. He has served two terms as Special Envoy for Climate Change (2010–2016, 2020–present). He has also played a critical role in a number of UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COPs), including the milestone COP21 that took place in 2015 in Paris.
Dr Al Jaber was appointed to the UAE cabinet in 2013, where he served as Minister of State of the UAE until July 2020. He has also previously been the chief executive officer of the energy platform at Mubadala, the Abu Dhabi government’s strategic investment arm.
Dr Al Jaber continues to hold several important positions relating to the UAE’s energy sector. In 2014, he was appointed as Chairman of the board of directors at Masdar, where he has continued to support the pioneering renewable energy company’s growth and ability to capitalize on high-value opportunities. Two years later, Dr Al Jaber was appointed Group CEO of ADNOC, where he focuses on increasing efficiencies while fostering a more commercial mindset. In 2020, Dr Al Jaber was appointed as Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, where he oversees efforts to expand the industrial development of the UAE, leveraging technology as a key enabler in the Fourth Industrial Age.
Dr Al Jaber also holds several advisory positions, counselling on issues related to energy, economics, strategic communications and sustainable development. These include Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, the world’s first graduate-level, research-based AI university, based at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi. He has also served on the United Nations Secretary General’s High-Level Group on Sustainable Energy for All.
In 2013, Dr Al Jaber was made an honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 2019, he received a lifetime achievement award from the prime minister of India, Narendra Modi.
With the additional role of COP28 President-Designate, under the guidance of the UAE leadership, Dr Al Jaber will continue to advocate for a practical and realistic energy transition, mobilizing solutions for vulnerable countries and delivering the most inclusive COP possible.
H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi
Board Member
HE Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ADQ, and Deputy Chairman of Masdar
H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment and Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ADQ is the UAE Minister of Investment and also serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at ADQ. His Excellency holds the positions of Chairman of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) as well as Chairman of Pure Health. He is also the Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Second Vice Chairman of Aldar Properties.
His Excellency is a member of the Board of Directors at ADNOC Distribution, ADNOC Gas, Abu Dhabi Pension Fund, Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), Al Dahra Holding, Lulu Group International, and MiZa. Moreover, he serves as the Chairman of ADC Acquisition Corporation (ADC).
Prior to joining ADQ, His Excellency garnered extensive experience across multiple sectors in his tenure with Mubadala Investment Company, where he held several investment management positions covering sectors such as metals and mining, real estate, hospitality, infrastructure, technology, and agriculture. His Excellency also gained experience in retail banking and finance during his tenures with Union National Bank, Abu Dhabi Ship Building, and the General Secretariat of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. His Excellency holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from United Arab Emirates University.
In addition to his leadership at IHC, Syed Basar holds key positions across several leading enterprises. He serves as Chairman of Multiply Group and Chimera Investments LLC, and sits on the boards of Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH), 2PointZero, Invictus Investment PLC, and Reinsurance Intelligence Quotient (RIQ). He also contributes to the wider business community as a Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, further strengthening his influence across the region’s economic landscape.
A champion of strategic diversification, Syed Basar has driven IHC’s expansion into key markets across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, positioning the company as a consistent top performer on the Abu Dhabi Bourse. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Near East University, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Sofia Abdellatif Lasky
Board Member
She has led the acquisition of multiple companies across real estate, contracting, food processing, preventive healthcare, and capital investments, making a significant impact on the Royal Group’s growth trajectory.
Sofia holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Technology from the United Kingdom and serves on the Board of Directors of Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH), Aldar Properties, 2PointZero, and the National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels. She has also previously been a Board Member of Macquarie Capital Middle East LLC.
Mark Wilson is the CEO of RIQ, the AI-native global reinsurance platform launched by IHC, BlackRock, and Lunate.
He is a seasoned global executive with over 30 years of leadership in insurance and capital markets, having previously served as CEO of AIA and Aviva, and currently sits on the Board of BlackRock Inc.
Mark is known for leading AIA through the financial crisis and executing the largest IPO in corporate history at the time. At RIQ, he is focused on transforming the reinsurance model through technology, capital efficiency, and long-term risk intelligence.
Mark Wilson is the CEO of RIQ, the AI-native global reinsurance platform launched by IHC, BlackRock, and Lunate.
He is a seasoned global executive with over 30 years of leadership in insurance and capital markets, having previously served as CEO of AIA and Aviva, and currently sits on the Board of BlackRock Inc.
Mark is known for leading AIA through the financial crisis and executing the largest IPO in corporate history at the time. At RIQ, he is focused on transforming the reinsurance model through technology, capital efficiency, and long-term risk intelligence.
Colin Price is the Chief Operating Officer of RIQ, the AI-native global reinsurance platform launched by IHC, BlackRock, and Lunate.
He has broad experience over multiple sectors from his years as Senior Partner at McKinsey & Co. He was COO at Quintet Private Bank and is Chair of Itim, a U.K. listed software house. Colin’s expertise lies in organisation effectiveness, talent management, cost reduction, and technology application.
Thibault Lheritier is the Chief Investment and Strategy Officer at RIQ, the AI-native global reinsurance platform launched by IHC, BlackRock, and Lunate.
He recently served as Global SVP for Natixis Investment Managers, an insurance specialist asset manager. Prior to this he held a series of positions across reinsurance and investment banking, namely at Morgan Stanley. Thibault’s expertise lies across asset allocation/management, liability risk transfer, and M&A.
Brendan Plessis is the Chief Executive Officer of RIQ Re in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
He is a respected figure and thought leader in the international (re)insurance market, with a career spanning executive roles at Sompo International, AXA XL, Guy Carpenter, Willis Re, and Gallagher Re. Brendan has built and led global teams, developed strategies across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and India, and worked closely with governments, regulators, and multilateral organizations to drive innovation and close protection gaps.
He has held board and advisory positions with the University College London School of Management, GR Publications, the Centre for Disaster Protection, and the Blue Marble Microinsurance Consortium.
Brendan’s expertise lies in driving profitable growth through strategic partnerships, innovative risk solutions, and building resilience in both established and emerging markets.