As chairman of Emirates, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum oversaw bumper profits of $629 million in the 2011-2012 financial year and remains at the helm of the airline’s ambitious expansion plans.
Sheikh Ahmed is also the chairman of two of Dubai’s largest government vehicles: Emirates NBD and Dubai World.
The uncle of the current ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Sheikh Ahmed is also the second vice chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, as well as the chairman of Noor Bank and flydubai.