Top 100 Arabs 2024

94. Omar Al Futtaim

Vice Chairman and CEO Of Al Futtaim Group

Origin: UAE

Residence: UAE

Sector: Diversified

2023 Rank: New

Omar Al Futtaim has been serving as the vice chairman and CEO of Al-Futtaim Group (AFG), a prominent family business conglomerate headquartered in Dubai. In his role, Al Futtaim oversees the strategic direction and growth of the company across five key business verticals: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and health.

Under his leadership, AFG has expanded its presence to over twenty markets across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia, employing more than 42,000 individuals.

Prior to joining Al-Futtaim Group, he gained valuable experience in investment banking at Morgan Stanley in New York and the UK.

Beyond his role at Al-Futtaim Group, he serves as chairman and board member of several public organisations, including the Commercial Bank of Dubai, Orient Insurance PJSC, Emirates Investment Bank PJSC, and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. He also chairs the Al Futtaim Education Foundation, the non-profit education arm of the group.

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