HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum It’s hard to see past His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum as the leader of the pack once again. Having replaced Saudi Arabia’s HRH Prince Alwaleed at the top of the list in 2018, Sheikh Ahmed retains the crown thanks to his multiple roles across the region’s business landscape. Among his many private… It’s hard to see past His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum as the leader of the pack once again. Having replaced Saudi Arabia’s HRH Prince Alwaleed at the top of the list in 2018, Sheikh Ahmed retains the crown thanks to his multiple roles across the region’s business landscape. Among his many private and public sector roles, His Highness is chairman and CEO of ever-high- flying Emirates Group, chairman of Dubai Airports, chairman of Emirates NBD, president of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, chairman of the Economic Development Committee, chairman of the Dubai Expo 2020 Higher Committee, and many, many more. With Emirates, Sheikh Ahmed oversaw a number of milestones, including the launch of new routes, enhanced technology, greater customer-centric services, and the carrying of more than 59 million passengers in 2018. Meanwhile, Emirates NBD recorded nine-month net pro fit of Dhs7.65bn in October – up 24 per cent on 2017 – adding to Sheikh Ahmed’s seemingly endless array of successes. Chairman, Emirates / Emirates NBD Origin:UAE Residence:UAE Sector:Diversified