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Ahmed Ishbair

Ahmed Ishbair

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Visionary CEO and entrepreneur with a strong track record of founding, scaling, and leading innovative companies across construction, hospitality, and marine industries. Over 15 years of executive leadership experience driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and building high-performance teams. Skilled in business development, project execution, financial oversight, and forging long-term partnerships to sustain growth and profitability.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Chief Executive Officer

Emirates German Foundations
Abu Dhabi, UAE
01.2018 - 05.2025
  • Project Management: Oversaw all project management aspects, including reviewing contracts, appointing subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring projects are completed on time without delays.
  • Design & Estimation: Worked closely with the design team to propose cost-effective and innovative solutions. Provided detailed unit rates for various items to clients.
  • Client Relations & Business Development: Built and nurtured strong relationships with key clients (developers, contractors, consultants). Led business development efforts and represented the company in negotiations for new projects.
  • HR Management: Led recruitment efforts, interviewing engineers and key personnel, and making decisions regarding hiring and employee termination.
  • Expansion: Led the company's strategic expansion, overseeing the increase of manpower, machinery, equipment, and opening new branches in different cities.
  • Workshop Management: Collaborated with the workshop manager to ensure smooth operation across workshops, including machinery maintenance, transportation, and fabrication of steel yards.
  • Financial Management: Managed company cash flow, approved payments to subcontractors, processed salaries, and followed up on payments from clients. Oversaw audits and reviewed reports.
  • Legal Management: Made decisions related to legal disputes, including opening cases and working closely with lawyers to resolve issues.

Co-Founder & Board Member

The Captains Club
01.2014 - 05.2025
  • Founded the region's first subscription-based boating company.
  • Secured two successful partial exits in 2020 and 2022, boosting investor confidence.
  • Continues to provide strategic direction to ensure long-term profitability and growth.

Founder & CEO

Dinner in the Sky
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Launched the region's first flying restaurant concept.
  • Managed all business aspects including finance, marketing, vendor relations, and operations.
  • Achieved a successful business partial exit in 2022.

Projects Manager

Alittimad Foundations
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw multiple construction projects with end-to-end responsibility.

Design Engineer

Alittimad Foundations
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Developed structural plans and ensured design accuracy and efficiency.
  • Design piles foundations for all types of building.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

American University of Sharjah
Sharjah
09.2004 - 08.2009

Skills

  • Project Management & Scheduling
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Strategic Planning & Expansion
  • HR & Team Development
  • Legal & Financial Oversight
  • Client Negotiation & Retention
  • Workshop & Logistics Supervision
  • Structural Design & Estimation

Personal Information

Date of birth: 03/09/86

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Chief Executive Officer

Emirates German Foundations
01.2018 - 05.2025

Founder & CEO

Dinner in the Sky
01.2016 - 01.2022

Co-Founder & Board Member

The Captains Club
01.2014 - 05.2025

Projects Manager

Alittimad Foundations
01.2010 - 01.2017

Design Engineer

Alittimad Foundations
01.2009 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

American University of Sharjah
09.2004 - 08.2009

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