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Mohammad Jebreel

Sustainability Management
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Dynamic Sustainability and ESG Leader with over 19 years of experience in driving enterprise-wide sustainability strategies, net-zero initiatives, and ESG performance transformation across real estate, energy, public, and private sectors in the Middle East.

Proven history of designing and implementing pioneering sustainability frameworks, including the region’s first SBTi-aligned Net Zero Plan for real estate, contributing to notable ESG rating improvements (DJSI, MSCI, Sustainalytics). Talent for building, scaling, and leading best-in-class teams to ensure high levels of performance. Well-versed in establishing governance models, cascading KPIs across diverse stakeholders, and delivering transparent, data-driven sustainability reporting. Adept at consultancy leadership, client portfolio growth, and transforming organizational culture toward sustainability excellence. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, global representation at premier sustainability forums (COP28, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week), and accelerating green financing initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Founder and Managing Partner

Elevex
08.2025 - Current
  • Lead a boutique consulting firm specializing in strategy, transformation, sustainability, and ESG advisory, supporting governments, investment entities, and leading corporates across multiple sectors.
  • Oversee development of strategic frameworks, performance systems, and governance models that enhance institutional effectiveness and long-term resilience.
  • Drive sustainability and ESG integration, including net-zero pathways, disclosure readiness (ISSB, GRI, SBTi), and data-driven performance management.
  • Guide organizations on execution excellence, capability building, and change management to translate strategic intent into measurable impact.
  • Establish and manage strategic partnerships with technology, assurance, and data-intelligence firms to deliver AI-enabled, precision consulting solutions.
  • Represent Elevex in global dialogues and forums, contributing thought leadership on sustainable transformation, strategy execution, and digital governance.

Chair of MENA Regional Network of World GBC

World Green Building Council
07.2025 - Current

Leads collaboration among the national Green Building Councils (GBCs) across the Middle East and North Africa to accelerate sustainable built-environment transformation.

Responsibilities include:

1. Strategic leadership: guiding the network’s regional agenda in line with WorldGBC’s global strategy (climate action, health & wellbeing, resource efficiency, and resilience).

2. Collaboration & alignment: facilitating knowledge exchange and joint initiatives among MENA GBCs.

3. Representation: acting as the regional voice in WorldGBC’s global forums and advocating for the MENA region’s priorities in global sustainability dialogues.

4. Engagement & partnerships: connecting governments, private sector leaders, and regional organizations to promote green building policies, net-zero pathways, and capacity building.

5. Mentorship & support: helping strengthen the capability and visibility of emerging GBCs in the region.

Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Net Zero

Aldar Properties
05.2024 - 07.2025

Orchestrated alignment of all business segments and subsidiaries, including Egypt and London operations, with Group wide sustainability goals, ensuring accountability and seamless integration across units. Built governance frameworks and delivered performance reports to senior leadership to enhance transparency and progress monitoring. Led sustainability communications, training, and capacity building initiatives to embed a sustainability culture organization wide.

· Developed Aldar’s Group level, SBTi aligned Net Zero Action Plan, the first in MENA real estate, while representing Aldar on SBTi’s global Buildings Sector Guidance advisory group.

· Drove major ESG performance gains: DJSI (3 to 61), MSCI (CCC to BBB), and Sustainalytics (Medium to Low Risk).

· Initiated and launched the Real Estate Climate Pledge (2023), securing decarbonization commitments from key supply chain partners.

· Represented Aldar on leading sustainability platforms including COP28, SBTi Advisory Group, Developers Leaders Forum, and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

· Authored the Group’s annual sustainability report, strengthening reputation and investor confidence.

· Led a cross functional team executing sustainability strategy, governance, performance, and ESG due diligence for investments, driving measurable environmental and business outcomes.

· Advanced green financing by aligning asset portfolio KPIs, targets, and assurance with global frameworks and investor expectations.

Vice President, Sustainability & Net Zero

Aldar Properties
03.2022 - 04.2024

Orchestrated alignment of all business segments and subsidiaries, including Egypt and London operations, with Group wide sustainability goals, ensuring accountability and seamless integration across units. Built governance frameworks and delivered performance reports to senior leadership to enhance transparency and progress monitoring. Led sustainability communications, training, and capacity building initiatives to embed a sustainability culture organization wide.

· Developed Aldar’s Group level, SBTi aligned Net Zero Action Plan, the first in MENA real estate, while representing Aldar on SBTi’s global Buildings Sector Guidance advisory group.

· Drove major ESG performance gains: DJSI (3 to 61), MSCI (CCC to BBB), and Sustainalytics (Medium to Low Risk).

· Initiated and launched the Real Estate Climate Pledge (2023), securing decarbonization commitments from key supply chain partners.

· Represented Aldar on leading sustainability platforms including COP28, SBTi Advisory Group, Developers Leaders Forum, and Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

· Authored the Group’s annual sustainability report, strengthening reputation and investor confidence.

· Led a cross functional team executing sustainability strategy, governance, performance, and ESG due diligence for investments, driving measurable environmental and business outcomes.

· Advanced green financing by aligning asset portfolio KPIs, targets, and assurance with global frameworks and investor expectations.

Assistant Vice President, Sustainability & CSR

Aldar Properties
02.2020 - 02.2022

· Developed Aldar’s Group sustainability strategy and governance.

· Drove major ESG performance gains: DJSI (3 to 61), MSCI (CCC to BBB), and Sustainalytics (Medium to Low Risk).

· Initiated and launched the Real Estate Climate Pledge (2023), securing decarbonization commitments from key supply chain partners.

· Authored the Group’s annual sustainability report, strengthening reputation and investor confidence.

· Led a cross functional team executing sustainability strategy, governance, performance, and ESG due diligence for investments, driving measurable environmental and business outcomes.

· Advanced green financing by aligning asset portfolio KPIs, targets, and assurance with global frameworks and investor expectations.

Advisory Manager (UAE, Qatar, and Jordan Offices)

Sustainability Excellence
08.2019 - 01.2020

Advised clients on sustainability reporting, materiality assessments, and stakeholder engagement in alignment with global standards, such as GRI, TCFD, IPIECA, stock market requirements, and SDGs. Oversaw advisory engagements across the UAE, Qatar, and Jordan, delivering robust sustainability strategies and ESG frameworks for clients across government, industrial, finance, and energy sectors.

· Led advisory delivery across diverse sectors, managing sustainability consulting engagements for high-profile clients across the private sector, public entities, stock exchanges (e.g., DFM, ADX), and non-profits, demonstrating versatility and strategic insight.

· Cultivated and expanded strategic client relationships, providing trusted advisory services to key accounts such as ENEC, Etisalat, and Mubadala Petroleum, while growing and strengthening the sustainability services team.

· Led and empowered a high-performing team by supporting onboarding, enabling professional development, and aligning team capabilities with evolving business needs and client expectations.

· Directed operational excellence, leading team operations with a focus on quality, accountability, and consistent service delivery.

· Led broad client portfolio across the Gulf, including organizations such as RAKBANK, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Takamol Holding, SEDCO Holding, and TECOM Group, supporting their sustainability goals through tailored consulting strategies.

· Managed high-profile key accounts, including Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), Etisalat, Dubai Financial Market, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, Mubadala Petroleum, TECOM Group, RAKBANK, Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Takamol Holding, and SEDCO Holding, driving client relationships and sustained business growth.

Sr. Advisor, Sustainability and Social Investment

Sustainable Square
09.2017 - 04.2019

Delivered GRI-compliant sustainability reports and strategic frameworks for prominent clients, including large holding companies and conglomerates. Managed and oversaw stakeholder engagement initiatives for major corporate groups.

· Led and spearheaded stakeholder engagement initiatives for major accounts such as Alturki Holding, Arabtec Holding, and NMC Healthcare Group, with keen focus on aligning sustainability goals with business priorities.

· Mentored and developed junior consultants while enhancing team capabilities in sustainability reporting and advisory services.

· Played key role in business development by nurturing client relationships, contributing to repeat engagements, and expanding the firm’s project pipeline; secured new projects through successful client renewals and strategic business development activities.

· Contributed to a diverse client portfolio that includes Alturki Holding, Arabtec Holding, Deba Group, and ORPIC, while providing tailored sustainability solutions across various sectors.

· Managed end-to-end project lifecycles with keen focus on ensuring on-time delivery of high-impact sustainability initiatives with consistent quality and client stratification.

Note: The first three months of this engagement were with Sustainable Square Saudi.

Sr. Advisor, Sustainability and Business Excellenc

Almasarat Arraedah for Management and IT Advisory Services
07.2015 - 07.2017

Advised nonprofit sector clients, such as NGOs and endowment organizations, as well as private sector clients on sustainability frameworks and business excellence models, aligning organizational strategies with national development goals. Conducted gap analyses/maturity assessments to identify performance improvement opportunities in environmental, social, and governance areas.

· Established Sustainability Advisory practice from inception, including creating service offerings, value propositions, and pricing frameworks tailored to client needs.

· Designed and implemented standardized project delivery models, including work breakdown structures, to streamline execution for NGOs and endowment organizations.

· Directed sustainability management and strategic planning initiatives for prominent nonprofit and charitable organizations, while delivering actionable strategies and implementation roadmaps.

· Provided advisory support to a distinguished portfolio of clients, including Alrajhi Endowments, Nama'a Charity, Alber Makkah Charity, Zamzam Society, Mohammad Almuhaisni Endowments, and Shaqaiq Charity.

· Led sustainability management and strategic planning projects for NGOs and endowment organizations, delivering actionable strategies and implementation roadmaps.

Operations Manager and Senior Advisor

Sustainability Excellence
02.2014 - 03.2015

Collaborated with business development to craft winning proposals, leading pitches, negotiations, and securing new projects with both existing and potential clients. Led sustainability project delivery across government, private, and NGO sectors, consistently meeting client objectives. Facilitated sustainability report assurance while enhancing client transparency and compliance.

· Contributed to establishment and expansion of the firm’s third regional hub in Doha, including supporting office launch, team recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing management.

· Directed end-to-end sustainability projects, from strategy formulation through to report development, for high-profile clients, including ADNOC Offshore, Union National Bank, KAEC, Qatar Steel, QAFAC, WOQOD, and ORYX GTL.

· Facilitated third-party assurance processes and helped clients build stakeholder councils to enhance transparency/governance.

· Enabled six clients to secure first-place honors in prestigious HSE and sustainability awards across UAE and Qatar.

· Built Qatar’s advisory team through recruitment and training to ensure high-quality project delivery.

· Nurtured relationships with key clients including ADNOC Offshore, Union National Bank (UAE), Department of Transport (Abu Dhabi), King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia), Arab Bank (Jordan), Department of Municipal Affairs (Abu Dhabi), OMRAN (Oman), and leading Qatari companies such as Qatar Steel, QAFAC, WOQOD, ORYX GTL, M Power, and Qatar Petroleum (QP).

· Supported research and contributed to major regional sustainability initiatives, including the ‘Responsible Competitiveness in the Arab World (2009)’ and ‘Responsible Competitiveness in Jordan (2009)’ reports, as well as IFC’s “Sustainable Investment in the Middle East and North Africa” report (2010).

· Advised diverse clients across key sectors, including government, finance, and energy, on sustainability strategy development, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder engagement.

Senior Sustainability Advisor

Sustainability Excellence
05.2009 - 12.2013

Collaborated with business development to craft winning proposals, leading pitches, negotiations, and securing new projects with both existing and potential clients. Led sustainability project delivery across government, private, and NGO sectors, consistently meeting client objectives. Facilitated sustainability report assurance while enhancing client transparency and compliance.

· Directed end-to-end sustainability projects, from strategy formulation through to report development, for high-profile clients, including ADNOC Offshore, Union National Bank, KAEC, Qatar Steel, QAFAC, WOQOD, and ORYX GTL.

· Facilitated third-party assurance processes and helped clients build stakeholder councils to enhance transparency/governance.

· Enabled six clients to secure first-place honors in prestigious HSE and sustainability awards across UAE and Qatar.

· Built Qatar’s advisory team through recruitment and training to ensure high-quality project delivery.

· Nurtured relationships with key clients including ADNOC Offshore, Union National Bank (UAE), Department of Transport (Abu Dhabi), King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia), Arab Bank (Jordan), Department of Municipal Affairs (Abu Dhabi), OMRAN (Oman), and leading Qatari companies such as Qatar Steel, QAFAC, WOQOD, ORYX GTL, M Power, and Qatar Petroleum (QP).

· Supported research and contributed to major regional sustainability initiatives, including the ‘Responsible Competitiveness in the Arab World (2009)’ and ‘Responsible Competitiveness in Jordan (2009)’ reports, as well as IFC’s “Sustainable Investment in the Middle East and North Africa” report (2010).

· Advised diverse clients across key sectors, including government, finance, and energy, on sustainability strategy development, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder engagement, strengthening partnerships and advancing ESG goals.

Sustainability Advisor

Sustainability Excellence
05.2008 - 05.2009

Collaborated with business development to craft winning proposals, leading pitches, negotiations, and securing new projects with both existing and potential clients. Led sustainability project delivery across government, private, and NGO sectors, consistently meeting client objectives. Facilitated sustainability report assurance while enhancing client transparency and compliance.

· Directed end-to-end sustainability projects, from strategy formulation through to report development, for high-profile clients, including ADNOC Offshore, Union National Bank, KAEC, Qatar Steel, QAFAC, WOQOD, and ORYX GTL.

· Facilitated third-party assurance processes and helped clients build stakeholder councils to enhance transparency/governance.

· Enabled six clients to secure first-place honors in prestigious HSE and sustainability awards across UAE and Qatar.

· Built Qatar’s advisory team through recruitment and training to ensure high-quality project delivery.

· Nurtured relationships with key clients including ADNOC Offshore, Union National Bank (UAE), Department of Transport (Abu Dhabi), King Abdullah Economic City (Saudi Arabia), Arab Bank (Jordan), Department of Municipal Affairs (Abu Dhabi), OMRAN (Oman), and leading Qatari companies such as Qatar Steel, QAFAC, WOQOD, ORYX GTL, M Power, and Qatar Petroleum (QP).

· Supported research and contributed to major regional sustainability initiatives, including the ‘Responsible Competitiveness in the Arab World (2009)’ and ‘Responsible Competitiveness in Jordan (2009)’ reports, as well as IFC’s “Sustainable Investment in the Middle East and North Africa” report (2010).

· Advised diverse clients across key sectors, including government, finance, and energy, on sustainability strategy development, reporting frameworks, and stakeholder engagement, strengthening partnerships and advancing ESG goals.

Lead Social Compliance Auditor

Intertek
03.2006 - 03.2008

Conducted about 250 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) audits at suppliers’ facilities in Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, as a prerequisite to US and European buyers. The audit scope included health and safety assessments at factories and employees’ accommodations, a review of labor practices, employee and management interviews, and the development of the audit report.

Education

Master of Science - Sustainable Development, Management & Policy

MODUL University
Vienna
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Mutah University
Jordan
04.2001 -

Skills

Sustainability Strategy Development

Certification

Lead Executive Development Program, INSEAD Business School

Timeline

Founder and Managing Partner

Elevex
08.2025 - Current

Chair of MENA Regional Network of World GBC

World Green Building Council
07.2025 - Current

Lead Executive Development Program, INSEAD Business School

02-2025

Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Net Zero

Aldar Properties
05.2024 - 07.2025

Vice President, Sustainability & Net Zero

Aldar Properties
03.2022 - 04.2024

Business & Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

02-2022

Real Estate Economics and Finance, London School of Economics and Political Science

12-2021

Assistant Vice President, Sustainability & CSR

Aldar Properties
02.2020 - 02.2022

Advisory Manager (UAE, Qatar, and Jordan Offices)

Sustainability Excellence
08.2019 - 01.2020

Sr. Advisor, Sustainability and Social Investment

Sustainable Square
09.2017 - 04.2019

Social Return on Investment (SROI) Practitioner Training, Social Value UK

11-2015

Sr. Advisor, Sustainability and Business Excellenc

Almasarat Arraedah for Management and IT Advisory Services
07.2015 - 07.2017

Operations Manager and Senior Advisor

Sustainability Excellence
02.2014 - 03.2015

Blue Ocean Strategy Course

08-2009

Senior Sustainability Advisor

Sustainability Excellence
05.2009 - 12.2013

Sustainability Advisor

Sustainability Excellence
05.2008 - 05.2009

OH&S Management System Lead Auditor Training (OHSAS 18001:2007), British Standards Institution (BSI)

05-2008

Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP), Certified Internal Auditor

07-2007

Lead Social Compliance Auditor

Intertek
03.2006 - 03.2008

Master of Science - Sustainable Development, Management & Policy

MODUL University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Mutah University
04.2001 -
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