Leadership
H.H. Sheikh Maktoum Hasher Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum is a member of Dubai’s ruling family.
Sheikh Maktoum currently serves as the President of JBC Properties, Chairman of Dubai International Holdings, Director of Commercial Bank of Dubai and Non – Executive Director of Artemis Resources. Sheikh Maktoum served as the founder, Chairman and President of A1 Grand Prix – World Cup of Motorsports. Founded in 2001, A1GP was the brain child of Sheikh Maktoum – a single-make open-wheel auto racing series, where competitors represent their nations.
Later in 2011, Sheikh Maktoum joined SHUAA Capital as the Executive Chairman and Board Director. He was appointed and was successful in turning the company around into profitable venture from the adverse effects of 2009’s financial crises in Dubai. Sheikh Maktoum is also a Founding Investor of Virgin Megastores in the UAE. He has been recognized for his leadership qualities on a number of occasions, including being named “Chief Executive Officer of the Year” by Chief Executive Officer Middle East and “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Finance from Boston University, USA.