Draft:Sherif Bishara
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Introduction
Sherif Bishara is the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group of Companies, a Dubai-based family-owned business, which includes among its companies the American Hospital Dubai, a prominent private healthcare provider in the Middle East. Bishara has wide experience in various sectors, including finance, aviation, and corporate governance, advising CEOs on joint ventures, airline operations, and uninsured litigation matters.[1]
Bishara joined the Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group in 2017 as Group General Counsel. He later served as the Group Chief Legal Officer before being appointed Group CEO in late 2018. In his role, Bishara oversees the full portfolio of M&O Group activities, providing strategic leadership and guiding the organization in alignment with its overarching vision. He plays a key role in developing corporate compliance and internal audit programs and contributes to formulating management policies as part of the executive team.[2]
Achievements in current role
In 2020, Bishara helped facilitate a partnership between American Hospital Dubai and Cerner to establish the region’s first AI research center in healthcare, advancing the application of artificial intelligence in the sector.[3]
Bishara led the acquisition of Ishraq Hospitality in 2011, expanding the Group’s presence into the hospitality industry. [4]
Bishara facilitated a collaboration between American Hospital Dubai and Al Futtaim Health, overseeing the management of Al Futtaim’s aesthetic clinic, HealthHub Clinics, and Pharmacies.[3]
Education and early career
Bishara holds a master’s degree in international law.[5] He began his career in private legal practice in 1999, progressing into senior roles as a legal counsel.[6]
Key positions held
- Appointed to the Board of Trustees of Noor Foundation by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.[7]
- Head of legal at Air Arabia (October 2012 – October 2017, UAE)[2]
- Legal counsel at Barclays (March 2006 – October 2010, Egypt)
Accolades and recognitions
- Ranked among Forbes’ Top CEOs of the Middle East in 2021, 2022, and 2023.[8]
- Ranked among the Top 100 Healthcare Leaders in the Middle East in 2022 and 2023.[1]
- Listed among top 10 in the Arabian Business Dubai 100: Meet the 100 People You Need to Know in 2024.[9]
- Recognized by Legal 500 Middle East from 2016 to 2017.[10]
- Recognized among the region’s top CEOs by the UK-based CEO Today magazine.[11]
References
- ^ a b "Sherif Bishara, Group CEO".
- ^ a b "Meet the CEOs transforming the Middle East". 3 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Interview with Sherif Beshara, Group CEO".
- ^ "How Ishraq Hospitality plans to target budget-conscious travellers for success in 2024". January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Sherif Beshara - Group Chief Executive Officer; www.ahdubai.com".
- ^ "Sherif Beshara - Forbes Middle East Events; forbesmiddleeastevents.com".
- ^ "Board of Trustees; www.noordubai.ae".
- ^ "Group Chief Executive Officer - Sherif Beshara; www.ahdubai.com".
- ^ "100 Most Influential Arabs 2024; www.arabianbusiness.com/".
- ^ "Sherif Beshara ; forbesmiddleeastevents.com".
- ^ "Interview with Sherif Beshara; www.arabhealthonline.com".