Board Members

Khamis Buharoon AI Shamsi has over 38 years of experience in banking as chairman of several boards, vice chairman and board member and has successfully led teams as the head of the restructuring and settlements committee, member of the executive committee, vice chairman of the nominations and remuneration committee, and member of the audit committee, among many other positions. Before his time at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, he served as CEO of Commercial Bank International for 2 years in 2005, during which he contributed to the restructuring of the bank. He also served as managing director for the Commercial Bank financial Brokerage, as well as managing director for Takamul Real Estate.

He was also the Chairman of the National Development Bank in Egypt since ADIB’s acquisition of the bank in 2007 and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Financial Brokerage Company.

He served as the general auditor of the First Gulf Bank for 2 years and helped with the acquisition of the bank. He was an active member in creating the policy and procedure for moving the head office to Abu Dhabi.

He had also served as the Head and General Manager of the Domestic Banking Division in charge of Retail and Corporate Banking, private banking, and branch operations at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi for 7 years. He also served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Leasing Company.

He served for 11 years in UAE Central Bank as auditor. He also served as the team leader of the bank inspection team, assistant director of internal audit and head of the financial and administrative affairs department. His expertise eminently impacted the fields of accounting, banking supervision examination department and internal audit.

He spent 14 years at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, from 2007 to March 2021. During this time, he held many roles including managing director, member of the board of directors, vice chairman and acting CEO for two years as well as served as the Chairman for Burooj Real Estate.

He contributed to establishing several investment companies such as Arqaam Capital Investment in DIFC and UBL (Founder of Sira Investment Bank), and served as a board member and managing director at Tharawat Investment House in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Naeem Holdings in Egypt, and Unifund Capital Financial Investment in the UAE from 2009 to 2017 and the Chairman of Etihad Capital Investment Company in the UAE.

Buharoon Al Shamsi is a sought-after advisor, having sat as a board member and as a chairman of committees including the Audit Committee at Agthia, he is the chairman at the Abu Dhabi National Takaful Company’s board of directors, among others. He has also served as a member on many boards and executive committees in UAE, Dubai, Egypt, and London, among others.

He was born in the United Arab Emirates in 1964, and he has a B.A in Business and Accounting and he attended many programs and training courses globally

Al Sayegh has been instrumental in driving ADNOC’s strategy to diversify its portfolio, enhance refining capacities, and increase overall efficiency. His efforts contributed to ADNOC’s expansion into new international markets, fostering collaborations and partnerships with global energy leaders.

Apart from his role in ADNOC, Al Sayegh has played an influential part in shaping energy policies in the region, promoting innovation, and ensuring that the UAE remains competitive in the global energy transition. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing the UAE’s economic development through its energy sector.

His business approach is rooted in innovation, sustainability, and a deep understanding of regional markets. Al Sayegh has been involved in multiple high-profile ventures, including the development of energy infrastructure projects and the growth of companies in the resources sector. He is also known for his interest in the role of technology and financing in advancing large industrial projects and improving their environmental impact.

Al Sayegh is a strong advocate for sustainability, particularly in the context of resource management, carbon reduction, and climate change mitigation. He is committed to finding solutions that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship.

He advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate structuring, governance frameworks, and complex commercial arrangements across energy, infrastructure, real estate, hospitality, and technology sectors.