Executive Summary
Ahmed Jamal Hassan Jawa is Chairman of Starling Holding Limited, an international investment group dedicated to private equity and venture capital. He established Starling Holding after graduating from college when private equity was in its infancy in the Middle East. His corporate expertise spans oil and gas, healthcare, hospitality, home entertainment, and real estate development, helping grow Starling Holding into a global investment leader. His business acumen was recognized in 1996 when he was honored as one of the 'Global Leaders of Tomorrow' at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He is the Vice-Chairman of Emaar Properties and a member of its Audit Committee, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, and Investment Committee. He is also a Board Member of Emaar Development and National Pipe Company Ltd. He is a former Chairman of Emaar Middle East (KSA), Emaar Turkey, and former Board member of Emaar Misr in Egypt, RAK Petroleum, and Emaar, The Economic City. He is fluent in Arabic, English, and French.