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Abdulrahman is the Group CEO of ASYAD, Oman’s flagship logistics and supply chain group, offering end-to-end solutions from ports, free zones, maritime shipping and last-mile express delivery. Abdulrahman is a logistics pioneer and a business-growth leader, building startups, establishing competitive businesses and advancing homegrown companies to become global brands. Al Hatmi was a key player in the development of Oman’s National Logistics Strategy 2040—now overseeing its implementation and spearheading the sector’s economic growth through his current role. He led the inception of ASYAD Group, consisting of 16 companies and spanning three major ports with their associated free zones, as well as Oman Shipping, Oman Post, Oman Dry Dock and Transport companies including Oman Rail, the latter was established by Al Hatmi to direct and manage the development of the GCC and national rail project in Oman. As a mechanical engineer, Al Hatmi’s worked in the oil and gas industry for 14 years, subsequently, he founded two successful start-ups, winning market share in a highly competitive business environment and delivering double-digit EBITDA growth.
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Ahmed Al Bulushi is the Group Chief Asset Management Officer at Asyad, Oman’s global integrated logistics provider. A veteran with 25 years of experience in the private and public sectors, Ahmed has accumulated a wealth of knowledge across multiple industries, including logistics, transportation, telecommunications, audit and management. During his tenure as the CEO of Oman National Transport Company (Mwasalat) from 2015 to 2021, Ahmed led a transformational journey undertaking institutional overhaul projects, such as Mwasalat’s rebranding project, and overseeing the introduction of its public bus service in Oman. He was also instrumental in driving cultural change throughout the organization and improving customer satisfaction in service functions. In addition to his executive role, Ahmed held various leadership and board positions, including Chairman and Vice-Chairman of major entities operating in logistics, investment, telecommunications, ports, energy and manufacturing. Ahmed holds a master’s degree in IT management and a bachelor’s degree in IT from Bond University in Australia, as well as a higher diploma in accounting from the Institute of Public Administration in Oman.
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Muhsin Alrustom is the Group CFO at Asyad, the most integrated logistics group in the Middle East.
With over 15 years of experience in the logistics and maritime sectors, Muhsin is an established finance professional focusing on sustainable value and financial excellence. He successfully operated and developed financial processes and systems and managed corporate financing, hedging and liquidity needs.
Prior to joining Asyad, he served as the General Manager of Treasury at Oman Shipping Company from 2018, following a tenure in Dubai as the Treasury Manager of Oman Trading International prior to that worked in various roles for DP World which included a two-year stint at DPW’s European regional office in London.
Muhsin holds a degree in Accounting from Sultan Qaboos University and is also a qualified CMA and ACT accountant and treasurer.
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Abdulmalik Al Balushi is the Group Chief People Officer at Asyad, the most integrated logistics group in the Middle East.
A veteran of the industry, Abdul Malik has 20 years of extensive experience in the public and private sectors across multiple industries, including logistics, transportation, telecommunications, and energy.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the CEO of Oman Post, leading its transformation between 2016-2020. He played a pivotal role in spearheading culture change and transformation and improving customer experience across the organization, in addition to overseeing entry to new markets and driving sustainable institutional growth.
Abdulmalik graduated from the Diwan of Royal Court’s prestigious National CEO program, held in partnership with IMD Business School. He holds an MBA from Sultan Qaboos University, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
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Ghaith Al Darmaki is the Group Chief Technology of Asyad, the most integrated logistics group in the Middle East.
Ghaith has more than 16 years of experience in leading digital transformations in different industries, including telecom and aviation.
In his recent position, Ghaith spearheaded Oman's national carrier's digital transformation program, which led the business to its success. He has also delivered nationwide ICT projects and telecom projects locally, regionally, and internationally.
As the Group CTO at Asyad, his deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies will give him the opportunity to effectively improve the overall performance of the Group, create technology synergies with all the existing companies, and enhance technological innovations across the portfolio of existing solutions and products.
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Zahra Al Lawati is the Group Chief Audit Executive of Asyad, Oman’s global integrated logistics service provider. With over 12 years in risk, governance, advisory and audit services, Zahra is an established professional in her field. Al Lawati is also a member of the exclusive Harvard Business School (HBS) alumni network, a Certified Fraud Examiner (Association of Certified Fraud examiners - ACFE) and Certified in Risk Management Assurance (Global Institute of Internal Auditors – IIA). She also holds a Masters degree in Audit Management & Consultancy from BCU. As the Group Chief Audit at Asyad, her deep experience in group auditing, risk management and governance gives her the right skill set to lead the Centralized Internal Audit Function, overseeing all of Asyad’s business units. Proudly, Zahra is the first female chief in the Group, cementing the Group`s vision towards gender diversity and empowering women in logistics.
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Leads ASYAD Shipping & Drydock and all their subsidiaries and a workforce team of over 5000 employees ensuring the effective implementation of strategic, growth and operational plans to achieve or exceed its objectives, business development and growth plans and enhancement of the company’s brand image aligned with the corporate Vision and Mission.
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Leyan Al Mawali is the Group Chief Legal Officer at Asyad, Oman’s global integrated logistics provider, where she leads the legal function across the Group and its business units. With more than 13 years of legal experience, Leyan has developed a wealth of expertise across a wide range of legal areas and sectors. During her employment at an international law firm, she has represented and advised numerous national and international clients on matters related to corporate and commercial law, including joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, commercial property, agency law, corporate governance and general business matters in Oman. Leyan has also provided counsel on employment and labour issues, real estate, energy projects and claims and disputes. In her subsequent role as an in-house legal counsel for a state-owned enterprise, Leyan, more specifically, advised the company on the procurement of water and power from gas-fired and renewable independent power producers (IPPs), independent water projects (IWPs) and independent water and power plants (IWPPs). She was also instrumental in the development and implementation of Oman’s electricity spot market and other national pioneering projects. Leyan is a qualified solicitor at the Supreme Court of Queensland in Australia, having obtained her LLB from the University of Queensland and completed her Legal Practice Course in Australia.