• Maha AlQattan
Company: DP World
Title: Group Chief Sustainability Officer
AlQattan joined DP World in 2017 and assumed her current role in 2022. In 2023, the company raised a $1.5 billion green sukuk to support its global decarbonization efforts. The proceeds from the sukuk will be dedicated to green projects focused on electrification, renewable energy, and transportation. Around 60% of DP World's electricity now comes from renewable sources, aligning with the company’s broader sustainability commitments. AlQattan is also a board member at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank and a member of the board of trustees at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II), among other roles.
• Ghada Hammouda
Company: Qalaa Holdings
Title: Group Chief Sustainability Officer
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