His Excellency Al Suwaidi has extensive experience working in finance, business management, infrastructure development and administration of institutional activities. A visionary leader, he has played a key role in positioning Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) as a global player, supporting investments and development projects that benefit communities worldwide.

To date, ADFD has provided AED 216 billion to 107 developing nations, making a significant impact in key sectors. His focus on sustainable development has been essential to ADFD’s mission of empowering emerging economies and driving long-term prosperity.

His Excellency Al Suwaidi’s strategic vision aligns with the UAE’s broader objectives of promoting social-economic progress and reinforcing its reputation as a global leader in development assistance. His contributions have been recognised by Forbes, which named him among the leading figures in finance and development.

His Excellency Al Suwaidi was appointed to the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 28 April 2016.

Committee memberships: Governance and Sustainability Committee (Chair), Audit and Risk Committee (Member), and the Nominations and Remuneration Committee (Member).

External appointments: Director General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, Chairman of the Board of Abu Dhabi Tourism Investments Company (ADTIC-Egypt), and Abu Dhabi Uzbekistan Investment. Vice Chairman of Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade. Deputy Governor at the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Board member of International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, Emirates Development Bank (EDB), First Abu Dhabi Bank, Al Jazira Sport & Cultural Club, Emirates Development Bank and Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation.