The Finance World Magazine| Edition: November 2023

Cover Story
Influencing Sustainable
Development
Muhammad
Jameel Al Ramahi
CEO, Masdar – Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
As the Chief Executive Officer of Masdar, Mohamed
Jameel Al Ramahi spearheads one of the world’s
foremost champions of clean energy. Masdar’s
influence spans across more than 40 countries, solidifying
its position as a global clean energy powerhouse. Under
his stewardship, Masdar has evolved into one of the
largest renewable energy companies globally, boasting
an expansive project portfolio with over 20 GW of clean
energy capacity. Remarkably, the company aspires to
amplify its impact, with ambitions to reach an astounding
100GW and produce 1 million tons of green hydrogen
annually by 2030.
Beyond his role as CEO, Al Ramahi holds pivotal positions
on several prominent boards. As the Chairman of the
Masdar Executive Committee, he plays a central role in
shaping the company’s strategic decisions. His influence
extends globally as he serves as the Vice-Chair of the Global
Council on Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore,
he contributes to the governance of the Emirates Waste
to Energy Company and Shuaa Energy 2 PSC, a company
focused on the development of phase 3 of the Mohammed
Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai.
A notable characteristic of Al Ramahi’s approach to sustainability
is his natural inclination toward collaboration.
His active involvement in various international groups,
such as the French Business Group, Australian Business
Group, US-UAE Business Council, and the Sustainable
Markets Initiative Taskforce for Energy Transition, exemplifies
his dedication to fostering robust international
cooperation in the domains of business and sustainability.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the
energy landscape in the Middle East, Al Ramahi has been
a recipient of several awards. His unwavering dedication
to advancing clean and sustainable energy has left an indelible
mark on the region’s transformation toward green
power. Notably, under his guidance, Masdar is engaged
in the construction of one of the largest single-site solar
power plants. With a background in hydrocarbons and
prior experience at Abu Dhabi Gas Industries, Al Ramahi’s
transition to a leadership role at Masdar showcases his
commitment to renewable and clean technologies at scale.
Furthermore, his involvement in boards such as SHUAA
Energy 2 PSC and Mubadala Health underscores his
multifaceted influence, reaching various sectors beyond
clean energy. He holds an Honorary Fellowship in the
Energy Institute and has been honoured with titles like
Trailblazer of the Year in 2022 by S&P Global Platts and
International Energy Diplomacy Person of the Year by Gulf
Intelligence in 2020, amongst other international recognitions.
His achievements and relentless commitment to a
greener future make him an exemplary individual driving
significant sustainability change.
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