Chief Executive Officer Properties at Majid Al Futtaim
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Ahmed El Shamy is the Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Properties, where he leads the development of integrated, mixed-use destinations. With a background in finance and M&A, he guides the companys vision for sustainable real estate. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Helwan University Cairo.
Outside of his corporate role, Ahmed is an avid football enthusiast. He actively follows and celebrates the successes of teams like Al Hilal, showing a passion for the sport and the determination of the players.
Unique fact: Early in his career, Ahmed was a founder and the Head of M&A for a glass manufacturing company.
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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer Properties
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Personality Overview
How Ahmed shows up
Value Seeker
Systematic
Cautious & Analytical
It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.
Priorities
Topics Ahmed cares about
Sustainable Communities
He frequently posts about Majid Al Futtaim's commitment to sustainability, highlighting Green Building Awards and projects like the Ghaf Woods forest living community.
Wellness Real Estate
Launched Maravelle at Ghaf Woods, a project he describes as a new approach to real estate centered on wellness and going beyond traditional measurements.
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Career
Work history
1-2023
Chief Executive Officer Properties
Majid Al Futtaim
11-2016 - 1-2023
Chief Financial Officer Properties
Majid Al Futtaim
6-2016 - 10-2016
Financial consultant
Majid Al Futtaim
3-2015 - 3-2023
Member Board of Directors
Savola Group
10-2014 - 1-2016
Founder and Board member, Head of M&A
Misr for Glass Manufacturing
In the press
Media appearances
Featuring Ahmed El Shamy, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Properties. Featured in YouTube
Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.
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