Essam Hawash

Chief Executive Officer at MADA Capital

📍 United Arab Emirates

Essam Hawash serves as the Chief Executive Officer of MADA Capital, a Dubai-based asset management and corporate advisory firm he founded in 2020. He has a distinguished career in finance, having held senior leadership roles in wealth management and investments at major institutions like Emirates Islamic, Barclays, and Citibank.

He is a vocal proponent of the UAEs economic stability and leadership, viewing it as a premier global hub for technology, investment, and wealth creation. He is focused on enriching the UAE market with new, innovative financial products.

Interesting fact: Under his leadership, MADA Capital launched AW8, the first public money market fund and digital savings application in the UAE.

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Experience

26 Years

Current Role

Chief Executive Officer

Job Level

Leadership

Location

United Arab Emirates

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Priorities

Topics Essam cares about

FinTech Innovation

He recently led MADA Capital to win the IBS Intelligence Global FinTech Innovation Award for its "Best Portfolio Intelligence Platform. "

Wealth Management

His career is built on leading wealth management divisions at major banks and he emphasizes wealth creation as a core part of a stable economy.

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Career

Work history

6-2019

Chief Executive Officer

MADA Capital

3-2015 - 6-2019

Managing Partner

Zeus Financial Group

11-2011 - 12-2014

Head of Wealth Management

Emirates Islamic ( ENBD )

7-2007 - 10-2011

Regional head of investments and insurance

Barclays

12-2004 - 6-2007

Head of Bancassurance

Citibank

In the press

Media appearances

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Education

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