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Our Executive Management and Senior Leadership Team represent a renowned group of web3, financial and managerial specialists. Their combined international experience and deep-rooted regional expertise underpin the confidence and ambition with which we continue to build our diversified structure.
Phoenix Group Board Members
H.E. Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani
Chairman of the Board
H.E. Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani is the Chief Executive Officer of Tawazun Economic Council. He is responsible for managing the procurement of UAE Armed Forces and Abu Dhabi Police while driving the strategic plans for the development of the UAE defense and security sector. H.E. Tareq also manages the day-to-day business activities of Tawazun.
Ms. Elham Al Qasim
Board Member
Ms. Elham Al Qasim is a senior executive and investment professional based in the UAE. In her executive capacity Ms. Elham has served as CEO of Digital14, leading over 1,000 staff in delivering cybersecurity and digital solutions. Ms. Elham also served as CEO of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Executive Director of the Ghadan 21 programme at the Abu Dhabi Executive Office where she led the strategic planning for the government’s three-year, AED 50 billion investment programme aimed at accelerating Abu Dhabi’s economy.
Mr. Fadi Dahlan
Board Member
Mr. Fadi Dahlan serves as the CEO of Citadel International Holdings (CIH), a prominent investment management firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. CIH oversees a diverse portfolio that encompasses Capital Markets, Real Estate, Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing & Retail, and Blockchain Technology, with investments strategically positioned across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Phoenix Group Leadership
Mr. Seyed Mohammad Alizadehfard (Bijan)
Board Member, Co-founder & Group CEO
Mr. Seyed Mohammad Alizadehfard (Bijan), Co-Founder and Group CEO at the Phoenix Group, is a visionary leader with unparalleled business acumen and expertise within the blockchain ecosystem.
Mr. Munaf Ali
Board Member, Co-founder & Group Managing Director
Mr. Munaf Ali, Co-Founder and Group Managing Director of the Phoenix Group, is a visionary entrepreneur, and innovator with over 20 years Capital Markets experience (including previous executive banking roles in Citigroup across London and UAE).
Mr. Munaf has founded and built billion-dollar corporations globally across sectors including Hospitality, Leisure and Blockchain.
Ms. Farah Zafar
Managing Director and Group Chief Legal Officer
Farah is a highly acclaimed, award winning Chief Legal Officer due to her 23 years’ experience in the Middle East where she has been instrumental to the growth and success of billion-dollar entities and has worked for the region’s most visionary Rulers, including the Ruler of Dubai and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Bill Qian
Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer
Bill Qian directs Phoenix Group’s Strategic Growth and Acquisitions. Before joining Phoenix Group, Bill Qian was the Global Head of Fundraising for Binance Labs and M&A for Binance ‒ the largest global crypto platform holding 55% of the global market share, with $34 trillion in transactions in 2021.
Mr. Sheharyar Haider Malhi
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Sheharyar Haider Malhi is a highly experienced professional with a global background in strategic finance, accounting, audit, and business development. He has held senior Csuite and Director level positions in Europe and the Middle East, showcasing his expertise in these areas.