The Board is responsible for the long-term success and sustainability of RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) for the benefit of its customers, now and in the future. It does this by providing clear leadership in setting strategy by overseeing management’s implementation of strategy within a prudent and effective governance structure and ensuring that the RAK ICC culture is aligned to our purpose, values and strategy.
Our Board Members
Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, a member of the ruling family of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is a board member and the Managing Director of RAKEZ.
As part of his leadership role with the company, Sheikh Mohammed chairs the Audit Committee of the three entities’ Board of Directors.
Sheikh Mohammed envisions a vibrant and successful future for RAKEZ, one in which the free zone contributes to the sustainable development of Ras Al Khaimah’s rapidly growing economy.
Sheikh Mohammed holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the American University of Sharjah.
Ramy Jallad is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), one of the largest economic zones in the region. With over three decades in FDI attraction, business and industrial park development, award-winning customer experience, merger and acquisition, and A-Z digital transformation integration, he has significantly impacted the UAE’s economic development across various sectors.
Since starting at RAKEZ, he has been pivotal in multiplying its growth from 7,500 to over 21,000 companies. Ramy is renowned for his ability to build economic zones from the ground up, create innovative business environments and the right ecosystem that evolve organisations into successful multi-million-dollar powerhouses, and under his leadership thrives an aligned and engaged team of 460 multicultural professionals who are experts in their fields.
He has held executive and senior positions in mixed-use real estate development and construction, aviation and aerotropolis hubs, oil and gas, economic zones development and operations, business development and customer experience; working with Abu Dhabi Airports, Dubai Holding, TECOM Investments, Shell and Caltex oil companies.
Ramy is also recognised as a global keynote speaker and expert in his industry and is known for amplifying the importance of innovation and keeping business simple.