H.E. Hussain Mohammed Al Mahmoudi

H.E. Hussain Al Mahmoudi serves a dual role as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park). The Ruler of Sharjah and Supreme Council Member, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi established the SRTI Park through royal decree and also appointed Mr. Hussain to create collaborative long-term relationships between industry, academia, and the public sector, fostering an ecosystem of enterprise and innovation.

Previously, Mr. Hussain served as the Director General of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, a Member of the UAE Chamber Federation and GCC Chambers for eight years. He was responsible for the overall management and operations of the Chamber, including providing services to its members. In this role, he launched several strategic economic initiatives for Sharjah, such as the SME Act, Sharjah Export Centre, Sharjah Commercial Arbitration Centre, and the Sharjah Business Forum.

Mr. Hussain has held leadership roles at leading regional and international companies such as the Royal Dutch Shell Group, Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), and several Dubai Holding entities. He is an honorary board member of the Tatweer Forum and of Maastricht University in the Netherlands and chairman of the Emirates Business Council for Sustainable Development. He also serves as a board member of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa). Mr. Hussain possesses an MBA from the American University of Sharjah and a BA in Economics and Communications from Seattle Pacific University in the US.