Draft:Mohamed Al Hashemi (business executive)

Mohamed Al Hashemi is an Emirati business executive known for his contributions to the retail, entertainment, and cooperative sectors. He has held leadership roles at Majid Al Futtaim and Union Coop.

Education
Al Hashemi completed a Higher Diploma in Financial Services and Banking in 2006 from the Higher Colleges of Technology, followed by a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2008 from the same institution. He obtained an Executive MBA from the Higher Colleges of Technology in 2011. In 2022, he completed an Executive Education and Leadership program at the Cambridge Judge Business School.

Career
Al Hashemi started his career at Emirates Islamic Bank as an Assistant Relationship Officer from 2006 to 2010. He later joined Majid Al Futtaim (MAF), where he held several positions.

During his tenure at MAF Retail (Carrefour) from 2010 to 2014, Al Hashemi served as the Head of Treasury, overseeing cash management and financial operations.

From 2014 to 2016, he served as the Manager of Management Reporting & Analysis at MAF Ventures LLC, focusing on financial management and analytics.

From 2016 to 2017, Al Hashemi served as Director of Business Development & Marketing at MAF Ventures LLC & Healthcare KSA, focusing on strategies for growth and expansion within the healthcare sector.

As Country Head for Saudi Arabia at MAF Leisure, Entertainment, Cinemas & Lifestyle from 2018 to March 2023, Al Hashemi contributed to the company's growth in the Kingdom, overseeing the introduction of VOX Cinemas.

From March to November 2023, Al Hashemi served as Managing Director of Leisure, Entertainment & Cinemas (UAE & Oman).

He currently serves as the CEO of Union Coop since December 2023, overseeing strategic direction and operational management.

Non-Executive Roles
Al Hashemi holds various non-executive, board, and advisory roles, including being recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in March 2021.

He serves as a Board Member for the General Commission of Audio-visual & Media (GCAM) in Saudi Arabia and as a mentor in Endeavour KSA. Additionally, he is an Advisory Board Member at EKuep.

Awards
Al Hashemi has received awards, which include:


 * Deputy Prince of Riyadh Award (2018)
 * UAE Ambassador in KSA Award (2019)
 * Minister of Trade Award (2019)