Dubai Properties Group Outlines New Corporate Strategy
New Leadership Team Named with a Clear Vision for the Future
Dubai: 27 December, 2009 – Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, today unveiled a new corporate strategy outlining the direction, focus, and vision that positions the company to enter its next phase of growth with a sharply defined strategic plan.
Dubai Properties Group develops and manages properties, communities and destinations. Through its subsidiaries Salwan and Dubai Assets Management, DPG also provides related end to end solutions for a variety of services including sales, leasing, facilities management and security.
As a key part of the new corporate strategy, Khalid Al Malik, Group CEO of DPG, also announced the Group’s new leadership team, including heads of both corporate functions and the group’s business units, along with a strengthened corporate governance structure to help effectively manage the business. The leadership team, led by Al Malik, will oversee essential corporate functions and manage the company’s augmented portfolio of business entities.
Al Malik outlined DPG’s new mission and goals, at a ‘Town Hall Briefing’ attened by employees and held at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s conference centre. During the meeting he conveyed that the company continues to move forward with renewed strength and a strong focus on reliability.
“Over the past few months, we have been working to strengthen our corporate structure and operations. As a strongly focused organization, we will continue to solidify our status amongst the most reliable real estate companies in the region,” said Al Malik.
“With a diverse range of entities and services, DPG’s operations represent a wide spectrum of real estate offerings. Our comprehensive portfolio, including properties, communities and destinations alongside our extensive property management, leasing and retail services, underscore our commitment to creating a more sustainable, diversified economy in Dubai and the region. As we enter the next stage of growth, we will continue to expand the scope of business to help secure our status as a leading Middle East real estate and property group.”
In annoucning DPG’s new Corporate leadership, Al Malik confirmed that David Anderson has been appointed as the Group’s Chief Financial Officer, while Amjid Javaid Sheikh takes on the role of Senior Manager, heading Compliance and Risk Management. Fareda Abdullah has been named Chief Operating Officer and Jayne O’Brien has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer. Arif Mubarak will assume the role of Chief Real Estate Officer and Dominic Pilkington has been appointed the Executive Director of Legal.
“I am confident our team of dedicated professionals will together lead this company through to its next phase of growth. The calibre and experience of our new corporate team will play a critical role in our journey to becoming a world-class organization”, Al Malik said.
During the meeting, Al Malik also announced that Mohammed Al Habbai has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of DUBAILAND®. Billy Daly remains the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Asset Management, while Saeed Bushalat continues as the Chief Executive Officer of Salwan LLC, DPG’s property management service company.
DPG has assembled a global team of experienced professionals. The new leadership collectively has a wealth of knowledge in international markets with multi-national companies. David Anderson, previously at Tatweer, has specialized in revitalizing audit teams and establishing a comprehensive, risk based approach to finance with companies including Unilever, Cadbury Schweppes and Colt Telecom.
Before assuming her role of Chief Marketing Officer at Tatweer, Jayne O’Brien spent eighteen years at British Airways in a number of high profile marketing roles including General manager Global Brand and Marketing. O’Brien spearheaded projects related to marketing communications, consumer media, internal communications, brand and product management, and loyalty programs.
Billy Daly has developed well-honed industry skills garnered from his previous experience in investment banking and with real estate developers Stiell Corporation.
Dominic Pilkington brings 18 years of industry experience in property and construction to his new position with roles at Galadari & Associates and Freehills, one of Australia’s largest law firms. Arif Mubarak, formerly Vice President at Bawadi, led the launch of the Hong Kong office of the Dubai Development and Investment authority; and Amjid Javid has over a decade of experience in the UK real estate and education sector with companies including Links Accounting Services and Simply Property Services.
The team also consists of a wide range of experience in local and regional markets. Fareda Abdullah is a skilled HR and operations professional having worked for Arab Bank and United Arab Emirates University. Mohammed Al Habbai, who previously held the position of Senior Vice President of Dubailand, is a veteran of the travel and tourism industry with fourteen years at Emirates Airlines, responsible for the growth of regional and international markets; and Saeed Bushalat has vast experience in real estate including leadership positions at Dubai Municipality, Tecom Zoning Authority and Idama Property Services.
DPG’s portfolio positions the company as a leading real estate master developer that caters to a diversified market. The variety of DPG’s portfolio covers properties such as Al Razi and Office Park; communities such as the Executive Towers, Shorooq, and Leyan; destinations including Jumeirah Beach Residence and, DUBAILAND®, as well as retail offerings including The Walk and Bay Avenue. By designing, building and developing landmark communities in prominent locations such as Jumeirah, Mirdif, Business Bay, and DUBAILAND®, DPG has a pivotal role in shaping the growth and landscape of Dubai.
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About Dubai Properties Group
Dubai Properties Group (DPG), a member of Dubai Holding, develops and manages properties, communities and destinations. Through its subsidiaries Salwan and Dubai Assets Management, DPG provides end to end solutions for a variety of services including sales, leasing, facilities management and security.
The Dubai Properties Group offers a sustained level of quality and excellence from Dubai Properties for development of fully sustainable communities and Salwan for property management services company; to Dubai Asset Management, the facilities management provider and community security services.
Founded on principles of transparency, accountability, and dedicated customer focus, Dubai Properties Group aspires to become the best partner in providing unique lifestyles, by creating a world class organization that offers a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise through its people. DPG will constantly seek new and innovative ways in delivering comprehensive solutions for its stakeholders, investors and business partners.
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