Amit Kaushal
Group Chief Executive Officer
Amit Kaushal is Dubai Holding’s Group Chief Executive Officer, a role he has held since 2018. Since his appointment, he has been at the helm of the Group’s transformation and remarkable growth. Under his leadership, Dubai Holding has expanded its investments to over 30 countries, driving diversification across key sectors, including real estate, hospitality, media and entertainment.
Amit has overseen the successful integration of Meraas, Nakheel and Meydan into Dubai Holding, streamlining operations and fostering synergies across the Group. His leadership has also been pivotal in the successful public listings of TECOM Group PJSC (TECOM), the Group’s operator of business destinations; and Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation PJSC (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling service provider, on the Dubai Financial Market in 2022.
Strategic partnerships have been a hallmark of Amit’s tenure. He has established collaborations with leading global and regional organisations, including Brookfield Asset Management, Aldar Properties, Emaar Properties and Emirates NBD, strengthening Dubai Holding’s position as a key shareholder in major listed companies.
Additionally, he has played a key role in expanding the Group’s luxury hospitality portfolio with flagship acquisitions such as The Westin Paris Vendôme, Le Richemond in Switzerland, and Capri Palace in Italy, elevating Jumeirah to new heights and establishing relationships with Bulgari, thereby positioning Dubai Holding as a global leader in the luxury hospitality market.
Sustainability has been at the core of Amit’s vision for Dubai Holding. He has spearheaded initiatives like the development of the world’s largest waste-to-energy plant, laying the foundation for a robust ESG strategy that aligns with Dubai’s broader sustainability goals and the nation’s net zero ambitions.
In addition to his executive leadership, Amit serves on the boards of several regional and international organisations, including TECOM and Empower. He also contributes to governance and strategic oversight as a member of various committees, such as the Audit and Risk Committees of TECOM and Empower. Additionally, he chairs the Executive Committee and sits on the Investment Committee of Shamal Holding LLC and serves on the Advisory Board of Warwick Business School in the UK.
Before joining Dubai Holding, Amit gained over a decade of experience in financial services with leading investment banks, including Goldman Sachs, UBS and Deutsche Bank, where he specialised in transaction advisory, structuring and capital markets.
Amit is a British national and holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Finance from the University of Cambridge (UK) and a BSc (First Class Hons.) in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics from the University of Warwick (UK).