Meet Our Team of Experts
At the heart of Al Otaiba Investment is a team of dedicated visionary leaders whose diverse backgrounds drive impactful solutions that foster sustainable growth.
Founded in 2020 by entrepreneur and innovator Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba, the firm operates from offices in Abu Dhabi and Washington, DC, focusing on transformative opportunities in real estate and sustainability.
Alongside Abeer’s entrepreneurial leadership, Vice President Amr Shoukry contributes extensive expertise in international trade and strategic partnerships, while Advisor and Investment Committee Chairman Mustafa Abdel-Wadood provides strong experience in global private equity and emerging markets investments.
Together, the Al Otaiba Investments team empowers innovative solutions that make meaningful differences worldwide. Discover the individuals behind the firm’s success and learn how they propel our world toward a brighter future through cutting-edge technologies and groundbreaking ideas.
Abeer Shoukry-Al Otaiba is the visionary Founder and CEO of Al Otaiba Investments. Since founding the firm in 2020, Abeer has leveraged her engineering and entrepreneurial background to drive innovative opportunities in frequently overlooked regions. Abeer also serves as the CEO of her luxury fashion brand, SemSem. She also served as the Honorary Chair of the Board of Directors for the Hope for Henry Foundation. From civil engineering and fashion design to charity and business development, her diverse professional experience and leadership have been instrumental in the firm’s mission to invest in transformative ideas that inspire change and foster impact.
Amr Shoukry is the Vice President of Business Development for Al Otaiba Investments. In addition to this role, he is an active member of the SPECTRUM Group and Founder of KS McLean Consulting FZE. With more than 20 years of experience in international trade and global commerce, his extensive background helps drive impactful investment opportunities and strategic partnerships. Determined to invest in people and ideas that will truly change the world for the greater good, Amr plays a key role in managing the firm’s initiatives and growth.
Mustafa Abdel-Wadood is the Founder and CEO of Equidius, bringing 30 years of experience as a global investor and operator in emerging markets. He actively deploys capital in private opportunities and commercial partnerships worldwide. Mustafa has overseen more than $10 billion in private equity investments and numerous successful exits across over 35 countries. Previously, he served as Global Head of Private Equity at The Abraaj Group and held key roles at EFG-Hermes and Orascom Group. He was also named one of the World Economic Forum’s “100 Global Leaders for Tomorrow.”
