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Abdulrahman is the Group CEO of ASYAD, Oman’s flagship logistics and supply chain group, offering end-to-end solutions from ports, free zones, maritime shipping and last-mile express delivery. Abdulrahman is a logistics pioneer and a business-growth leader, building startups, establishing competitive businesses and advancing homegrown companies to become global brands. Al Hatmi was a key player in the development of Oman’s National Logistics Strategy 2040—now overseeing its implementation and spearheading the sector’s economic growth through his current role. He led the inception of ASYAD Group, consisting of 16 companies and spanning three major ports with their associated free zones, as well as Oman Shipping, Oman Post, Oman Dry Dock and Transport companies including Oman Rail, the latter was established by Al Hatmi to direct and manage the development of the GCC and national rail project in Oman. As a mechanical engineer, Al Hatmi’s worked in the oil and gas industry for 14 years, subsequently, he founded two successful start-ups, winning market share in a highly competitive business environment and delivering double-digit EBITDA growth.
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Muhsin Alrustom is the Group CFO at Asyad, the most integrated logistics group in the Middle East.
With over 15 years of experience in the logistics and maritime sectors, Muhsin is an established finance professional focusing on sustainable value and financial excellence. He successfully operated and developed financial processes and systems and managed corporate financing, hedging and liquidity needs.
Prior to joining Asyad, he served as the General Manager of Treasury at Oman Shipping Company from 2018, following a tenure in Dubai as the Treasury Manager of Oman Trading International prior to that worked in various roles for DP World which included a two-year stint at DPW’s European regional office in London.
Muhsin holds a degree in Accounting from Sultan Qaboos University and is also a qualified CMA and ACT accountant and treasurer.
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Abdulmalik Al Balushi is the Group Chief People Officer at Asyad, the most integrated logistics group in the Middle East.
A veteran of the industry, Abdul Malik has 20 years of extensive experience in the public and private sectors across multiple industries, including logistics, transportation, telecommunications, and energy.
Prior to this appointment, he served as the CEO of Oman Post, leading its transformation between 2016-2020. He played a pivotal role in spearheading culture change and transformation and improving customer experience across the organization, in addition to overseeing entry to new markets and driving sustainable institutional growth.
Abdulmalik graduated from the Diwan of Royal Court’s prestigious National CEO program, held in partnership with IMD Business School. He holds an MBA from Sultan Qaboos University, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.
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Ghaith Al Darmaki is the Group Chief Technology of Asyad, the most integrated logistics group in the Middle East.
Ghaith has more than 16 years of experience in leading digital transformations in different industries, including telecom and aviation.
In his recent position, Ghaith spearheaded Oman's national carrier's digital transformation program, which led the business to its success. He has also delivered nationwide ICT projects and telecom projects locally, regionally, and internationally.
As the Group CTO at Asyad, his deep understanding of cutting-edge technologies will give him the opportunity to effectively improve the overall performance of the Group, create technology synergies with all the existing companies, and enhance technological innovations across the portfolio of existing solutions and products.
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Zahra Al Lawati is the Group Chief Audit Executive of Asyad, Oman’s global integrated logistics service provider. With over 12 years in risk, governance, advisory and audit services, Zahra is an established professional in her field. Al Lawati is also a member of the exclusive Harvard Business School (HBS) alumni network, a Certified Fraud Examiner (Association of Certified Fraud examiners - ACFE) and Certified in Risk Management Assurance (Global Institute of Internal Auditors – IIA). She also holds a Masters degree in Audit Management & Consultancy from BCU. As the Group Chief Audit at Asyad, her deep experience in group auditing, risk management and governance gives her the right skill set to lead the Centralized Internal Audit Function, overseeing all of Asyad’s business units. Proudly, Zahra is the first female chief in the Group, cementing the Group`s vision towards gender diversity and empowering women in logistics.
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Steven van der Vliet is the Group Chief Commercial Officer of ASYAD. With more than 20 years’ experience in the Logistics, Ports and Maritime industry, Steven is an established logistics professional focusing on supply chain excellence. He has successfully setup logistics companies, developed and operated commercial and operational processes. As the Group CCO at ASYAD, his deep understanding of Port Centric Logistics and experience in transforming logistics companies gives him the right skillset to effectively improve the overall value proposition of the Group, which includes enhancement of infrastructure, service offerings and technologic innovations across the ASYAD portfolio. Steven is responsible within the Group for Marketing & Communications, Business Development, Portfolio Development and Strategy & Product Development.
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Leads ASYAD Shipping & Drydock and all their subsidiaries and a workforce team of over 5000 employees ensuring the effective implementation of strategic, growth and operational plans to achieve or exceed its objectives, business development and growth plans and enhancement of the company’s brand image aligned with the corporate Vision and Mission.