Tabreed, the world’s leading district cooling company, today announces that its Board of Directors has appointed Atef Mohamed Awadh AlBreiki as its new Chief Asset Management Officer with immediate effect.
As Chief Asset Management Officer, Atef will be responsible for maximising value creation of the company’s assets, through portfolio management and value-driven decision-making. He will lead the company’s asset management strategy while working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support Tabreed’s long-term objectives.
Speaking of AlBreiki’s appointment, Dr Bakheet Al Katheeri, Tabreed’s Chairman, said: “During Atef’s eight years at Tabreed, he has proved time and again to be an exceptional and inspirational leader in a number of senior roles. He has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to our people, our operations and our values.
“Atef is exceptionally well placed to lead the Asset Management function as we continue to strengthen asset performance, maximise long-term value creation, and ensure the resilience of our portfolio. His appointment reflects the depth of talent and expertise within Tabreed and the value we place on developing future leaders across the business. Having worked closely with Atef over the years, I am confident that he will continue to develop this important function and build on the strong foundations already in place.”
Atef’s most recent role was Executive Vice President – Operations & Maintenance, in which he drove the development and execution of revenue-impacting operational excellence, as well as the O&M strategies and solutions that have given Tabreed its competitive edge in recent years. He has amassed more than 20 years of progressive exposure in developing and driving organisational strategies and has a proven history of delivering business continuity and operational transformation.
AlBreiki holds a Master of Business Administration and Management from the London Business School and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. He has also attended Executive Professional Development Programmes with internationally acclaimed institutions, such as Wharton University and Singularity University in Silicon Valley, California, USA.
