Fatema Al Hashmi

Chief Operating Officer | Expert in Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Operational Management | Driving Digital Transformation and Business Growth at Aldar Estates | Experienced in HR, Finance, Marketing,and Procurement

18.8 yrs experienceTransportation/Trucking/Railroad

Feb 2024Added yesterday

The move

MoveAD Ports Group → Aldar Estates

TitleDirector- Finance & Business Support → Chief Operating Officer

LocationUAE → Abu Dhabi

Career arcRooted in UAE★

First time at this levelYes ★

Cross-border moveYes · Uae → United Arab Emirates

Years in UAE14.2

Total experience18.8 years

Aldar Estates headcount201-500 employees

Aldar Estates industryReal Estate

Aldar Estates typeSelf-Owned

Career arc

Chief Operating OfficerFeb 2024 — Present
Aldar Estates
Director- Finance & Business SupportFeb 2020 — Jan 2024
AD Ports Group· UAE· Full-time
Financial Planning & MIS ManagerDec 2014 — Jan 2020
AD Ports Group· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Controlling and Analysis Unit HeadSep 2009 — Nov 2014
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi)· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Investment AccountantJul 2008 — Feb 2009
AAbu Dhabi Retirement & Pension Benefits Fund
Payable & Payroll AccountantOct 2006 — Jul 2008
Real Estate Bank

Education

Higher Colleges of Technology
Higher Diploma in Business & Mgt · Accounting GPA 3.30Sep 2002 — Jun 2006
Higher Colleges of Technology
Bachelor - GPA 3.77 with Distinction with Honors · Applied Science in Business & MgtSep 2006 — Jun 2008
Zayed University
Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA). Graduated with High Distinction GPA: 3.762013 — 2015
University of Cambridge
Leadership Excellence Applied Diploma (LEAD) · Leadership2011 — 2012
MBZUAI (Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence)
Executive Program Arificial IntelligenceMar 2023 — Jul 2023

Top skills

Internal ControlsInvoicingBusiness StrategyBusiness PlanningAccountingAnalysis

About

A results-driven Chief Operating Officer with over 17 years of leadership experience across industries such as real estate, ports, logistics, and digital services. Expertise in operational excellence, digital transformation, strategic planning, and governance. Educational credentials include an Executive MBA from Zayed University and completion of the MBZUAI Executive Program, complemented by a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Business & Management and a Higher Diploma from HCT. These academic achievements underpin a strong foundation in leadership and business strategy. Currently serving as COO at Aldar Estates, driving significant digital transformation projects, including ERP unification and procurement automation. Key achievements include surpassing Emiratization targets, enhancing em

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