Hawazen Esber

Career arc

1. PrincipalFeb 2024 — Present

   +Alpha
2. Council Member - Global Future Council on the Future of CitiesJan 2022 — Present

   World Economic Forum· Part-time
3. Chief Executive Officer - DevelopmentFeb 2015 — Feb 2024

   Majid Al Futtaim· United Arab Emirates· Full-time
4. Chief Executive Officer, Communities2015 — Feb 2023

   Majid Al Futtaim· UAE
5. Chief Executive Officer, Al Mouj MuscatOct 2013 — Oct 2015

   Majid Al Futtaim· Sultanate of Oman
6. Development Director, Majid Al Futtaim - CommunitiesFeb 2012 — Oct 2013

   Majid Al Futtaim· Dubai
7. CEO2009 — 2012

   Bena Properties
8. Vice President - Investments2006 — 2009

   AIG Investments
9. General Manager - Property Development (Levant)2000 — 2006

   Majid Al Futtaim Properties
10. Senior Architect1995 — 2000

    Kajima

Education

• Damascus University
  BA · Architecture1987 — 1992
• Tokyo Institute of Technology
  Masters · Building Engineering and Architecture1993 — 1995

About

Hawazen Esber is a seasoned strategic advisor and board member specializing in real estate development and investment. With 30 years of leadership experience, he advises family offices and governments on real estate investments and large-scale developments, focusing on asset optimization and long-term value creation across residential, commercial, retail, and hospitality sectors. As the former CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Development, Esber played a pivotal role in delivering some of the region’s most transformative and award-winning mixed-use destinations. A recognized thought leader in urban development, he actively shapes the future of sustainable real estate and cities through his role as a council member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council. #DevelopingCities #FutureShapin

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