IHC confirms new board at 2PointZero under Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan

New board formalises leadership and governance at Abu Dhabi investment platform

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Nivetha Dayanand, Assistant Business Editor
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The Dh120 bilion group now spans energy, food, logistics, mining, apparel, media, mobility, beauty
The Dh120 bilion group now spans energy, food, logistics, mining, apparel, media, mobility, beauty
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Abu Dhabi: International Holding Company has confirmed the appointment of the board of directors of 2PointZero, formalising the leadership structure of the listed investment platform and reinforcing its role within Abu Dhabi’s long-term investment strategy.

The board will be chaired by Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a move that places senior oversight at the centre of 2PointZero’s next phase of growth and integration.

Alongside the chairmanship, Mariam Almheiri has been appointed vice chair, with her position as managing director formally confirmed. Samia Bouazza has also been confirmed as the CEO.

IHC said the leadership appointments are intended to provide continuity and execution discipline as 2PointZero advances its mandate as a listed investment company.

Board composition confirmed

The board of directors brings together public sector leadership, investment experience and operational oversight. Members include Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, managing director and group chief executive of ADQ; Maryam Eid Almheiri; Mohammed Somar Ajalyaqin; Sofia Lasky; Syed Basar Shueb; Richard Gerson; and Bouazza.

IHC said the board structure provides governance oversight and strategic direction as the group moves into its next operating phase.

“2PointZero was established to build a future-ready investment platform defined by resilience, scale and long-term value creation,” said Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan. “The calibre of this Board reflects the responsibility and ambition entrusted to the Group.”

2PointZero operates across the energy and consumer sectors, with a combined asset base of about Dh120 billion and operations spanning more than 85 countries. The company said its portfolio has been structured to support performance across market cycles, with a focus on scaling core businesses, improving operational efficiency through digital tools and expanding internationally through targeted acquisitions and partnerships.

Nivetha Dayanand
Nivetha DayanandAssistant Business Editor
Nivetha Dayanand is Assistant Business Editor at Gulf News, where she spends her days unpacking money, markets, aviation, and the big shifts shaping life in the Gulf. Before returning to Gulf News, she launched Finance Middle East, complete with a podcast and video series. Her reporting has taken her from breaking spot news to long-form features and high-profile interviews. Nivetha has interviewed Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Al Saud, Indian ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and N. Chandrababu Naidu, IMF’s Jihad Azour, and a long list of CEOs, regulators, and founders who are reshaping the region’s economy. An Erasmus Mundus journalism alum, Nivetha has shared classrooms and newsrooms with journalists from more than 40 countries, which probably explains her weakness for data, context, and a good follow-up question. When she is away from her keyboard (AFK), you are most likely to find her at the gym with an Eminem playlist, bingeing One Piece, or exploring games on her PS5.
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