ADSB has appointed Abdelrahman Alrousi as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Alrousi announced the appointment on LinkedIn and thanked the company’s leadership team for their trust and confidence.
The appointment places Alrousi in charge of ADSB’s commercial activities at a time when the company continues to develop its business and partnership network in the UAE’s maritime and defence sectors.
Abdelrahman Alrousi takes on Chief Commercial Officer role
In a LinkedIn post, Abdelrahman Alrousi said he was honoured to take on the role of Chief Commercial Officer at ADSB.
Alrousi thanked ADSB Chief Executive Officer David Massey, the ADSB Board, and the company’s senior management team for their support. He also acknowledged colleagues, partners, and mentors who contributed to his professional journey.
According to his statement, Alrousi plans to support ADSB’s continued growth, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to the UAE’s maritime and defence ambitions.
Longstanding ADSB executive moves into commercial leadership
Alrousi has been with ADSB for more than three years. Before becoming Chief Commercial Officer in April 2026, he served as Director of Strategy and Business Development from February 2025 to March 2026.
Earlier, he held the position of Director, Mission Systems between April 2023 and February 2025.
His progression through several senior leadership positions reflects a broad involvement across the organisation’s commercial, strategic, and operational activities.
Commercial strategy forms a key part of the mandate
According to Alrousi’s professional profile, his responsibilities include commercial activities, business strategy, sales, bids and proposals, marketing, events, and corporate communications.
His background spans project management, production planning, lean practices, IT systems, C4I, Industry 4.0, and digital transformation.
The Chief Commercial Officer role brings these areas together under a single leadership remit focused on business growth and partnership development.
Career experience across defence and industrial operations
Before joining ADSB, Alrousi spent more than a decade with AL TAIF and its predecessor organisations. During that period, he held leadership positions in production control, information technology, and project management.
His earlier career also included a role as Communication Engineer at C4 Advanced Solutions.
Alongside his professional responsibilities, Alrousi is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering and Industrial Management at the University of Sharjah.
As Chief Commercial Officer, Abdelrahman Alrousi joins ADSB’s senior leadership team with responsibility for commercial strategy, business development, and partnership engagement across the organisation.
