The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has appointed Saeed Aldhaheri as Chief Financial & Shared Services Officer, marking a significant leadership addition as the exchange strengthens its financial governance and capital market positioning.
Aldhaheri brings more than two decades of experience across capital markets, energy, utilities, and government sectors, with a career defined by IPO execution, large-scale capital raising, operational transformation, and corporate governance leadership.
Strengthening Financial Strategy at ADX
In his new role at ADX, Aldhaheri will oversee finance and shared services functions, reinforcing financial discipline, operational efficiency, and governance frameworks as Abu Dhabi’s capital markets continue to expand.
ADX has witnessed increasing listings, cross-border investor participation, and market diversification in recent years. Aldhaheri’s appointment aligns with the exchange’s strategy to enhance financial resilience and institutional oversight.
Track Record of IPOs and Capital Raising
Prior to joining ADX, Aldhaheri served as Group Chief Financial Officer at Borouge, where he successfully led the company’s public listing on ADX. During his tenure, he managed more than $6 billion in annual revenue operations and led capital-raising initiatives totaling over $6.5 billion, including debt instruments and export credit facilities.
His achievements include cost optimization programs that reduced unit costs significantly, profit enhancement initiatives delivering double-digit growth, and major tax negotiations with international authorities.
He also held CFO and audit leadership roles at ADNOC Gas, ADNOC Drilling, and Abu Dhabi Offshore Power Transmission Company, where he played a key role in financing clean energy infrastructure projects powering offshore production with nuclear and solar energy.
Governance Leadership Across Strategic Institutions
Alongside his executive roles, Aldhaheri currently serves as an Audit Committee Member at Al Ain City Municipality. He previously held the position of Executive Director at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, overseeing strategy and operations across finance, technology, procurement, and human capital functions.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with international partners including TAQA, EDF, KEPCO, Kyushu, and Linde, reinforcing governance and financial strategy across multinational joint ventures.
Clean Energy, Governance and Market Expansion
Aldhaheri’s experience extends to supporting clean energy transition initiatives, establishing treasury and financial systems, implementing SAP transformation programs, and strengthening employee engagement frameworks across large-scale enterprises.
His leadership reflects a blend of strategic financial management and governance excellence, positioning ADX to further consolidate its role as a leading capital market hub in the Middle East.
