Senior Executive Officer

The Senior Executive Officer (“SEO”) serves as the chief executive of the Firm and, in partnership with the Board, is responsible for the success of the Firm. Together, the Board and Senior Executive Officer assure the accomplishment of the Firm's mission and vision. The Board has delegated responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the SEO and has given him the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The SEO provides direction and facilitates the Board in carrying out its governance functions.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Lead, in conjunction with the Board, the development of the Firm’s strategy.
• Lead and oversee the implementation of the Firm’s long and short-term plans in accordance with its strategy.
• Ensure the Firm is appropriately organized and staffed and to hire and terminate staff as necessary to enable it to achieve the approved strategy.
• Ensure that expenditures of the Firm are within the authorized annual budget of the Firm.
• Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place.
• Ensure that the Firm has appropriate systems to enable it to comply with the ADGM and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with shareholders, employees, Government authorities, other stakeholders and the public.
• Ensure that the Directors are properly informed, and that sufficient information is provided to the Board to enable the Directors to form appropriate judgments.
• Sit on committees of the Board where appropriate as determined by the Board.
• Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Firm’s standards and policies.