Ahmad Aref

Ahmad Aref, MBA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the real estate and construction industry. Ahmad is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Capital Group Properties, a position they assumed in June 2023. Prior to this, Ahmad held the role of Country Manager at Imkan Properties, starting from August 2017. Ahmad also served as the Directeur Général at IMKAN MAROC during the same period.

Before joining Imkan Properties, Ahmad worked at Capital Group Properties - CGP, where they held the role of Head of Development from August 2015 to August 2017. In this position, they were a steering committee member and oversaw three departments: Development, Business Development, and Design and Technical Management.

Prior to their role at Capital Group Properties - CGP, Ahmad served as a Senior Development Manager at Emaar Misr from May 2014 to August 2015. Ahmad'sresponsibilities included collaborating with other departments to prepare development briefs and business plans for each development stage, covering various project strategies such as sales, marketing, finance, pricing, phasing, and cash flow management.

From January 2010 to May 2014, Ahmad worked as a Development Manager at DMG | Mountain View in Egypt. In this role, they collaborated with other departments to prepare business plans for each development stage, encompassing strategies related to sales, marketing, finance, pricing, and cash flow management.

Earlier in their career, Ahmad gained experience as an Architectural Coordinator at Besix, where they worked on important projects such as Yas Island/Ferrari theme park in the UAE. Ahmad was responsible for project management and the coordination of external services and landscaping.

Ahmad began their career as a Technical Office Engineer at PETROJET, where they focused on internal finishes. Ahmad also worked as an Architect at Aly El Husseiny, where they were responsible for conceptual design, working drawings, and various projects, including Suzan Mubarak Park, interior design and landscaping for Jet beach hotel, and renovation of the Misr Petroleum main office.

Ahmad Aref, MBA has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Cairo University, obtained from 1997 to 2002. Ahmad also has a Diploma in Green Architecture from Cairo University, completed in 2003-2004. Furthermore, Ahmad holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Maastricht School of Management, earned between 2011 and 2013.