Alex Abraham has extensive experience in the fields of real estate and business development. Currently serving as Vice President of New Services and Vice President of Real Estate at GEMS Education since October 2011, Alex is responsible for land and building deal origination, commercial leasing, and contract negotiation while also mentoring a team of professionals. Prior to this role, Alex worked at HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd from October 2007 to June 2011, holding positions such as Manager of Business Development & Government Relations and Branch Operations Manager, overseeing branch operations and cash management among other responsibilities. Alex holds a Master's in Information Systems and a Post Graduate Certificate in Management Information Systems from Griffith University, completed between 2005 and 2007.