Ahmed Nasser al Nowais

Ahmed Nasser Al Nowais is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with a strong focus on nurturing transformative startups in the MENA region. As the Founder and CEO of Annex Investments since February 2017, Ahmed has established a hybrid venture single family office that merges traditional family office values with a venture capital mindset. In addition to leading Annex Investments, Ahmed holds multiple influential positions including Founding Member at Lyans Global, Next Generation Member of the Family Business Council Gulf, and Board Member of the Emirates Angels Investors Association. Ahmed also serves as Chief Executive Officer for AppsCo Inc. in the Middle East & North Africa, and PriviCore in the UAE. As an investor, Ahmed is involved with companies such as Keyper, Barakah, Wellx, and Mascotte Health. Ahmed holds a Master of Laws from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the American University of Sharjah.