Alekh Grewal

Alekh Grewal was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Mannai Corporation effective November 1, 2024, following 20 years as an executive at the diversified Qatari conglomerate. His tenure at Mannai spans multiple executive roles including Chief Financial Officer (joined 2004), Chief Operations Officer (2008), and Chief Executive Officer (2009). He was promoted to Group Chief Executive Officer in 2012 following Mannai's acquisition of Damas International LLC and most recently served as Managing Director International.

Before joining Mannai, Grewal spent 15 years with James Hardie, an Australian multinational, in roles including General Manager and Chief Financial Officer. His earlier career included eight years with Thomson McLintock (now KPMG) in London before immigrating to Australia in 1987. He later worked at KPMG India as Partner, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice Chairman of the Board.

Grewal's education includes studies at Harvard Business School (AMP), INSEAD International Directors Program, and The Cathedral & John Connon School. He has been instrumental in key acquisitions including Axiom Telecom in the UAE and Damas International LLC.

Career history

• Group Chief Executive Officer, Mannai Corporation (2024–present)
• Managing Director International, Mannai Corporation
• Chief Executive Officer, Mannai Corporation (2009–2012)
• Chief Operations Officer, Mannai Corporation (2008–2009)
• Chief Financial Officer, Mannai Corporation (2004–2008)
• Partner and Vice Chairman, KPMG India
• Chief Financial Officer, James Hardie Asia Pacific
• Senior Manager roles, Thomson McLintock (KPMG), London

What Alekh Grewal could bring to his expanded role as Group CEO: With 20 years of deep institutional knowledge of Mannai's operations and strategic vision, combined with prior experience managing complex multinational subsidiaries at James Hardie and professional services leadership at KPMG across three continents, Grewal brings proven expertise in major acquisitions (Damas, Axiom Telecom), operational restructuring, and international portfolio expansion—positioning him to drive further growth across Mannai's diverse divisions spanning automotive, ICT, and retail sectors.