Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi

Career Overview

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi is the Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of AD Ports Group, a vertically integrated global facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade. In his role, Captain Al Shamisi is responsible for the organisation's strategy, direction and global operations, and takes the lead on the growth and expansion of AD Ports Group's assets and development activities. Under his premiership, AD Ports Group has emerged as one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the maritime, logistics and trade sectors; he has led the growth of the organisation from a local company to a publicly listed global entity, with a diverse portfolio of assets that includes 36 terminals around the world.

During his tenure, AD Ports Group has evolved into a significant driver for economic growth and diversification, contributing AED 152.8 billion to UAE GDP, which represents 13 percent of the UAE's non-oil GDP. Captain Al Shamisi has been recognised consecutively in the 2024 and 2025 Forbes Middle East Top CEOs list, in addition to being named among The Middle East's Sustainability Leaders 2025 by Forbes.

Career History

• Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer, AD Ports Group (current)
• Executive Vice President for the company's Ports Unit at AD Ports Group
• Senior Executive – Business Development & Shipbuilding Projects at Gulf Energy Maritime (2007–2008)
• Marine Officer at ADNATCO – NGSCO (2001–2007)
• Marine Cadet at ADNOC (1996–2001)

Education & Credentials

Captain Al Shamisi holds an MBA, an advanced Diploma of Applied Science (shipmaster) and a Graduate Certificate of Management from the University of Tasmania, Australia. He was awarded the Peter Morris Prize from the Australian Maritime College (AMC) for his significant contributions to the maritime industry, as well as the AMC Baird Publication Prize for Best Performance in Navigation Studies, and is the recipient of the Sheikh Rashid Award for Academic Excellence. In 2012, he was named 'Young Personality of the Year' at the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards and has repeatedly been ranked number one in Logistics News Middle East's CEO Power List.

Board Memberships & Additional Roles

In addition to serving as Managing Director and GCEO at AD Ports Group, Captain Al Shamisi is currently the Chairman of Mair Group, and Serh Group. He is also a Board Member of Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, Al Maryah Community Bank, and MAKE A WISH Foundation UAE.

What Captain Al Shamisi Could Bring to AD Ports Group

With nearly two decades of maritime and logistics experience, Captain Al Shamisi brings deep operational expertise in port management, strategic transformation, and global expansion. His proven ability to transition AD Ports Group from a project-focused regional operator into a vertically integrated, publicly listed global enterprise demonstrates his capacity for large-scale organizational development. His track record scaling international port terminals, leading the commissioning of flagship infrastructure like Khalifa Port, and orchestrating strategic restructuring positions him to drive further geographic expansion and operational excellence in a complex, geopolitically volatile trade environment. His recognition by Forbes and consistent industry rankings underscore his credibility as a transformational maritime leader capable of navigating global supply chain disruption.

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