Ahmed Juma Al Shamisi

Ahmed Al Shamisi is a transformational aviation leader with nearly two decades of experience shaping the UAE’s airport ecosystem and driving large-scale operational, commercial, and strategic growth. Throughout his tenure at Abu Dhabi Airports, he has delivered organisation-wide impact through disciplined execution, strategic foresight, and a strong focus on operational excellence.

Across his senior leadership roles —including Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, and General Manager of Other Airports & International Ventures —Ahmed has spearheaded initiatives that strengthened Abu Dhabi Airports’ competitiveness, enhanced service quality, and accelerated the company’s regional and international expansion. Under his leadership, airport capacity, operational readiness, commercial performance, and customer experience advanced significantly.

Recognised for reengineering core operations and modernising governance and commercial frameworks, Ahmed has embedded agile, data-driven leadership principles that enhanced efficiency, safety, and stakeholder confidence. He has guided the development of long-term corporate strategies, renegotiated critical commercial concessions, redesigned operational frameworks, and championed innovation programmes that positioned Abu Dhabi Airports as a global benchmark for smart, integrated airport systems.

A trusted advisor to executive leadership and government stakeholders, Ahmed has built strong collaborative relationships with regulators, boards, and international partners —ensuring alignment with national priorities and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global aviation hub.