With nearly three decades of proven expertise, Eng. Yasser Zaghloul is one of the most experienced professionals in the energy and marine services industries. He is the current Group CEO of NMDC Group, one of the leading integrated energy and marine services EPC organizations in the region, with an established presence across MENA and South Asia. He also serves as Chairman of The Challenge – the Egyptian Emirates Marine Dredging Company. Eng. Yasser became CEO of NMDC in 2009 with a goal to grow the company and enter global markets. Led by his vision, guidance, and dedication, NMDC has merged to create NMDC Group, with subsidiaries including NMDC Dredging & Marine, NMDC Energy, NMDC Infra, NMDC Engineering and NMDC LTS. Prior to taking the leadership position at NMDC, Eng. Yasser was the head of operations of the company from 2006 to 2009, and held managerial positions between 1998 and 2006. Before joining NMDC, he worked at the Suez Canal Authority in Egypt. He started his career as a researcher at the Higher Institute of Technology in Egypt. Eng. Yasser holds several additional leadership roles and advisory positions. He is a member of the General Board of the Control of Water UAE, member of the Brussels-based World Organization of Marine Construction and Dredging, and General Supervisor and Sponsor for the World Conference of CEDA in Brussels and Abu Dhabi, which covers more than 60 countries worldwide. He is also a member of the committee on the Preparation and Qualification of National Cadres of NMDC in cooperation with the Ministry of the Presidency, Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council, and the National Institute of Vocational Rehabilitation. He is an active proponent of corporate social responsibilities initiatives. Eng. Yasser recently concluded his tenure as a board member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), a prestigious role assigned by His Highness UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Eng. Yasser’s illustrious career has been recognized regionally. He was named one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East by Forbes Middle East in 2022, 2023 and 2024, and named ‘Personality of the Year’ at the 19th ShipTek International Awards 2024. He also received the Middle East Award for excellence for Best Chief Executives Director 2012 in the category of Engineering and Marine Business Building by the East Institute of Excellence. He was also named as the Maritime Standard Award Personality of the Year in 2016, and received the Gold Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) in 2013. Eng. Yasser holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management from Cambridge College Global and an MBA from Swiss Business School. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Helwan in Egypt, finishing top of his class.