Eng. Yasser Zaghloul

Eng. Yasser Zaghloul is the 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, and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, assigned by His Highness UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. 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 Energy (formerly NPCC), NMDC Construction (formerly Emarat Europe) and ADEC. 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. Eng. Yasser holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Management from Cambridge College Global, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Helwan. He was named one of the Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East for 2022 and 2023 by Forbes Middle East.

Session Overview

Wednesday, 6 November

14:00

Leadership Roundtables 14:00 - 15:30

Cross-sector partnerships: driving transformation across industries

A successful transition necessitates collaborations across various sectors, including heavy emitting sectors, uniting knowledge, skills, and resources. To date, more than 70 governments have committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, showcasing a genuine investment and dedication to the energy transition. Hydrogen, CCUS, Sustainable Fuels, and other technologies have been the focus for some clean energy collaborations, while other transport sectors, like maritime shipping, are also advancing by working alongside energy organisations. However, these partnerships should not be restricted to energy companies alone. One of the initial steps toward decarbonisation will involve methane reduction, which spans multiple industries, including oil and gas, agriculture, and waste management. Additionally, the implementation of smart technologies—such as electrification, low-emission hydrogen, and carbon capture, utilisation, and storage—will require substantial infrastructure.

According to a KPMG report, there is a rise in cross-sector partnerships to enable disruption of traditional business models, breaking down industry silos and static frameworks to create fluid, seamless and dynamic businesses of the future. To facilitate these partnerships, it is essential to create opportunities that encourage strategic dialogues and enhance synergies across sectors.

This Leadership Roundtable aims to establish a significant platform for decision-makers, business leaders, and innovators, enabling them to convene around innovative solutions and technologies that will make a lasting impact and shape the global energy agenda.

Attendee insights:
Understand more about how collaboration between sectors, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators is key to develop a responsible and sustainable energy transition and consider lessons from experience to date.