Name: Tariq Bin Hendi
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Company: Astra Tech | Botim
H.E. Dr Tariq Bin Hendi serves as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Astra Tech, where he drives strategic initiatives and operational excellence. He also holds key leadership positions as Strategic Advisor at Global Ventures and Chairman of Edelman Middle East, leveraging his extensive experience in investment, corporate strategy, and governance to shape the growth trajectory of organisations across the region.
Before his current roles, Dr Bin Hendi was Chief Investment Officer at G42, overseeing investment strategies for one of the UAE’s leading technology and AI-focused companies. He also served as Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, tasked with expanding private sector activity in the Emirate and strengthening the business ecosystem. His distinguished career includes leadership roles at prominent institutions such as Emirates NBD, Mubadala, and Citibank, reflecting a depth of expertise in finance, investment, and economic development.
Dr Bin Hendi serves on key public and private boards, driving strategic decision-making, innovation, and sustainable growth across multiple sectors. With a PhD in Economics and advanced degrees from Columbia and London Business School, he is a YPO member and continues to advance investment, innovation, and sustainable development, cementing his role as a highly respected and influential business and thought leader in the region.
