Name: Abdullah Al Ajaji
Designation: Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Driven Properties
Category: Brokerage Powerhouses
Abdullah Al Ajaji’s journey from a corporate strategist to a real estate pioneer is a testament to transformative leadership and bold vision. As the Founder and CEO of Driven Properties, he has spearheaded one of the most compelling growth stories in the region’s real estate sector. What began in 2012 as a modest enterprise with just nine employees has evolved under his stewardship into a powerhouse with over 650 professionals, a testament to his exceptional foresight and leadership acumen.
From the outset, Abdullah set out not just to build a real estate firm, but to architect an ecosystem. Today, Driven Properties stands at the heart of a robust network of 13 sister companies operating under the Driven Group umbrella, each contributing strategically to the group’s expansive footprint across real estate investment, development, and services. His capacity to identify market gaps and build businesses around them has positioned Driven as a benchmark for innovation and growth in the industry.
Under his leadership, the company has shattered records, earned prestigious accolades, and set new standards for service excellence. Driven Properties has not only expanded in scale but also elevated in stature, consistently raising the bar for what’s possible in real estate.
Abdullah’s visionary outlook is underpinned by a diverse and rich professional background. A Saudi national, he began his career at Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, where he contributed to Corporate Planning and later, Corporate Finance and Asset Management. His path then led to SAMBA Bank, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading financial institutions, where he served in the Asset Management division and the Office of the Chief Economist. There, he co-authored insightful reports on the Saudi economy and capital markets, deepening his understanding of financial systems and macroeconomic dynamics.
His entrepreneurial instincts took shape early, co-founding Arab Seed Angels to nurture early-stage Arab ventures and launching Dereyah East Ventures in Dubai, which owns developments such as Royal Beach Residence. These ventures reflect Abdullah’s innate ability to balance strategic planning with bold execution.
Academically, Abdullah holds a dual degree in Computer Engineering and Economics from Pennsylvania State University, along with an MBA from London Business School, a combination that has empowered his analytical approach and innovative thinking.
Today, as he continues to lead Driven Properties into new frontiers, Abdullah Al Ajaji remains committed to redefining real estate through data-driven strategies, customer-centric models, and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
