Comparing a business to an individual’s role, it will become evident that the chief executive officer (CEO) would be the brain of the operations. These people hold the most important role in the business. They make major decisions about where the company is headed while acting as the leader and the public face. If you think of Apple, you imagine Tim Cook; similarly, for Amazon, Jeff Bezos would be the face that pops up.

Although CEOs enjoy the highest rank in any corporate organisation, by no means does it come easy. CEOs are burdened with extensive responsibilities, from overseeing strategic directions to implementing changes, launching plans, providing the company persona, monitoring company performance, and setting precedence for the work culture and environment. This is why these executive-level individuals account for 45 percent of the company’s performance, and any transition at this level will have a ripple effect on the company’s stock.

Discussing CEOs that cause a massive upscale in the company’s stock, Tiger Properties CEO Amer Waleed Al Zoubi is a name that echoes in the UAE’s business world and one that stands at the top of the UAE’s business market as the CEO of Tiger Properties, the real estate arm of the 50-year-old conglomerate Tiger Group.

Tiger Group is among the UAE’s largest conglomerates. Owned by his father, Eng Waleed Mohammed Al Zoubi, the business served as one of the pioneering businesses in the country, turning it from an arid desert of land into a global business hub and tourist hotspot. With a diverse number of operations under its name, from construction to hospitality and manufacturing, it is among the prominent companies that dominate the UAE business industry.

This massive success is all thanks to leader Amer Waleed Al Zoubi, who has overlooked Tiger Properties operations for the last eight years. Amer Waleed Al Zoubi’s path to CEO ship wasn’t simple. Although a family business, the young Sharjah University graduate took the role of a project engineer when first joining Tiger Group. From there, he quickly climbed the ranks, becoming an operation manager for Tiger Properties in the span of a year. Through unwavering dedication, quality management, and strong leadership skills, he became the current face of Tiger Properties in 2016.

Since becoming the CEO of Tiger Properties, Amer Waleed Al Zoubi has overseen major projects under his leadership, the recent one being Faradis Tower, a 50-story luxury residential block for the people of Sharjah. In addition, he is also observing the development of Tiger Properties’ biggest project, Tiger Sky Tower in Dubai, which aims to redefine the definition of skyscrapers through novel technology and uniqueness. However, the developing skyline isn’t the only one that is innovative. Nearly all projects under Amer Waleed Al Zoubi’s name carry the same characteristics.

Amer Waleed Al Zoubi has not merely focused on building skylines but also changing the way things are currently done. The innovative CEO has made smart decisions, such as branching the business into other areas, including the hospitality and manufacturing industries. This has led to exponential growth, with several projects underway.

Tiger Properties CEO can think critically while being out of the box, which has given him an edge in determining the direction the company needs to take to ensure sustainability and growth. One example is Amer Al Waleed Zoubi’s take on making the conglomerate available to public investors.

Amer Waleed Al Zoubi has not only focused on building impressive structures but also on transforming business operations. The forward-thinking CEO has made strategic decisions, such as branching into the hospitality and manufacturing industries, leading to exponential growth and several ongoing projects. His critical and out-of-the-box thinking has given him an edge in determining the company’s direction to ensure sustainability and growth. One example is his decision to make the conglomerate available to public investors.

Despite his demanding role, Amer Waleed Al Zoubi possesses a sharp mind and a compassionate heart. His recent strides in community development reflect his commitment to giving back. In recent years, the Tiger Properties CEO has taken it upon himself to become part of many philanthropic activities under the parent organisation Tiger Group.

Amer is a clear example of passion, commitment, and ambition. Tiger Properties is sure to achieve its growth objectives, if the leadership adheres to the company’s values and vision.