C.S. Chandrasekaran, the Senior Director of Finance (CFO) for Msheireb Properties has a multifaceted work profile. From managing the economics of a company to a very rich professional experience in General Administration and Management, Chandrasekaran is adept at feasibility studies, financial analysis and business planning, translating into managing success for every project he handles.

Over 25 years of experience has enriched his expertise in all areas of Finance particularly investment strategy and funding, project financing, negotiations, joint ventures, setting up business ventures in new territories, contracts and agreements, structuring deals, organisational structuring, treasury and risk management, IPOs, cross border tax planning. Chandrasekaran had the opportunity to work on different types of real estate development like Townships, Mixed use, Hotels, Condominium, Serviced Apartments, Industrial Estate, Shopping Centers, Schools, Clubs..Etc.

At Msheireb Properties, Chandrasekaran is responsible for financial planning, control and reporting, Investment Appraisals, Funding & Investment strategy, Treasury & Risk Management, Corporate Services, Procurement and IT.

Before Msheireb Properties, Chandrasekaran has held senior management positions with Blue Chip Companies in Dubai, Bangkok, Jakarta and India.

A Chartered Accountant, Chandrasekaran holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Madras University, India.

Omar Saudi is a seasoned real-estate and marketing professional whose experience spans over some of the region's largest property developers.

Prior to joining Msheireb Properties, Omar held a number of senior positions with various Dubai Holding subsidiaries. As Sales and Marketing Director at Dubai Industrial City, part of TECOM, he was responsible for reengineering the sales and marketing functions across all product portfolios, product development and refocusing the company's business model. Omar also held the position of Marketing Director for Tatweer and its real-estate subsidiary where he was tasked with devising the overall brand and marketing strategy as well as defining project visions. He also oversaw the PR, CRM, crisis communication, research and budgeting functions.

Earlier at Emaar, Omar oversaw the overall marketing and brand management of a number of well known projects including Arabian Ranches, Dubai Marina, and The Greens. He also spearheaded the company's foray into international markets, including leading the launch of such megaprojects as King Abdullah Economic City.
Omar was also the Regional Marketing Manager at Showtime (Viacom) and Senior Account Manager at the advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi.

Omar holds a degree in Automotive Engineering (BEng) from the University of Loughborough in the UK.

With a blend of business acumen and a wealth of expertise in Human Resource Management, Maryam Al-Mansoori brings in fresh, vibrant energy to Msheireb Properties. Her competence solidly supports the company's aim of becoming a high performing real estate organization with a reputation for its workforce stability that fosters the best talents in the industry.

As HR Director, Maryam plays a key role in preparing a comprehensive HR strategy consistent with the long term vision of Msheireb Properties. One of her responsibilities is to advise the Top Management on people strategies and recommendations, evaluate and formulate policies relating to company personnel and supervise every aspect of employee relations.

Maryam has previously handled highly challenging positions including Acting Deputy Manager (HR site), Head of Workforce Planning & HR Systems, Senior Workforce Planning Specialist, Senior Planning Analyst, and Network Analyst at RasGas Company Limited.

She graduated from the University of Qatar with BSc in Computer Science in 2001.She was team leader in the Organising Committee of the Group77 and China Second South Summit. She is also a volunteer with the Permanent Committee for Organizing Conferences, under the aegis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Maryam's commitment to continuous learning helped her earn the Professional in Human Resource (PHR) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Maryam's personal aspiration of creating astute, globally renowned Qatari business people and pioneers of tomorrow ensures her free time is taken up mentoring and guiding the youth.

Gamal eldin Ali Eltom serves as the Legal Affairs Counsel for Msheireb Properties, continuing an impressive career as a Legal Counsel for companies spanning Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia and Qatar, which helped him specialise in region-specific legal issues in Construction Law and Real Estate.

Most recently, Gamal worked in Qatar Petroleum Legal Department as Senior Counsel, where his duties include providing legal advice on Qatari Law, specialise in Real estate contracts, construction and building contracts, employment contracts and review and drafting legal documents. Gamal represented Qatar Petroleum at the Qatari Civil and Criminal Courts, and at Local and Foreign Arbitration Tribunals.

Prior to his three years at Qatar Petroleum, Gamal served as Legal Advisor for the Arab Engineering Bureau in Doha. He advised on the firm's external engineering activities and transactions, and internally, on Qatar's labour laws, office Regulation and International Labour Organisation treaties.

Gamal's wide-range of experience comprises working with the Cairo Institute for Human Rights, Sudan Future Care and the Sudanese Legal Aid and Consultancy Center. He is a member of the Charter Institute of Arbitrators in London, a member of the World Jurists Association and an honoured member of the 'WHO's WHO Historical Society' for 2008, a member of Sudanese Lawyers Association in Doha.

Gamal received his LLB from the University of Khartoum in Sudan, earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Arbitration and an LLM in Construction Law and Arbitration, from Robert Gordon University in the United Kingdom.

Gamal is the author of Arabic Legal references:

• Legal Organization of Engineering Professions and Construction Activities under the Qatari Law, Dar Elnahda Alarbia, 2009;
• Sudanese Legislation and Human Rights, Cairo Institute for Human rights, 2007

As part of his role as a Chief Officer – Design & Delivery at Msheireb Properties, Mr. Al Marri has overall responsibility for project management and administration of Msheireb Properties' major projects, touching on areas of costing, contracting, procurement, financial control/ analysis and project feasibility. His long and varied management background also allows him to contribute positively to the day to day management and long term strategic direction of the company as a member of the senior management team.

Mr. Al Marri brings a strong international project management background of over 17 years out of those 14 years in the Oil & Gas industry where he directed several major multibillion dollar projects to completion. In 2007, he brought his considerable project management skills and knowledge to the real estate business at Nakheel, one of Dubai's pre-eminent real estate investment companies.

Mr. Al Marri also has a strong international business perspective as a result of 10 years working abroad in both Asia and the GCC. He has a strong record of managing projects from initial concept, design, and development through to completion, including sales and marketing post project.

Mr. Al Marri holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Miami, USA, and has continued enhancing his personal and career development by successfully completing occupational and professional training programs.

John Rose is the Chief Officer – Design of Msheireb Properties. John brings with him an excellent professional record of two decades of real estate development experience in master-planning, design and construction of large scale mixed projects in Europe and the Middle East; working with organizations such as Skidmore Owings & Merrill, Tishman-Speyer Properties and Turner Construction International.

At Msheireb Properties, John works on the development ventures including the signature project Msheireb Heart of Doha that introduces a new Qatari architectural language, a result of many years of research and work.

Prior to joining Msheireb Properties, John was the Executive Director for Emaar Dubai, overseeing its projects development.

John has also worked as the Regional Managing Director for Emaar International and managed Morocco, Egypt and Tunisia operations. He has been involved with the master-planning and project development in Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Pakistan and Egypt.

John holds a Masters in Architecture from North Carolina University, and a Bachelors degree in Building Construction from Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

David Charles Inches is the Chief Officer – Commercial of Msheireb Properties, a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation and the developer of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the world's first sustainable urban regeneration project.

He brings to Msheireb Properties a wealth of experience, having managed large, multi-site, mixed use developments and leading property and retail companies in both regional and international markets.

David was previously the head of commercial and mixed use property management at Aldar, in Abu Dhabi, where he managed five project openings, developed property management business plans and tested a new development control process, while collaborating with architects on all operational strategies.

In Saudi Arabia, David was the General Manager of Al Faisaliah Mall and Office Complex in Riyadh where he was responsible for project management, facility management, leasing and marketing functions.

Prior to relocating to the Gulf, David worked with some of the biggest names in real estate and retail in the UK, including FDP Savills, BAA McArthur Glen, Makro and British Home Stores.