The People Behind
Aura’s Vision

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience from global investment banking, strategic consulting and enterprise building — united by a passion for creating sustainable growth and long-term value.

 

Ibrahim Al Kalbani

Chairman & Founder

A visionary entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in investment strategy and enterprise development across the GCC. Led the founding of Aura Holding in 2009 with a mission to build diversified, enduring enterprises.

 

Saif Al Kalbani

CEO • Alpha Legal

With 18 years of operational experience across real estate and infrastructure, Mohammed drives operational excellence, project delivery, and strategic execution at group and subsidiary levels.

 

Mohammed Awad

Chairman • Fire Expert

A seasoned CFO with prior roles at Goldman Sachs and HSBC. Sarah oversees Aura’s financial strategy, capital markets activities, and investor relations, ensuring rigorous governance and value optimization.

 

Rabia Khan

aylesford realty – ceo

A PhD in Finance from London Business School, Dr. Al Zaabi leads Aura’s investment committee, directing deal origination, due diligence, and portfolio performance across all six sectors.

 

Mahesh Patil

group chief excutive officer

Former Managing Director at a leading Abu Dhabi investment fund, Ahmed brings deep expertise in portfolio management, M&A strategy, and cross-border transactions spanning MENA, Asia, and Europe..

 

Mohammed Awad

Chairman • Fire Expert

A seasoned CFO with prior roles at Goldman Sachs and HSBC. Sarah oversees Aura’s financial strategy, capital markets activities, and investor relations, ensuring rigorous governance and value optimization.