A NEW ERA OF INNOVATIVE MECS+R BOARD OF DIRECTORS

At the outset of the year, we extend a warm welcome to our newly appointed Board of Directors for the term of 2022-2024. We are enthusiastic about their arrival and eager to collaborate towards a constructive transformation in our organization. Their leadership, combined experience, vitality, and proficiency will certainly bring about a significant improvement at The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R), and help us attain new heights in serving our community. Welcome aboard!

DUAIJ AL RUMAIHI

MECS+R Board President

Mall Director City Centre Bahrain

Majid Al Futtaim Properties Manama, Bahrain

Duaij is a significant contributor to the local Bahraini community; with over 25 years of experience across various businesses including general management, real estate, mall management, leasing, marketing, sales and client services. He is recognized for his valuable and extensive experience in managing retail developments, strategic planning, and his leadership in revenue generation projects. Embracing the core values of innovation, growth and adapting to change, Duaij continues to successfully generate business leads and develop engaging marketing initiatives that create satisfying customer experiences.

DR. YOUNIS AL MULLA

MECS+R Board Chairman

Senior Vice President

Business Devt. & Govt. Affairs

Majid Al Futtaim Retail

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dr. Younis is leading the core team for the Business Expansion of Carrefour across the GCC, Middle East, Africa, & CIS region. Majid Al Futtaim Retail is a subsidiary of Majid Al Futtaim group, one of the most respected high growth private companies in the Middle East with ownership of several profitable businesses in retail, hospitality, shopping malls, property development, financial services sectors and full ownership of the Carrefour franchise for the GCC, Middle East, Africa and CIS region.

LIZELLE FITOUSSI

MECS+R Board Vice President Director of Marketing

Merex Investment Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Lizelle is the Director of Marketing at Merex Investment. In her role, Lizelle is responsible for strategic corporate and destination marcomms for City Walk, La Mer and The Beach. With an honours postgraduate degree in marketing and communications, a marketing director certification (CMD from ICSC), and over 30 international marketing awards, Lizelle has worked across the Middle East and Africa for the past 2 decades and became recognized as the curator of consumer experiences.

DAVID HUESSER

MECS+R Board Treasurer

Vice President – Real Estate

AGI Real Estate LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

David is an experienced C-suite Shopping Centre Executive, CSM designation through ICSC, as well as a past board member at NYNJ Council of Shopping Centres, and now board member of the MECS+R. His 20+ year career includes roles in Canada, USA, UAE, Egypt, and KSA while working for Blue-chip companies such as RioCan REIT, and in the USA with Urban Retail, GGP, Simon Property Group and Brookfield, in the MENA region Al Futtaim and AGI (Apparel Group).

MOHAMMAD AL QAED

MECS+R Board Member

Acting Chief Commercial Officer

Seef Properties Manama, Bahrain

Mohammad has a diversified experience in property management, entrepreneurship, business incubation, coaching, business advisory, training, and management of professional networks & NGOs. He has a proven track record in managing different types of destinations such as shopping centres in addition to managing properties in different sectors including commercial, retail, industrial and residential properties.

SAAD ZUBERI

MECS+R Board Member Executive Director

Lucky Landmark (Pvt.) Limited

Karachi, Pakistan

Saad carries with him the experience of over 25 years in diversified industries like FMCG, B2B and Retail. He has been in strategic and leadership roles for Operations, Sales & Marketing and has represented Pakistan at various conglomerates all around the Middle East and South Asian regions. He has a passion for training and is engaged with various platforms for the development of the youth of Pakistan. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and is currently managing LuckyOne Mall as its Executive Director.