CEO of the Al Fardan Group | CEO of Al Fardan Exchange | Real estate analyst at the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) | Board member of the UAE’s Foreign Exchange & Remittance Group (FERG) and head of the FinTech Subcommittee| Director of Ajyad Capital B.S.C. | Vice Chairman of the GSCS Group of Companies and Fardan Al Fardan Holdings | Member of the supervisory board of Evoca Bank

Bio: Hasan Fardan Al Fardan is the Chief Executive Officer of Al Fardan Group, where he leads the local and international strategic development of the organisation’s extensive portfolio, including Al Fardan Exchange, Al Fardan Jewellery, Al Fardan Real Estate, and Al Fardan Investments.

In 2018, Hasan undertook a significant family business restructuring, establishing a new ADGM corporate structure, the Al Fardan Family Trust. This restructuring led to the creation of several companies, including AFG PTC RSC Limited, AFG Holding RSC Limited, and all corporate entities trading under the Al Fardan Group. He also holds positions on the board of directors across these enterprises.

In 2020, Hasan Fardan Al Fardan assumed the leadership role as Chief Executive Officer at Al Fardan Exchange, where he introduced a new executive team, strengthened corporate governance practices, and led the business’s digital transformation. He focuses on optimising efficiencies and expanding digital revenue streams across the organisation.

Before joining the group, Hasan Al Fardan held various key positions within the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), where he was pivotal in managing numerous international real estate investments. This experience exposed him to intricate global agreements involving diverse markets and regulatory frameworks across Asia, Europe and the US.

As a subject matter expert in fintech, Hasan is a board member of the UAE’s Foreign Exchange & Remittance Group (FERG) and head of the FinTech Subcommittee. Additionally, he lends his visionary insights as a Director of Ajyad Capital B.S.C., a prominent Bahraini investment company. He serves as Vice Chairman of the GSCS Group of Companies and Fardan Al Fardan Holdings. Furthermore, he contributes his strategic insight as a supervisory board member at Evoca Bank, a leading digital bank in Armenia.