Ahmad Bin Byat is one of Dubai’s most well-known corporate leaders heading key economic initiatives aimed at developing Dubai’s knowledge-based economy.

He occupies the position of Secretary General of the Executive Council of Dubai Government. He is also President of Dubai Government Excellence Programme and a Member of the Supreme Telecom Committee.

He holds a number of senior administrative positions including his position as Executive Chairman of TECOM Investments and Chairman of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC). He is a member of the Board of Dubai Holding, the holding company for Dubai’s various mega-economic projects. He is also a member of Dubai Media Incorporated and Empower.

As Executive Chairman of TECOM Investments, he provides strategic leadership for its industry clusters focused on information technology, media, biotechnology and education. He joined TECOM as the CEO of Dubai Internet City and later served as the Director General of the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone Authority.

He has worked in senior managerial capacities in Etisalat, the UAE state telecom service provider where he is credited with several achievements. Recently, he led TECOM Investments’ strategic investments in regional and international telecom companies - Maltacom, Malta’s leading telecom provider, Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s state telecom carrier, Interoute, operator of one of Europe’s most advanced telecom networks and Axiom Telecom, the region’s largest telecom retailer. As Chairman of the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), he is leading the development of ‘du’, the second telecom operator in the country.

He is a graduate in IT and Management from the US. He was involved in IT network planning and development of sales strategies early in his career. His educational background, leadership qualities and technology skills have made him a highly resourceful and inspiring corporate leader. His charisma and motivational skills have helped him build high-performing teams, create partnerships, and nurture long-term relationships. His business strategy skills have been instrumental to the success of the initiatives he has led. His aspirations for the UAE and his commitment to the knowledge-economy vision of Dubai’s leadership are what drive him to strive for the country’s development.

He is a very people-oriented leader. He maintains an “open door” policy with staff and dedicates time every week to meet them and address their concerns. He is married with three daughters and enjoys motorcycling and scuba diving.