Ahmed Gadalla
العربية
International Business Leader

Ahmed Gadalla

Entrepreneur Investor Chairman

An international businessman with more than two decades of experience across industrial development, international trade, strategic investments, banking, aviation, manufacturing, commodities, logistics, and infrastructure.

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Building enduring value through integrity, strategic vision and responsible industrial growth.

Ahmed Gadalla is an international businessman, entrepreneur, investor, and industrialist with more than two decades of experience in international trade, industrial development, banking, aviation, manufacturing, commodities, logistics, and strategic investments.

He is the Chairman and Principal Shareholder of Alushibe Holding Group, a diversified international holding company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates with investments and operations across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. Under his leadership, the group has expanded into a multinational organization employing more than 10,000 people across its subsidiaries and affiliated businesses.

Throughout his career, he has developed and managed investments spanning industrial manufacturing, aviation, banking, commodities trading, infrastructure development, food trading, logistics, and international business ventures across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America.

Experience
20+ Years
Headquarters
United Arab Emirates
Leadership Impact
20+
Years of Experience
Across international markets
9,000+
People Employed
Across subsidiaries & affiliated businesses
4
Global Regions
Middle East · Africa · Europe · North America
+80
Workforce Homes
Developed for workers & their families
Professional Experience

A diversified international portfolio

Strategic leadership across a flagship holding group, major industrial enterprises, financial and aviation investments, and international trading ventures.

Flagship Holding

Alushibe Holding Group

Libya 2008 – Present
Role
Chairman & Principal Shareholder

Founder and Chairman of a diversified international holding company headquartered in Libya, expanded under his leadership into a multinational organization employing more than 9,000 people.

  • Provides strategic leadership and oversight for a diversified portfolio of businesses and investments.
  • Oversees operations across industrial manufacturing, commodities, aviation, banking, logistics, infrastructure development, and international trade.
  • Responsible for corporate governance, investment strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and international expansion.
  • Established strategic commercial partnerships across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America.
Industrial Leadership
Cement Manufacturing

Libyan Cement Company

Libya Pre-2008 – Present

Investor and Chairman driving industrial expansion and infrastructure development, including a workforce housing initiative of approximately 80 residential homes for workers and their families.

Role
Chairman
Steel Manufacturing

Libya United Steel Company for Iron and Steel Industry (SULB)

Libya Present

Strategic leadership for one of Libya's major industrial development initiatives, overseeing long-term planning and expansion of steel manufacturing — developed in strategic partnership with Tosyalı Holding of Turkey.

Role
Chairman
Strategic Investments
Banking & Finance

Bank of Commerce and Development

Libya 2005 – Present

Acquired equity interests in the banking sector and participates in long-term initiatives focused on financial-sector development and economic growth.

Role
Investor
Aviation

Berniq Airways

Libya 2010 – Present

Acquired equity interests and participated in the development of Libya's private aviation sector, supporting strategic growth and regional connectivity.

Role
Investor
International Businesses
Trade & Distribution

Al Mored Oasis General Trading LLC

United Arab Emirates 2008 – Present

Founded an international trading company specializing in commodities, industrial and automotive products, lubricants and food products, with supplier and distribution networks across multiple markets.

Role
Founder & Director
International Business

Anama Inc.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2022 – Present

Established Canadian business operations overseeing international business development and cross-border initiatives connecting North American and international markets.

Role
Founder & Director
International Presence

Business activity across four global regions

From its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, the group's investments, operations and partnerships reach across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and North America.

  • United Arab Emirates Headquarters & Operations
  • Libya Industrial Operations & Investments
  • Turkey Strategic Partnership — Tosyalı Holding
  • Canada Business Operations — Anama Inc.
  • United Kingdom Education
  • United States Education
4
Global Regions
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • North America
Major Business Achievements

A record of building and leading

Built and expanded an international business portfolio across multiple industries.

Developed successful trading operations connecting markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America.

Led industrial investments in cement manufacturing and steel production.

Participated in the growth and development of aviation and banking investments.

Established strategic partnerships with governmental entities, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.

Oversaw operations employing more than 10,000 people across affiliated businesses.

Played a leading role in industrial development initiatives supporting economic growth and infrastructure expansion.

Education

A foundation of distinguished learning

  1. Doctoral Studies

    International Business University Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Ongoing

  2. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    International Business University Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    2024 – 2025

  3. Graduate Business Studies

    Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff, United Kingdom
    2022 – 2024

  4. English Language Studies

    Indiana University South Bend Indiana, United States
    2007 – 2009

  5. B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

    University of Benghazi (formerly Garyounis University) Benghazi, Libya
    1999 – 2004
Areas of Expertise

A matrix of executive capabilities

Leadership & Investment

  • Strategic Investments
  • Corporate Leadership
  • Corporate Governance
  • Investment Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Business Development

Industry

  • Industrial Development
  • Steel Manufacturing
  • Cement Manufacturing
  • Aviation Investments
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Infrastructure Development

International Operations

  • International Trade
  • Cross-Border Operations
  • Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Community & Workforce Development

Responsible growth that creates shared value

A commitment to economic development through job creation, industrial investment and long-term community building.

~80 Workforce homes developed
  • Supported workforce housing projects through the development of approximately 80 residential homes for industrial workers and their families.
  • Promotes economic development through job creation, industrial investment, and infrastructure projects.
  • Supports initiatives focused on long-term community and workforce development.
Professional Philosophy
“Sustainable business success is achieved through integrity, strategic vision, long-term relationship building, and creating value for employees, partners, investors, and communities.”
  • Responsible Growth
  • Innovation
  • Industrial Development
  • Long-Term Economic Prosperity
  • Integrity
  • Strategic Vision
  • Relationship Building
  • Shared Value Creation
Ahmed Gadalla
Executive Details
Date of Birth
March 1980
Languages
Arabic & English