A talisman in the industries he has ventured into, Ahamed is the managing director of LuLu Financial Holdings, Tablez and Twenty14 Holdings.

Financial heavyweight

Established in 2008, LuLu Financial Holdings has investments in various financial services and products across the world. These include a network of 235+ branches in 11 countries and a plethora of proprietary digital solutions led by the payments app LuLu Money. The holding company’s investments manage transactions worth over $10bn annually, serving nearly 10 million customers across the GCC, Indian subcontinent and APAC markets.

In several of the countries where it operates, the company has emerged as a market leader and sector disruptor, through collaborative partnerships that innovate value and inspire experiences. All with a mission to design the world’s most reliable, seamless and accessible financial journeys.

Twenty14 Holdings is a hospitality investment company that has invested more than $750m in acquiring iconic assets in Europe, the Middle East, and India, including The Great Scotland Yard in London, Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian in Scotland, Port Muziris – A Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Kochi and the Pullman Downtown Dubai in UAE.Tablez is an organised retail and F&B company operating several brands through a network of 70+ stores across the UAE and India. It has introduced brands such as Famous Dave’s, Galito’s, Bloomsbury’s, Cold Stone Creamery, Go Sport, Yoyoso, and a host of virtual kitchen brands.

Adeeb Ahamed on… investing responsibly

We understand our commitment towards reducing the carbon footprint of our operations. While the shift to digital will definitely contribute to this, our existing and new network of branches are being re-imagined as customer engagement centres to service the population who are gradually transitioning to the demands of the digital economy.”