Arif Amiri
InvestorManaging Partner at Advent International · Board of Directors Member at Dubai Future District Fund
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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H.E. Arif AmiriunlockedArif: together at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) (2014–2026)
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About
Arif Amiri is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, where he oversees the strategic and operational functions of the Centre, a financial hub serving the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. He also serves as a Board Member at the Dubai Future District Fund. Under his tenure, DIFC has pursued initiatives related to FinTech and the development of the financial sector.
Experience
- Dubai Future District FundBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Art DubaiChairmancurrent2016 — presentDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)Chief Executive Officercurrent2015 — present
- Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)Deputy Chief Executive Officer2014 — 2015Dubai
- EmaarChief Commercial Officer2013 — 2014
- Emaar properties PJSCExecutive Director Sales and Distribution2012 — 2013
- Emaar PropertiesChief Executive Officer Emaar Retail Group2009 — 2013
- Emaar PropertiesSenior Director Investor Relations and Corporate Governance2006 — 2008
- HSBCSenior Manager Corporate and Institutional Banking1999 — 2006
Skills & more
Advertising10Business Planning99Business Strategy56Contract Negotiation90Corporate Governance38Banking36Budgets17Business Development20Event Management3Financial Reporting3Operations Management12Project Management8
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Colleagues at Advent International
Adele Aviles
Senior Associate at Advent International
Akshay Alladi
Senior Director at Advent International
Andres Aybar
Director at Advent International
Andrew Li
Managing Director at Advent International
Benjamin Grol
Technology Partner at Phoenix Court
Brenno Raiko
Managing Director at Advent International
Bryan Taylor
Managing Partner at Advent International
Chris Egan
Managing Partner at Advent International
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Arif Amiri?
- Arif Amiri is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, where he oversees the strategic and operational functions of the Centre, a financial hub serving the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region. He also serves as a Board Member at the Dubai Future District Fund. Under his tenure, DIFC has pursued initiatives related to FinTech and the development of the financial sector.
- Where does Arif Amiri work?
- Arif Amiri is Managing Partner at Advent International.
- Where did Arif Amiri go to school?
- Arif Amiri studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (BScience, Aviation Business Administration).
Same school
Also attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University63
Steve SargeantSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDr. Michael NayakAdvisor at Industrious VenturesJames B. HeckerGeneral USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALLance LandrumLieutenant General USAF (ret.) at NEW VISTA CAPITALH.E. Arif AmiriBoard of Directors Member at Dubai Future District FundShelley JohnsonInvestor at IBX
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Shared employers
Also worked at Art Dubai1
Also worked at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)6
Henri ArslanianMember of Advisory Board at Hex TrustH.E. Essa KazimOversight Committee Member at Dubai Future District FundH.E. Arif AmiriBoard of Directors Member at Dubai Future District FundEssa KazimOversight Committee Member at Dubai Future District FundNoor SweidFounder at Global VenturesMiriam KiwanCEO, MEA & APAC at Confirmo





























