Khaldoun Al Tabari
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| Born | January 1, 1950 |
| Other names | Khaldoun Tabari |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1972–present |
Khaldoun Al Tabari (Arabic: خلدون الطبري, romanized: Khaldoun Al Tabari, born January 1, 1950) is a Jordanian businessman who served as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Drake & Scull International PJSC from 1998 until 2016.
Early life and education
[edit]Khaldoun Al Tabari was born on 1 January 1950, in Jerusalem.[1] He was educated at the Ramallah Friends High School.[2] He then went to the U.S. to attend the University of Colorado, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in engineering and business management in 1972.[2]
Career
[edit]After completing his studies in 1972, he joined his family business in the United Arab Emirates, where he managed part of Ranya Trading & Contracting until 1980.[2][3] Later, he briefly worked in the United Kingdom.[3]
In 1982, Al Tabari moved to Saudi Arabia and founded a mechanical service company.[2] He then bought a major stake in Drake & Scull International (DSI), the UAE-based international arm of a UK mechanical, electrical, and plumbing firm.[2]
In 1998, he was appointed vice chairman and CEO of DSI PJSC when he bought the company.[2] He later acquired all the outstanding shares from Drake and Scull UK and changed its name to Emcor Engineering.[2] During his tenure, DSI expanded its operations to serve markets in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and South Asia.[4] In 2008, Tabari launched an initial public offering (IPO) of DSI on the Dubai Financial Market Exchange.[4] During that time, DSI operated multiple projects including Emirates Golf Club, the first PGA-approved Golf course in the Middle East; The Jumeirah Beach Hotel; The Four Seasons Hotel in Doha; and The State Audit Bureau in Kuwait.[2]
In 2016, Al Tabari stepped down from his role at DSI PJSC and later sold his stake in the publicly listed company and in 2017, he resigned from his seat as vice chairman of the board.[5]
In 2021, he was listed on the CW Power list by Arabian Business.[3]
As of 2022, he runs his own family office and is a director of the Ramallah Friends School in Palestine.[1]
Board memberships
[edit]Al Tabari also served as chairman of EMCOR Facilities Services Group and Beverly Hills Polo Club Licensing agreement for BHPC clothing in the UAE; executive chairman of Vision Investments; board member of DEPA, Walltech, Arab Chemicals and Manufacturing Company in Jordan, Energy Central in Bahrain, Zimmam (Thrifty Rent A car), Carbon Holdings Limited; and director of EHC Cooperation.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Honorary Board Members". Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Khaldoun Rashid Tabari: Serial entrepreneur at helm of DSI". The National. 2011-10-07. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ a b c d "CW Power 100-17.Khaldoun.Tabari". Arabian Business.
- ^ a b "Yes, Icon". The Business Year. Retrieved 2022-02-07.
- ^ "Khaldoun Tabari & Daughter Zeina, Acquitted from all charges by the Supreme courts in Jordan". Ammon News. Retrieved 2022-02-16.