Executive Management
The prominent members of Drake & Scull’s Executive Management are highly esteemed industry veterans who have led the way in shaping the iconic skylines of the Middle East. Their collective experience, knowledge, vision and wisdom steer the company towards success and distinction. They are committed to maximising shareholder value, delivering powerful results and longevity. The management continues to set and achieve higher goals for DSI.
Chief Executive Officer – DSI Engineering
Mr. Ahmad Shaker
Mr. Ahmad Shaker has 32 years of extensive international construction experience in MEP & General contracting business covering MEA & Asia countries of Malaysia, Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Iraq, Egypt, Algeria, and Sudan.
He joined the DSI group in 2003 as MEP manager. He excelled in his performance and progressed in senior operations roles up to the current role of the CEO of the DSI Engineering business unit in 2023.
Mr. Ahmad Shaker brought to DSI group a wealth of international project delivery experience working previously with reputable regional and international groups including Entrecanales Ecovest (Acciona Group) in Malaysia & Jordan.
Mr. Ahmad Shaker holds a B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering, 1991 from the Baghdad University-Iraq.
Chief Legal Officer
Mr. Fadi M. Fathi
Mr. Fadi brings to DSI PJSC over 25 years of extensive experience in Commercial Law across multiple industries. His expertise spans commercial transactions and disputes across the GCC and MENA regions.
Since joining DSI group in Dec. 2021, he has been part of the team overseeing the company's restructuring process under UAE bankruptcy law. He has been entrusted with ensuring the Company’s compliance with corporate governance & managing legal risks.
He previously worked with reputable law firms including Al Tamimi and FK&P.
Mr. Fadi has a Law Degree from the University of Jordan, and he holds a range of certifications in law.
CEO, Passavant Energy & Environment Gmbh
Mr. Mokhtar Haddad
Mr. Haddad has 19 years of rich experience in Advisory, Consulting, and Audit across Africa, Asia, and Europe continents spanning different industries including water, energy, and finance. He possesses strong business acumen with a strategic, analytical, and financial background.
Mr. Haddad has been with Drake & Scull group since 2012 with progressive roles until the CEO position within Passavant Energy & Environment GmbH in 2019.
Mr. Haddad holds Bachelor's degree in finance & a Master's degree in tax from Carthage University, Tunis. He is a CPA, CISA, and has passed the level 2 CFA charter holding exam.
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Fadi Baraki
Mr. Fadi Baraki has 30 years of rich and diverse corporate and business finance experience in various industries including FMCG, Marine (Oil & Gas), banks, real estate, industrial, and investment.
Mr. Fadi Baraki brings to the DSI group 20 years of experience in managing the financial and IT affairs in multi-national and local firms including 6 years’ experience as a Business Controller at Nestle FZE headquarters & 3 years of experience as CFO at Zakher Marine International in UAE.
Mr. Fadi Baraki joined DSI PJSC as Chief Financial Officer in December 2021 and is one of the team overseeing the proper implementation of the restructuring plan of the group.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the reputable American University of Beirut. He is a CPA & California State Board of Accountancy Certified.