Dubai, UAE – 09 July 2025: Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, announces the appointment of Zein Abdalla and Iyad Malas as Non-Executive Directors to its Holding Board.
Fadel Abdulbaqi Al Ali, Chairman of Majid Al Futtaim’s Holding Board, said: “I am pleased to welcome Zein Abdalla and Iyad Malas to the Majid Al Futtaim Holding Board. Their wealth of experience and global perspective will be invaluable as we continue to build on the Group’s legacy of innovation and excellence. The appointment of these two distinguished business leaders marks an exciting new chapter for the organisation, and I am confident that their contributions will help guide us toward continued success and sustainable growth.”
Zein Abdalla brings vast experience from long tenures at global companies including 19 years at PepsiCo, where he retired as President of the global business and 16 years at Mars Inc. Throughout his esteemed career, he developed expertise in corporate and general management, supply chain procurement, global brand management, innovation and global strategy across both developed and emerging markets. He currently serves as Chair of the Mastercard Foundation, Board Adviser to Mars Inc., Board Member of Cognizant, and Board Member of the Kuwait Food Company (Americana).