Since December 2023, Al-Hashemi has served as Chief Executive Officer of Union Coop in the UAE, leading one of the region’s largest retail cooperatives. A graduate of the Mohamed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development under the Dubai Economic Leaders Program, he is recognized as a Young Global Leader at the World Economic Forum.
CEO
Mohamed Al Hashemi
With over 20 years of experience in management, business development, strategic and commercial planning, revenue optimization, and market share leadership, Mohamed Al Hashemi has made a significant impact across industries ranging from retail, shopping malls, and entertainment to food & beverage, fashion, and furniture. His career reflects a consistent track record of driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence in competitive markets.
Current Roles and Leadership Positions
– CEO – Union Coop (since Dec 2023) – Chairman – Grocery & Hypermarket Business Group, Dubai Chamber (since May 2024) – Chairman – Atelier Digital (representing Nexus Capital Middle East) (since April 2025) – a retail-focused AI technology firm – Board Member – UAE Food Platform (since Oct 2024) – Mentor – Endeavor Organization (since Jan 2019)
Career Journey
Majid Al Futtaim Group – Regional President – Leisure, Entertainment & Cinemas, and Lifestyle – KSA – Regional President – Entertainment – UAE & Oman – Director of Business Development & Marketing – Healthcare Division – Director of Management Reporting & Analysis – Projects Division – UAE – Head of Treasury – Retail Division (Carrefour operations) Banking Sector – Emirates Islamic Bank: Assistant Relationship Manager, progressing to Relationship Manager and later Assistant Corporate Banking Manager
Academic Credentials
– Executive MBA (Strategic Management) – Higher Colleges of Technology (2011) – Bachelor’s in Business Administration – Higher Colleges of Technology (2008) – Higher Diploma in Financial & Banking Services – Higher Colleges of Technology (2006) – Certified Board Director – Hawkamah Institute (2024)
Executive Programs
– International Leadership & Public Policy in the 21st Century – Harvard Kennedy School (2025) – Effective Leadership in the Economy – University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business (2025) – Executive Leadership Program – Cambridge Judge Business School (2022)
Leadership Impact
Al Hashemi’s leadership philosophy blends innovation, data-driven decision-making, and cross-sector collaboration, enabling the organizations he leads to stay ahead in rapidly evolving markets. His current mandate at Union Coop focuses on retail transformation, AI integration, and sustainable growth, ensuring long-term competitiveness in the UAE’s dynamic retail sector.
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