We Are Presight

Primarily responsible for company operations, Dr. Adel brings over 25 years of experience to Presight. His expertise and in-depth knowledge of AML, auditing, and anti-corruption are concentrated on developing and delivering technology-driven financial AI products and solutions, offering exceptional customer service.

Before joining the Group in 2021, Dr. Adel worked in civil services and has a doctorate in business administration. He is passionate about using financial technology to create safer societies.

Ram leads the finance organization of Presight, and is responsible for operational and financial strategy, enabling top-line growth organically and through business combinations, margin expansion, fiscal prudence and governance.

Ram has more than two decades of experience and has held several finance positions with Motorola Solutions across MENA, India, APAC, and U.S. where he was instrumental in building the financial capabilities of the organization. Ram holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a master’s degree in Science, and an MBA from the U.S.

As Chief Technology Officer, Xiaodong’s role is to develop a technology framework and AI strategy in modern-day analytical fields and adopt the latest technologies to bring out their real business value.

He has been working in the UAE since 2015 focusing on big data analysis, cloud adoption and data science. He has over 17 years of experience working in the telecom, financial and software industries, including with MicroStrategy which focused on analytic platforms and applications.

With over 11 years of experience in strategic investments and business development, Magzhan Kenesbai leads Presight’s growth strategy across partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and market expansion. He specializes in driving strategic investments, structuring venture partnerships, asset management, and accelerating revenue growth, ensuring Presight’s offerings increase enterprise value through inorganic growth and deliver sustainable, high-impact results.

Charles Kelly has over 20 years’ experience working in private practice for international law firms as well as in-house counsel for multi-national corporations. He has practiced in the UAE for 15 years. He is a dual-qualified English and South Africa attorney. His focus has been cross border M&A and joint ventures in sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and the Gulf.

Eva brings over two decades of HR leadership experience across international markets, along with deep expertise from renowned companies like Siemens, RB, and AstraZeneca. Her global experience across Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa positions her perfectly for our continued local and global expansion.

Martin plays a pivotal role in strategic technology advisory, providing direction and management to support the CEO and COO functions. He serves as the executive sponsor for critical programs driving Presight’s business priorities, smart city initiatives, and sustainable development efforts.

With 38 years of diverse experience across Fortune 500 companies, Martin has established himself as a visionary business and technology leader, managing multi-million-dollar portfolios with exceptional expertise.

His distinguished career includes serving as the Global Chief Technology Officer for Smart Cities and Sustainability at Dell Technologies, Chief Architect for Europe and Asia Pacific at Mercedes-Benz, Chief Architect for Retail Banking at Barclays International, and Chief Platforms Engineer at Shell Oil.