21
MEET THE
GROUP’S ‘OLDIES’
As the Group celebrates its 45th anniversary this year and as part of celebrating our past, present and future we would like our
readers to recognise the Al Habtoor Group’s ‘oldies’ –
Group employees who have been with the company for the longest period of time.
AL HABTOOR GROUP - HEAD OFFICE
Q: What strengths has the Group built up
over the years as a leading UAE conglomerate?
K. P. Rajan
Group Financial Advisor (26 years)
There are several key strengths of the Group that I can list:
1. Diversification and expansion of core activities;
2. Developing a strong management team at the top with effective
succession plans for continuity and growth;
3. Strong financial discipline;
4. Decentralized decision making powers vested in the Divisional
Boards;
5. Continuing Human Resources development and management;
6. Effective Corporate Governance structure;
7. Professional Internal Audit and Risk Management departments;
8. Effective management of Projects costs and time schedules;
9. Cost efficient use of resources;
10. Developing customer loyalty programmes.
Maan Halabi
Managing Director (23 years)
The Group’s strength arises from the diversity of businesses
which constitutes Al Habtoor Group. Another strength are the
people which I mean are the loyal employees of the Group, and
this is the biggest asset that the Group holds.
Meet the Group's 'oldies' - Al Habtoor Group
