Ali Buhaji

I am an infrastructure and energy executive with over 18 years of experience leading the development, investment, and operation of large-scale platforms across the Middle East and international markets.My career spans executive leadership roles within Masdar, where I served as Managing Director of Baynouna Solar Energy Company and held senior leadership positions across development, asset management, and investment. In these roles, I was responsible for originating and delivering multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, managing operating assets, and working closely with government stakeholders, sovereign investors, and global partners.I currently serve as Partner in Government & Public Sector at KPMG Lower Gulf, advising senior government entities on strategy, transformation, and large-scale national initiatives. My work focuses on bridging policy, capital, and execution to deliver impact at scale.Alongside my executive career, I have held multiple board and chairman roles across energy platforms in the UAE and internationally, including leading governance, strategic direction, and stakeholder alignment for complex joint ventures.My experience sits at the intersection of:Infrastructure investment and developmentAsset ownership and operational leadershipGovernment strategy and executionBoard governance and stakeholder managementI am particularly interested in leadership roles that involve building and scaling platforms, driving transformation, and delivering long-term value in partnership with governments and sovereign investors.