Alain Bejjani

[8][9][3] In February 2015 Bejjani was appointed CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Group, replacing the departing Iyad Malas.

[9][3] He formed a 25-year aspirational vision for the company, "creating great moments for everyone, every day", and established a five-year plan focused on customer experience, digital capability and data analysis, and leadership and talent development.

), and the Internet of Things,[18] hiring Silicon Valley data specialists to expand MAF's digital and e-commerce operations;[20] acquiring e-commerce companies;[21] partnering with Will.i.am's tech firm to deploy A.I.-powered conversational and contextual voice assistant technology at retail outlets;[15][22] and bringing Dreamscape Immersive virtual reality to cinemas in the Middle East.

[28] In May 2019 Bejjani led the company's listing of a 10-year corporate benchmark 'green' sukuk worth $600 million on NASDAQ Dubai;[29][28][30] it was the world's first financial instrument of its kind to concentrate on sustainability-focused investments,[31][32] with the proceeds to be used to fund environmentally friendly projects in sectors such as green real estate, renewable energy, sustainable water management, and social impact initiatives.

[34][4][35][36] In January 2023, Bejjani was replaced with the CEO of the firm’s property arm, Ahmed Galal Ismail.

In 2018 he was number 2 in Forbes Middle East's list of the 50 most influential expats in the United Arab Emirates.

[55] In 2019 Arabian Business listed him in the Stars of 2019,[56] the GCC 100 Inspiring Leaders 2019,[57] and the DXB 100, influential people who are helping shape Dubai.