Board and Executives

Mahmoud has an impressive professional history with over 25 years of international executive experience in logistics and travel. He has held the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in organizations including CWT for Europe, the Middle East & Africa at Carlson; Wagonlit Travel in the United Kingdom; Mannai Corporation in Doha; and DHL United Kingdom. Additionally, he served as the Vice President Global Controller of DHL in Brussels and CFO of DHL Nordics in Helsinki. Masoud holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and financial management from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Throughout his career, Mahmoud has proven his capabilities in driving growth, orchestrating turnarounds, restructuring and spearheading various responsibilities such as M&A, divestment and financial transformation.

A renowned expert in his field, Dr Rashed has a PhD in Food Science and Technology from the University of Reading. With a focus on food safety and risk analysis, Dr Rashed has held significant roles such as Vice President of Health, Security and Standards Control at Catrion and Executive Director of Monitoring and Risk Assessment at the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). His membership of esteemed national and international organizations reflects his specialization in food science and technology, risk analysis and quality management. His dynamic leadership and expertise contribute significantly to the success of CATRION in the in-flight catering industry.

Tarek is a highly experienced professional with over 32 years of expertise in internal control, inspection, operational and financial audit, as well as fraud investigation. As a registered Chartered Accountant and an MBA holder from the University of Liverpool, Tarek possesses extensive knowledge in his field. He also holds certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Tarek has held senior positions at organizations including Deloitte & Touch Egypt, Rhodia, Abdul Latif Jameel, Orascom Construction Industries, and Saudi Binladin Group.

With a strong academic background in Computer Engineering from King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Ashraf brings 25 years of experience to his role. Throughout his career, Ashraf has specialized in various sectors, including banking and retail, demonstrating expertise in IT and digital transformation, robotics and automation and strategic planning. At Catrion, he has successfully modernized infrastructure and application landscapes, while introducing in-house digitization and automation technologies. Ashraf's strategic approach ensures the delivery of cost-effective and cutting-edge technology solutions.

Dr. Mohammed Alawi is one of the distinguished specialists in food health and safety sciences. He has local and international contributions in the field of food control and several national initiatives in the field of control and operation. He has more than 22 years of experience in the field of business administration, city operation, quality control, auditing, and environmental health protection. He holds PhD and MSc in Food Safety from Heriot-Watt University, and Executive MBA from Northampton University in the United Kingdom. He participated in many local and international conferences and possesses practical and scientific skills that include building and motivating work teams, preparing and implementing business strategies and creating entrepreneurial businesses.

One of the world's most decorated chefs, Master Chef Thomas Gugler brings to Catrion nearly four decades of culinary expertise. Throughout his impressive career, Thomas has cooked for royalty, heads of state and celebrities across the globe. He has worked in prestigious establishments such as five and seven-star hotels, restaurants, airlines and catering services. Thomas is not only a certified Category A Judge, but also a champion coach for young chefs, with multiple accolades in the Cooking Olympics and World Championships. He holds memberships in numerous Chef Associations worldwide and currently serves as the President of World Chefs.