11 September 2026 10:22 AM |
Last Updated: 11 September 10:52 2026
Summary
تبريد appoints Dr. Yousef Al Hammadi as the CEO, following a leadership journey since 2014, aimed at advancing growth and sustainable cooling while empowering Emirati talents.
National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed), a global leader in district cooling solutions, has announced the appointment of Dr. Yousef Al Hammadi as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Al Hammadi joined Tabreed in 2014 and has held several key leadership roles in project management and business development. By 2022, he was promoted to the Executive Management Team as the Chief Executive Officer of Asset Management, before stepping in as the Acting CEO in January 2026. Over his 12-year tenure with Tabreed, he has played a pivotal role in achieving several of the company’s significant deals and growth initiatives, including the acquisition of district cooling plants in Downtown Dubai, the takeover of the “Pal Cooling” company, and the district cooling franchise for the Palm Jebel Ali project.
On this occasion, Dr. Bakheet Al Katheeri, Chairman of Tabreed, commented, “Tabreed is an essential part of the utility infrastructure in the UAE and a key element in supporting the development of resilient cities. As demand for sustainable cooling solutions continues to grow, the company’s leadership requires extensive industry expertise coupled with robust strategic planning and asset management capabilities across diverse markets.” He continued, “Dr. Yousef combines such expertise with a profound institutional knowledge of Tabreed, along with his ability to build strong relationships with investors and strategic partners, making him ideally positioned to lead the company through its next phase of growth.”
Yousef Al Hammadi
Dr. Al Hammadi expressed his enthusiasm regarding his new role, stating, “Throughout my journey with the company, I have gained a profound understanding of the components of outstanding performance, which primarily include discipline in execution, delivering high-quality assets, and ongoing investment in national capabilities. I now take on this role with a deep awareness of its responsibilities and a clear vision for leading Tabreed towards its next phase of growth.”
Before joining Tabreed, Dr. Al Hammadi held several leadership positions in organisations such as Mubadala, ADNOC, and the Ministry of Interior, where he worked on various strategic initiatives and major infrastructure projects that contributed to the long-term development journey of the UAE.
Dr. Al Hammadi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (with honours), an MBA (with distinction), as well as a PhD in Business Administration (with honours).