Leading with purpose

Introduction to our leadership

The Board of Trustees at MBZUAI serves as the bridge between the University and the world, interpreting the institution to the public, and bringing in experience and perceptions gained outside the University.

Comprising distinguished leaders from the private sector, government, and academia, the Board brings a wealth of expertise and strategic perspectives to support MBZUAI’s mission of advancing AI research and innovation.

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Chairman

H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak

Chairman of MBZUAI’s Board of Trustees

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The Board

The Board of Trustees

Leadership

University leadership

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Eric Xing

President

University Leadership

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of MBZUAI. The President is appointed by a virtue of a resolution issued by the Chairman of the Executive Council, based on the nomination of the Board of Trustees. The President shall, subject to the direction and under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, have the necessary powers to manage the University, discharge its affairs and represent it before other parties and judiciary.

Executive team

Our executive team

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