Vision Statement

Providing world-class Airport services, as Country’s Leading Gateway.

Mission Statement

• Contribute to National Development.
• Apply Highest Standards of Safety and Security.
• Render Excellent Customer Experience.
• Empower and Develop our People.

Core Values

Customer Focus: Customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Safety and Security: Ensure and deliver high standards of safety and Security.
Teamwork: Working together with passion and dedication to achieve corporate objectives.
Integrity: Integrity and accountability in everything we do.
Respect: Respect people, culture and environment.

 Ms. Ayesha Nurain Janah  Chairperson / Non-Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 29th May 2025

Ayesha Nurain Janah is a Chartered Accountant and experienced business leader with over a decade of experience in driving transformation across the corporate governance, construction, finance, ESG strategy, and philanthropy sectors.

Nurain is currently the Group Vice Chair at Hotels & Resorts Investment Maldives (HARIM) where she oversees operations across HARIM's various divisions. She specialises in transforming businesses for sustainable growth across complex and regulated industries.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economic Geography, a Masters in Accounting, and is a Fellow Member of CA Maldives, a Chartered Accountant with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), and a Certified Member of the Institute of Finance Professionals New Zealand (INFINZ). Nurain is the Founder and Director of Rehendhi Consulting, a global social impact and ESG advisory firm supporting multinational companies and institutions in inclusive leadership, sustainability, and governance. A recognised corporate governance expert, Ms. Nurain serves on multiple industry and international boards, including:

- Executive Board Member, International Federation of Asian & Western Pacific Contractors Associations (IFAWPCA)
- Executive Board Member, Maldives National Association for Construction Industry (MNACI)
- Member, Business Council of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
- Vice Chair, Academic Committee, CA Maldives
- Advisor on Small States, Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN)
- Advisory Board Member, New Zealand National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW)
- Oversight Committee Member, NZ Code of Conduct on Online Safety and Harms
- Advisor on Small States, Commonwealth Businesswomen’s Network (CBWN)

Nurain is also the Founder of the Kandufa Foundation and Authenticity Aotearoa, two award-winning charitable initiatives focused on empowering women, preserving cultural heritage, and advancing climate action. She has been internationally recognised for her leadership, including as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (Class of 2025), a University of Auckland 40 Under 40 Honouree, a finalist in the New Zealand Women of Influence Awards (2021, 2017), and a finalist in the Women in Governance Awards (2021, 2022).

 Mr. Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed  Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director / Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 28th November 2023

With 36 years of experience in public service, Mr. Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the corporate arena.

Mr. Shareef, a distinguished alumnus of Deakin University, Australia, holds a Master of Commerce and has demonstrated exceptional leadership in various state-level roles. His illustrious career includes serving as Commissioner General of Customs, Chairman of the Transport Authority, Fuel Supplies Maldives, Maldives Gas, and Allied Insurance Company. As CEO of Maldives Ports Limited and Executive Board Director of the State Trading Organization (STO), he made significant contributions. Notably, Mr. Shareef, a trailblazer in corporate governance, became the first elected board member from among public shareholders at Dhivehi Raajjegeyge Gulhun Plc. Beyond corporate achievements, he founded G.DH.Thinadhoo Corporate Society, the Maldives' first Corporate Society, showcasing visionary leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to positive change in public and private sectors.

     Ms. Sahar Waheed   Non-Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 24th December 2023

Chartered Banker and Senior Executive Director with 17 years in various high-impact leadership roles at leading financial institutions in Maldives Ms. Sahar holds a Bsc. in Economics and Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom. She also holds Masters in LLM Commercial Law, Distinction, from the University of West England.

Throughout her career, she has established centres of excellence across human resources, financial services, operations, and the marketing environment. She has also achieved audit successes and elevated performance in risk management and regulatory compliance. A strategic leader adept at team management, delivering results, and managing change.

Sahar has been recognized as the “Career Achiever of the Year Award” in the Top 50 Professional & Career Women Awards Sri Lanka and Maldives, Women in Management Sri Lanka & International Finance Corporation 2018, and also achieved the “Leadership in Excellence—Human Resources Award”, in Women in Management Maldives 2018 as well.

Sahar is currently the People and Change Director of Bank of Maldives Plc.

     Mr. Ibrahim Siyad Qasim   Non-Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 16th December 2021

With a Master’s Degree in International Accounting and Finance, Siyad has in-depth knowledge and skills in the field of Finance, Accounting, and Econometrics.

Mr. Ibrahim Siyad Qasim is the Managing Director of the largest business group in the Maldives, Villa Group. Villa group is involved in the tourism industry, transport, fishing, media, education, and trading operations Siyad has vast knowledge and insight on the investment opportunities available in the Maldives. As such, Siyad is also well known and respected among his peers and is very passionate about service and experience.
Siyad is also serving as a Director of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry, where he works with the Government to implement planned strategies, contributing to shaping the Tourism Industry Strategy of Maldives.

     Mr. Ibrahim Mahudhee   Non-Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 17th December 2023

A qualified lawyer with a wealth of expertise in Business, Marketing and Media, Mr. Mahudhee brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to the legal field. He holds a distinction and book prize in LLM Commercial Law from the University of West England and LLB (HONS)—Shariah & Law from the Islamic University of Maldives.

Mahudhee has played a pivotal role in consulting foreign companies on their commercial litigation cases and acted as trusted consultant to foreign investors seeking business operations in Maldives. He also founded and established Apex Law LLP, a multidisciplinary law firm based in the Maldives, known for delivering professional, reliable, efficient, and personalized legal services tailored to a diverse client base, encompassing both businesses and individuals.

Mahudhee is also a Director at Perspective Pvt Ltd, Hotelier Maldives, leading publication catering to the hospitality and tourism industry. He is also the Vice Chair of Appeals Committee of The Bar Council of the Maldives and is currently the Managing Director of Maldives Promotion House Pvt Ltd, Maldives Insider.

He also serves as an Executive Board Member of the Maldives Ocean Plastics Alliance (MOPA), which is the only national NGO alliance committed to pooling resources, forging partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and empowering communities to safely repurpose single-use plastics in the Maldives.
 

     Mr. Mujthaba Latheef   Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 22nd October 2025

Mr. Mujthaba Latheef is a seasoned management and business development professional with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. He has served the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) in a range of senior leadership roles, contributing extensively to the company’s operational, commercial, and strategic growth.

Appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of MACL in February 2024, Mr. Mujthaba brings deep institutional knowledge and broad leadership experience across multiple domains, including commercial operations, administration, transport, and estate management. Over the years, he has held key positions such as Head of Commercial, General Manager of Administration Services, and General Manager of Estate Maintenance, Transport and Human Resources, among others.

Mr. Mujthaba has also represented MACL and the Maldives in several national and international forums, including serving as an Executive Board Member of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and as a Board Member of Airport Investment Maldives Pvt. Ltd. He has led and contributed to numerous strategic initiatives such as aviation security projects, national master plan committees, and major airport development taskforces.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Administration from the University of East London, United Kingdom, and a Diploma in Management from the University of Wollongong, Australia. He has also undertaken professional training in airport strategic management, aviation security, and leadership development through international institutions such as IATA, ICAO, and the Airports Council International (ACI).

     Mr. Mohamed Mihad   Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 26th April 2025

Mohamed Mihad is a Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA, UK) with over a decade of professional experience in senior management roles across the public and private sectors. He holds a degree in Applied Accounting (BSc Hons) from Oxford Brookes University, UK.

Currently, Mr. Mihad serves as the Chief Commercial Officer of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), a position he assumed in January 2024. He began his career at State Trading Organization Plc (STO) in 2009 as an Accountant and rose through the ranks to become the Chief Financial Officer, a role he held from 2014 to 2020. During this time, he also served as a Board Director of STO (2016–2020), and as a Board Director of its subsidiaries, Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) and Maldives State Shipping Company. From 2016 to 2019, he served as Chairman of the Board of Fuel Supplies Maldives Pvt Ltd (FSM).

In addition to his public sector leadership, Mr. Mihad was a Partner at KPMG Maldives, where he led the Advisory and Tax division for over three years. 

With his extensive expertise in finance, governance, and strategic management, Mr. Mihad brings valuable insight and leadership to the MACL Board.

     Mr. Jameel Usman    Non-Executive Director

Appointed to MACL Board on: 23rd November 2025

Jameel Usman offers a unique and highly relevant blend of strategic business acumen and high-level national governance experience.

His distinguished public service includes serving as a Parliament Member and the Majority Chief Whip of the People's Majlis, Maldives. During this time, he was a pivotal member of key parliamentary committees, including National Security, Public Accounts, National Economic Affairs, and Government Oversight. This background provides him with deep insight into financial management, national strategy, and public accountability essential for executive oversight.

In the business sector, Mr. Jameel brings 17 years of senior management leadership at the Champa & Crown Group of Companies, coupled with executive roles as the Head of Supply Chain Management at Trans Maldivian Airways and Head of Supply Chain Management, Head of Special Projects at Tree Top Hospital Maldives. He has successfully established centers of excellence in operational management, procurement, supply chain, and project management.

Academically, he holds an MBA from the University of Bedfordshire, UK, and a First Class BA (Hons) in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Birmingham, UK. His extensive, multi-sector experience, complemented by his academic credentials, marks him as a recognized leader and a Global Goodwill Ambassador at GGAF USA.