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Sanad
Mansoor Janahi
Board Member

Mansoor is the Managing Director and Group CEO of Sanad, a global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC. In his role, he leads the company’s global operations, overseeing its MRO and leasing businesses while driving strategic initiatives that fuel Sanad’s continued growth and global expansion.

Since joining Sanad in 2017, Mansoor has been instrumental in cultivating strategic partnerships with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including CFM, GE Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce. Under his leadership, Sanad has signed agreements exceeding $13 billion in value with major OEMs and international airlines. He has also steered Sanad’s entry into key growth markets across Europe, South America, and Asia.

Mansoor began his career at Mubadala in 2008 and quickly advanced through several leadership roles. As a Director within Mubadala’s UAE Investments platform, he played a key role in securing landmark aerospace agreements with Airbus and Boeing and co-founded Strata Solvay Advanced Materials LLC (SSAM), a joint venture between Strata and Solvay, where he continues to serve on board.

In addition, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Aerospace Research and Innovation Center (ARIC) at Khalifa University, reinforcing his commitment to advancing research and talent development in the sector.

Mansoor currently serves on the boards of SR Technics, Sanad, Strata Solvay Advanced Materials (SSAM), and Abu Dhabi Ship Building PJSC (ADSB). He holds dual bachelor’s degrees from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida—one in Aerospace Engineering and another in Aviation Business Administration—and has completed CFA Level 1 certification.