Our People
The Board
Nasser Al Sheikh
Chairman
H.E. Nasser Hassan Al Shaikh is Chairman of Northacre and one of the UAE's most distinguished business leaders and economists. He previously served as Director General of the Department of Finance of the Government of Dubai and held senior positions within the Executive Office of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Throughout his career, he has chaired and served on the boards of numerous leading financial and real estate institutions, including Amlak Finance, Deyaar Development, Taaleem, and National Bonds. With decades of experience spanning public finance, investment, and property development, he brings extensive strategic leadership and governance expertise to Northacre.
Markus Giebel
Executive Board Member
Markus Giebel is a Executive Board Member of Northacre and an accomplished international business leader with more than three decades of experience in real estate development, investment, and corporate leadership. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Deyaar Development PJSC and has overseen the development of more than one million square metres of residential and commercial real estate with a combined value exceeding USD 5 billion.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Giebel became the youngest Vice President of Corning, a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and played a key role in the acquisition of Siemens NK. He currently holds several board positions and is the holder of more than 20 patents. Mr. Giebel holds a Master's degree from the Technical University of Munich and an MBA from the Swiss Business School, bringing extensive strategic and governance expertise to Northacre.
Nabil Al Rantisi
Vice Chairman
Nabil Al Rantisi is a Vice Chairman of Northacre and a seasoned business leader with more than two decades of experience across financial services and entrepreneurship. He has held senior leadership positions at Rasmala Investment Bank, Daman Investments, and Menacorp, building extensive expertise in asset management, wealth management, brokerage, and investment banking across the MENA region. In addition to his financial sector leadership, Nabil is an active entrepreneur and investor, having founded and scaled ventures including Pickl, BonBird, and Hakkini. He serves on several boards, including Al Eqbal Investment Company, and is President of the Harvard Club of the UAE. A graduate of the Harvard Business School General Management Program, he brings a unique combination of global perspective, regional expertise, and entrepreneurial vision to Northacre.
The Management
Markus Giebel
- Executive Board Member
Markus Giebel is a Board Member of Northacre and an accomplished international business leader with more than three decades of experience in real estate development, investment, and corporate leadership. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Deyaar Development PJSC and has overseen the development of more than one million square metres of residential and commercial real estate with a combined value exceeding USD 5 billion.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Giebel became the youngest Vice President of Corning, a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and played a key role in the acquisition of Siemens NK. He currently holds several board positions and is the holder of more than 20 patents. Mr. Giebel holds a Master’s degree from the Technical University of Munich and an MBA from the Swiss Business School, bringing extensive strategic and governance expertise to Northacre.
Pankaj Dewnani
- Chief Operating Officer
Pankaj Dewnani serves as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company’s overall development management, operational performance, and financial strategy across its real estate portfolio. He is responsible for driving project execution, capital planning, financial structuring, cash management, investor reporting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring alignment between development objectives and commercial outcomes.
Pankaj also leads strategic growth initiatives, including investor engagement, partnership development, capital raising support, and new investment opportunities. With a strong focus on operational excellence and value creation, he plays a key role in delivering the company’s long-term development and business objectives.
Benjamin Casey
- Development Director (Delivery)
Benjamin Casey is Development Director (Delivery) at Northacre, responsible for leading the delivery of the company’s development portfolio from concept and design coordination through construction completion and handover. With nearly 15 years of international experience at global contractor Multiplex across the UAE and Australia, Benjamin has delivered some of the region’s most complex branded luxury hospitality, residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. His expertise spans development delivery, design management, procurement, construction execution, and stakeholder engagement. At Northacre, Benjamin oversees project planning and delivery across the portfolio, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, programme requirements, budget targets, and the highest quality standards. He works closely with consultants, contractors, operators, and international hospitality and lifestyle brands to integrate operational, technical, and design requirements throughout the development lifecycle. Benjamin currently leads the delivery of several flagship developments, including Ocean House Palm Jumeirah, W Branded Residences JLT, and also supports 60 Hyde Park Gate, London, driving successful outcomes across some of Northacre’s most prestigious projects.
Hitesh Raigaga
- Finance Director
Real Estate professional with over 12 years of multifaceted experience in investment management, development and advisory. Proven success in delivering strategic solutions that maximize returns on diverse, high-value real estate projects, leveraging deep expertise in financial modeling, investment analysis, and stakeholder engagement across international markets including the UAE, KSA, Oman, Kazakhstan, and the UK. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, structuring complex JV deals, and translating data into actionable insights to drive measurable outcomes and cultivate strong client relationships.
Maryame Mitrado
- Development Manager
Mary is a Development Manager with over 13 years of experience supporting real estate development projects and executive operations in fast-paced business environments. Provides technical and administrative coordination across all stages of project development, including scheduling, stakeholder communication, documentation management, and project reporting. Oversees project platforms, drawings, construction updates, and approval processes, while supporting coordination with consultants, contractors, and local authorities. Recognized for a highly detail-oriented approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to support efficient project delivery from acquisition through completion.
Julia Klymenko
- Sales
Julia Klymenko is a Sales and Project Management professional at Northacre, contributing to the company’s luxury real estate initiatives through client relations, strategic coordination, and procurement activities. With a strong background in sales, marketing coordination, and business development, she plays an active role in enhancing client engagement and supporting the execution of high-profile projects. Her experience spans international business environments, where she supports commercial operations, partnership coordination, and brand presentation initiatives within the real estate and investment sectors.
