Adel Alawadhi

Adel Al Awadhi is the Co-Founder and Chairman of The Corporate Group (TCG), where he advises family businesses, family offices, and wealth management entities across the GCC on governance, responsible investment, and long-term value creation. With over 20 years of experience working with both private and government stakeholders, he partners closely with family principals, boards, and senior leadership teams to embed ESG and CSR principles into governance structures, wealth preservation strategies, and sustainable growth frameworks. He has advised multinational, listed, and international companies entering and operating in the GCC, with a strong emphasis on responsible and compliant business practices. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including AI, mobility, aviation, energy, retail, facilities management, healthcare, education, and e-commerce. His work covers the full ESG and governance lifecycle; from strategic planning and policy development to implementation, stakeholder engagement, and growth strategy, supporting organizations in building resilient, future-ready, and sustainable business models. Adel brings a strategic investor and governance perspective on how agriculture and agri-innovation can attract institutional capital, strengthen food security frameworks, and deliver long-term economic resilience across emerging markets.