The independent board of the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund oversees all aspects of its operation, including the development of policies and procedures, the recognition of leaders in the field of species conservation, and the provision of financial grants to successful applicants.
H.E. Mohamed Al Bowardi
Deputy Chairman
His Excellency Mohammed Al Bawardi is a main figure in private and public sector. The Managing Director and Board Member, Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi and one of the main drivers behind the MBZ Fund.
H.E. Khaldoun Khalifa Al Mubarak
Board Member
H.E. Khaldoun Al Mubarak is a prominent UAE government policymaker and international business leader.
H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Al Sayegh
Board Member
H.E. Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh was appointed as Minister of Health in the UAE Cabinet in September 2025.
H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak
Board Member and Managing Director
With over 20 years in conservation, H.E. Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak is the founding Managing Director of the MBZ Fund and current IUCN President.
Dr Frederic Launay
Board Member
Frederic Launay, Ph.D., is the Chief Executive Officer of Panthera and special advisor to the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.
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