H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Group Chief Executive Officer of 2PointZero
H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri was appointed CEO of 2PointZero in January 2024. Being an influential Emirati politician, holding the esteemed position of Chairman of the International Affairs Office at the Presidential Court of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), she brings with her diplomatic authority and a wealth of experience spanning target investment sectors.
During her career, H.E. Almheiri has held a number of prestigious posts within the UAE government, pertinent to her passion for environmental stewardship. This began at the Emirati Ministry of Environment and Water where she contributed to several key projects including the Khalifa Bin Zayed Centre for Marine Research and the UAE integrated waste management project. In 2015, Almheiri advanced to the role of assistant undersecretary for water resources and nature conservation affairs at the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment. Between 2021 and December 2023, she held the position as the UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment through which she led the nation’s comprehensive efforts to accelerate climate action,
safeguard ecosystems, promote biodiversity, and strengthen food security through the creation and execution of impactful strategies, policies and initiatives.
Food security is another area of profound enthusiasm and dedication: Between October 2017 and July 2020, Her Excellency was given the distinct honor of being
appointed the first ever Minister of State for Food Security. During this time and through H.E. Almheiri‘s leadership, the UAE progressed from 33rd on the Global Food Security Index to 21st in just two years. In July 2020 her position extended to Minister of State for Food and Water Security. H.E. Miriam’s remarkable contributions in these positions earned her the Prime Minister’s Medal for most innovative government employee, as part of the Sheikh Khalifa Government Excellence Program. In addition to Her Excellency’s current roles, H.E. Almheiri holds responsibilities for multiple external organizations, a testament to her unique and far-reaching experience and expertise. She is distinguished as the first female Board member at FAB Bank, underscoring her highly acclaimed advisory contributions. She is also a Board member of QHolding, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development and the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, a member of the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) Board of Trustees, and the Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment.
H.E. Almheiri has a master’s and bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) in Aachen, Germany.