Agthia Appoints Salmeen Alameri as New CEO

Portfolio - People | Mar 21, 2025 | Zawya

Abu Dhabi-based Agthia Group has announced the appointment of Salmeen Alameri as the new Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of the current CEO, Alan Lesley Smith, effective June 2, 2025. Salmeen Alameri previously served as the Vice Chairman of Agthia Group since May 2020 and brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Before joining Agthia, Alameri was the CEO of Silal, a company under ADQ, where he focused on diversifying food sources and enhancing the agri-food sector. Smith will continue to contribute to Agthia as an advisor, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership. This strategic leadership transition marks a new era for Agthia as it continues to strengthen its position in the food and beverage industry.

Sectors

Food and Beverage
Agriculture and Agri-food

Geography

United Arab Emirates – Agthia Group is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and the appointment and operations primarily relate to this region.

Industry

Food and Beverage – Agthia Group operates in the food and beverage sector, providing products that cater to various consumer needs.
Agriculture and Agri-food – Salmeen Alameri's experience with Silal, a company focused on diversifying food sources and enhancing the agri-food sector, indicates relevance to agriculture and agri-food industry.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Agthia Group	Target Company	Company	A leading food and beverage company based in Abu Dhabi.
Salmeen Alameri	New CEO	Person	Recently appointed as CEO of Agthia Group, former Vice Chairman since May 2020.
Alan Lesley Smith	Outgoing CEO	Person	Resigning from the position of CEO, will continue as an advisor to Agthia.
Silal	Previous Company of New CEO	Company	An ADQ company focused on diversifying food sources and enhancing the agri-food sector.
ADQ	Parent Company of Silal	Company	A holding company with investments in various sectors, including agri-food.