Abdullah Al Dereai is the founder-chief executive officer of Laval.

Abdullah has been in the business since 2015. Before ascending to the foundation of Laval, he led Bait Al Mashura’s business advisory services, followed by AGPCA’s director of advisory services in Qatar. Having been in the business since 2015, Abdullah has forged strong partnerships with both public and private sector groups across many industries. He has been a trusted advisor to numerous Boards and Executive management teams, providing strategic insights for various transactions, from acquisitions to divestitures.

As CEO, Abdullah directs Laval's strategy and operations and is focused on bringing the firm's value to clients and the broader society in which Laval operates.