Salmeen Al Ameri to take over as Managing Director and CEO on 2 June 2025
Agthia Group has announced a leadership transition as part of its next phase of growth and transformation.
Effective June 2, 2025, Salmeen Al Ameri will take over as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Agthia.
Alan Smith will remain an advisor to the Group to support a seamless leadership transition and Agthia’s continued development. He will step down as Chief Executive Officer after having stood at its helm since 2020.
Leadership change
The leadership change occurs as part of Agthia’s broader strategic re-alignment, reinforcing its commitment to becoming a leader in the food and beverage sector.
Al Ameri will focus on accelerating growth across all four segments of the Group while strengthening Agthia’s position as a leading global food and beverage company.
In addition, he will drive the futureproofing of Agthia’s business model through advancements in digital transformation, AI adoption, customer-centricity, and innovation.
Highly experienced
“With Salmeen Al Ameri, we are bringing onboard a highly experienced leader with a proven track record in building resilient, innovation-driven and technology-enabled businesses,” observed
“With Salmeen at the helm, Agthia is in capable hands, and I am confident he will drive the Group to even greater success. I look forward to supporting him and Agthia’s continued journey in my advisory role,” commented Smith.
“I look forward to working closely with our leadership, management, and employees to accelerate this momentum and create lasting value for our customers and shareholders,” remarked Al Ameri.
