NetZero Strategist

Featured among the Top 50 Sustainability Leaders in MENA in 2023 by Sustainability Middle East Magazine. Majd is a decarbonization strategist and award-winning engineer with a track record in assisting NGOs and government organizations in developing and implementing innovative strategies and programs aimed at advancing decarbonization, energy efficiency, and green building principles in the region. Currently, Majd leads strategy and policy development related to demand side management, water management, green mobility, and circular economy at the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai government. He is the committee secretary at two high-level government committees in Dubai. Majd is also the director and board member of the Advancing Net Zero Volunteering Team which aims to accelerate the transition to net zero cities in the UAE. Prior to that, Majd held several positions including senior energy advisor to the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai, technical lead at Emirates Green Building Council, and project manager of the National CDM Program for Solar Energy in Lebanon. Majd is the founder of an online platform #MajdTalks which aims at raising awareness about sustainability and decarbonisation topics. Majd holds a Master’s degree in Renewable Energy from Saint Joseph University and a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Lebanese University. He also holds a Certified Energy Manager, LEED Accredited Professional (Operations and Maintenance), and TRUE Zero Waste Advisor credentials.