Abu Dhabi, April 3, 2025 – Data Bridge, a leading innovator in IT solutions and automation services, proudly announces the appointment of Youssef Salem as its new Senior Advisor. With an esteemed background in finance, investment, and corporate strategy, Mr. Salem’s role signifies a pivotal advancement in the company’s path towards accelerated growth and market leadership.
Youssef Salem is a distinguished figure in investment banking, capital markets, and corporate finance. He currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at ADNOC Drilling, the largest integrated drilling company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Additionally, he serves as an Investment Committee Member at Enersol—a joint venture between ADNOC Drilling and Alpha Dhabi—and as a Director at Gordon Technologies, a firm specializing in real-time drilling analytics.
Mr. Salem previously served as the CFO of AIQ, the region’s first AI unicorn (now part of ADX-listed Presight), and as CFO and Director at Swvl, the world’s first public mass transit marketplace on Nasdaq. His career also includes a role as Executive Director & Senior Advisor at Moelis, where he led over $100 billion in capital raises, M&A transactions, and restructurings across more than 60 deals.
Youssef Salem’s addition to the Advisory Board brings a robust combination of financial expertise, strategic insight, and extensive industry networks to Data Bridge.
“We are excited to have Youssef join us as Senior Advisor,” said Mohammed AlShawwa, CEO of Data Bridge. “His remarkable achievements and strategic vision align perfectly with our growth objectives. His guidance will be crucial as we expand our operations and drive innovation.”