Fouad F. Darwish is an accomplished Emirati executive and sports leader with over 25 years of profound experience in institutional finance, corporate governance, and sports management. He currently serves as the CEO and Managing Director of Palms Sports (IHC), a leading entity in sports development, and is a Board Member of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce. Armed with an MBA in International Finance and a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto, his career spans pivotal regulatory roles at the Central Bank of the UAE, senior regional executive positions in investment banking (NBAD and Global Investment House), and chairmanships across prominent sports federations and organizations. He brings a proven track record of strategic scaling, international diplomacy, and robust governance essential for driving FIDE’s global vision and operational excellence as Vice President.