Founding Team

Our founding team brings decades of experience across technology, finance, strategy and operations.

Falah Alonezi

Falah Alonezi

Chief Executive Officer

With over 26 years in HR, administration and government relations, Falah is a strategic leader who previously served as acting CEO at the ride‑hailing app Jeeny.

Sulaiman Alkhateeb

Sulaiman Alkhateeb

Chief Investment Officer

A seasoned investor driving strategic financing and portfolio growth for Intersect’s ventures.

Ali Alsaileek

Ali Alsaileek

Chief Operating Officer

Former airline pilot and business development consultant, Ali manages operations and partnerships, also serving as Chairman and CEO of Intersect Holding.

Hanson Cheah

Hanson Cheah

Chief Strategy Officer

A veteran venture capitalist and co‑founder of AsiaTech Ventures, Hanson led early investments across Asia and was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Meshal Alqahtani

Meshal Alqahtani

Chief Commercial Officer

Entrepreneur and real estate leader, Meshal manages commercial performance and partnerships across multiple sectors.

Hayssam Ibrahim

Hayssam Ibrahim

Chief Shared Services Officer

With over 19 years in real estate, F&B and business development, Hayssam delivers comprehensive shared services and operational excellence.

Advisors

Our advisors are global leaders in venture capital, marketing, sustainability, innovation and aerospace. They provide strategic guidance and industry insights.

Berthold Baurek-Karlic

Berthold Baurek‑Karlic

Advisor

Founder & CEO of Venionaire Capital with over 20 years in private equity and M&A. President of the European Super Angels Club and a leading voice in Europe’s startup ecosystem.

Dr. Torsten Pedit

Dr. Torsten Pedit

Advisor

Marketing expert and Head of Marketing at Stieglbrauerei, launching innovative products and leading market research. Managing Director of Salzwelten GmbH.

Dr. James Ehrlich

Dr. James Ehrlich

Advisor

Founder of ReGen Villages and a leader in regenerative community development. Senior Fellow at NASA and faculty at Stanford University, driving sustainable innovation worldwide.

Prof. Paris de Létraz

Prof. Paris de Létraz

Advisor

Executive educator and venture lab director at IE Business School, specializing in corporate innovation, M&A and entrepreneurship. Board member and advisor to firms across the Middle East.

Dr. Muneer Baksh

Dr. Muneer Baksh

Advisor

Vice Chairman & CEO of GDC Middle East and co‑founder of the first Saudi‑made human eVTOL platform. Aerospace engineer leading advanced aviation technology and talent development.