Our Leadership
Mr. Obaid Ghanim Al Mutaiwei
CHAIRMAN
His Excellency Mr. Obaid Ghanim Al Mutaiwei is the Chairman of Atticus Education LLC, a home-grown education organization in the Middle East. Mr. Obaid Ghanim is a visionary leader and a successful entrepreneur with over four decades of business experience in the GCC and across the world.
Mr. Obaid’s career began with a stint at Abu Dhabi Marine (ADMA) soon after he received his qualification in Electromechanical Engineering from the United Kingdom. His tenure at ADMA allowed him to contribute to major landmark projects at Dubai Drydocks, while receiving valuable training and exposure in various sectors. This was further amplified during Mr. Obaid’s association with Halcrow International in the late 1970’s, where he worked in the Electromechanical department.
Equipped with invaluable experience and a vision to further contribute to nation building, Mr. Obaid established Mutaiwei Investments in the early 80’s, which has been active in engineering and urban development for over three decades. Nevertheless, Mr. Obaid’s passion was firmly rooted in the belief that education is the cornerstone of a country’s success, and this understanding drove his expansion into the field. He was subsequently instrumental in the successful establishment of international branch campuses of several reputed United Kingdom universities across the globe – Middlesex University in Dubai, University of Greenwich in Sri Lanka, and Northampton University in Kenya. In addition to his partnerships with universities, Mr. Obaid has also founded the New Academy School in Dubai. Mr. Al Obaid’s ongoing efforts in building tiers of schools in the UAE for the American curricula, British curricula, IB curricula and the Indian ICSE curricula stand testament to his relentless vision and quest for excellence in the field of education. With this in mind, Mr. Obaid set up Atticus Education, in order to extend the Middle East region, the opportunity to benefit from world class education.
Mr. Obaid was also the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Jadaf Dubai. As an accomplished business stalwart and pioneer, Mr. Obaid has served as a key figure in a number of private and government entities – Member of the Board of Directors of the company in Umm Al-Quwain Cement Industries; Wathba National Insurance, Abu Dhabi; of Emirates Cooperative Society, etc. Mr. Obaid has spearheaded businesses for decades with leadership in high profile projects that have contributed greatly to the UAE’s drive for strategic growth and economic diversification. His diverse experience coupled with an innate passion for success has enabled him to make an impact in the several key positions in both government and private sectors.
Ms. Ayesha Al Mutaiwei

Mr. Deepak Motiani
Mr. Deepak has expansive experience in education management and is highly skilled in the areas of Business Development, Market Research, and Management. Prior to assuming his role as COO at Atticus, he founded and ran a successful business in the USA for more than a decade. Deepak holds a degree in Management from the City University of New York, and has been heavily involved in revitalizing, building, and developing new business models, which include nurseries and schools in the UAE. He is an expert in strategic planning and operations, and currently oversees the operations of schools and nurseries with Atticus Education.