H.E. Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi

His Excellency Dr. Tariq Bin Hendi is the Chief Executive Officer of Astra Tech, the consumer arm of G42, and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Botim, Astra Tech’s flagship platform. Astra Tech connects G42’s deep AI investments with consumer and finance innovations, creating technologies that turn complex systems into accessible everyday solutions. As CEO, Dr. Tariq is leading the transformation of Botim from one of the region’s most trusted communication platforms into a fintech-first, AI-native ecosystem. Under his leadership, Botim is redefining financial inclusion by embedding accessible communication, payments, and everyday financial services into a seamless, user-friendly platform. Previously, he served as the Chief Investment Officer at G42. Prior to G42, he was the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, where he was tasked with expanding private sector activity in the Emirate. He held leadership roles at various institutions, including Emirates NBD, Mubadala,