Areej Mohsin Darwish is the Chairperson of ACERE cluster of Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC. Having joined the company 27 years ago she has been playing a key role in MHD business operations. She spearheads the Automotive, Construction Equipment, and Renewable Energy (ACERE) division of the family business. She graduated from Sultan Qaboos University with a Bachelor in Computer Science and started her career with Petroleum Development Oman. She joined the family business in 1994. She leads the organization to develop better practices and aims to carry the family legacy to greater heights. Her business acumen & astuteness in the business arena is well recognized & she represents at the Board of public & private sector organization. She is the Board member of the Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chairperson of Areej Vegetable Oils & Derivatives SAOG, Duqm United Logistics and Board Member of Muscat University, and Member of UNICEF Leadership Circle. She is Chairperson of the Oman Business Forum, a professional platform comprising of members from public and private sectors. She is Council Member AACID Arab African Council For integration and Development and Board Member - Sultan Qaboos University The College of Engineering Industrial Advisory . The numerous awards received over the years in recognition of her leadership by global bodies motivates her to go above and beyond. Some of her recent accolades are Forbes named her as The Middle East 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2023, Middle East 50 Most Powerful Businesswomen 2022 & also The Middle East Most Influential Women Heading Diversified Conglomerates. Achievement in Business Award at the Arab Women of the Year Awards 2022 from London Arabia Organization. Received Gold, Silver & Bronze Stevie Awards 2021 for Women in Business & International Business Awards. Arabian Business Listed her in 50 Inspiring Female Business Leaders 2022 as well as Most Influential Arabs 2022. She also won award for her leadership from Harvard Business Council International Awards As a successful business leader & entrepreneur, she is an inspiration and role model for the younger generation of business leaders who aspire to be like her