At Enviroserve, our leadership team’s collective expertise ensures that we remain at the forefront of sustainability and innovation. Under the guidance of our Board Members and executive leadership, we continue to drive impactful change in recycling and resource recovery, aligning with regional and global sustainability objectives.
“At Enviroserve, we view sustainability not as a distant goal, but as a standard to be redefined through action. Our mission transcends traditional waste management; we are the strategic guardians of the circular economy, specializing in the complex challenge of e-waste. By transforming discarded technology into reclaimed value, we are securing the critical resources necessary for a digital future.
Our strategy is built on integrating world-class innovation with the operational rigor required to turn environmental compliance into a competitive advantage for our partners. As we deepen our collaboration with government entities and global brands, we are setting the benchmark for responsible resource recovery across the region.
We don’t just manage the footprint of today’s technology; we are protecting the resources of tomorrow. Together, we are building a resilient, future-ready ecosystem that directly supports the UAE’s visionary sustainability roadmap and delivers enduring value to our stakeholders and the planet.“
– Mahmood Rasheed, CEO
Etienne Petit is the Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer Group, where he leads the organisation’s strategic transformation, operational growth, and international expansion. He joined Tadweer Group in 2026 to drive the next phase of the organisation’s evolution, accelerating Abu Dhabi’s circular economy agenda and building the systems that deliver on the emirate’s target to divert 80% of waste from landfill by 2030.
Etienne has over 30 years of experience in the global waste and environmental services sector, including 26 years at Veolia, where he held senior executive leadership roles across Europe and international markets. Most notably, he served as CEO of Veolia Germany, where he led a fundamental transformation of the business into the number one waste recycling company in Germany, a 2.5 billion euro operation spanning 12,500 employees and 400 sites. He has a proven track record in driving operational excellence, turnaround and transformation programmes, and growth strategies across complex, multi-country organisations.
At Tadweer Group, he oversees an integrated and growing portfolio spanning waste collection, materials recovery, energy, and international expansion, positioning the organisation as a global operator in sustainable waste management and a driving force in Abu Dhabi’s circular economy transition.
Mahmood Rasheed serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Enviroserve, joining the organization following a distinguished 30-year career at Imdaad, where he most recently served as the Group Chief Operating Officer.
Rasheed brings a wealth of expertise in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) procedures, a foundation he built during his tenure at Dubai World beginning in 1996. In 2007, he joined Imdaad, where he played a pivotal role in driving the company’s expansion across diverse sectors, including environmental solutions, facility management, recycling, and special services. His strategic leadership as the Group Chief Operating Officer was instrumental in scaling the business, helping the organization exceed annual revenue of 1 billion AED and expand into additional GCC countries.
His academic background includes a degree in Environmental Science from a prestigious university in the United States and an MBA from the United Kingdom. During his career with Dubai World, he further specialized his skillset by earning an International Diploma in Safety Management.
A recognized expert in his field, Rasheed is a certified Lead Auditor for ISO 14001 Environmental systems (Lloyds) and a graduate of the Dubai Leadership Program at the Wharton University of Pennsylvania.
Mr. Fahad is an investment professional with over two decades of international experience, specializing in business development, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture structures.
Prior to joining DH Investments, he held key leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer at Istithmar World Ventures, Managing Director at Millennium Finance Corporation, and Chief Investment Officer at Etisalat International Investment. He also gained valuable experience working in New York with Longwing Ventures.
Mr. Fahad holds an MBA in Finance and a BSc in International Business Management from Boston University, USA, as well as a Postgraduate Research Degree from the Institute of Islamic Finance, UK. His expertise in strategic investments and corporate growth supports Enviroserve’s mission of advancing sustainable recycling and resource recovery.
John Grainger is Chief Operating Officer at Tadweer Group. John has over 25 years of experience in senior positions across environmental services, waste management, and operational transformation, and is an expert in transitioning companies from traditional waste collection businesses into modern environmental solutions providers. Previously, John held senior roles at Suez R&R UK, overseeing multi-site operations, M&A activities, and large-scale waste treatment projects. John holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Management and has completed executive programs in business strategy and operational excellence at Manchester Business School.
Shashidhar is an accomplished business development and investment expert with over 25 years of experience in corporate growth strategy, business research, and competitive benchmarking. As the Managing Director of Enviroserve, he leads the company’s strategic expansion and drives innovation in sustainable recycling and resource recovery.
In addition to his leadership role at Enviroserve, Shashidhar is a Business Development Advisor at DH Investments, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). His expertise spans non-ferrous downstream industries, recycling, and sustainability, with a strong focus on joint ventures, acquisitions, and greenfield project development.
Shashidhar actively oversees portfolio companies, collaborates with CXO teams to devise corporate strategies and business plans, and monitors the performance of key sustainability projects. His board memberships include OSE Industries—Dubai, Thermalex Inc—USA, and Sohar Titanium, where he also chairs the Financial & Commercial Committee.
He holds an MBA from the University of Pune and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from Mysore University in India. His profound understanding of market dynamics, corporate governance, and sustainable investments establishes him as a key leader in promoting Enviroserve’s vision for a greener future.
