Ali is the founding partner and CEO of Energy Capital Group (ECG), a Middle East-based investment firm that invests in the global energy sector. Both as a principal investment entity and through its strategic shareholders, ECG has investment relationships with more than 100 partner and joint venture companies operating in the Middle East and North. Africa, and in other markets worldwide.. Ali has experience building strategic partnerships with global services and manufacturing entities, having held senior positions in oil & gas, telecom, and infrastructure development in both the Middle East and the United States. Ali currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Rawabi Holding Group of Companies KSA and is a board member for several companies including Nesma & Partners KSA.. Ali holds a BS in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University.