Leadership

The people behind ISG

A team of architects, engineers, and sustainability strategists with deep roots in the Gulf region's most transformative projects.

Hany Salem, Co-Founder and CEO of ISG

Hany Salem

Co-Founder & CEO

Hany Salem brings more than two decades of experience in building design, construction management, and environmental architecture. A PhD candidate who holds a Master's degree in Environmental Architecture Planning and Material Considerations from Germany, he has spent his career at the intersection of high-performance design and real-world project delivery — coordinating with international architectural firms, tender teams, and construction managers to ensure sustainability objectives are met from concept through completion.

Professional Credentials
LEED AP BD+C LEED AP ND WELL AP PQP — Building PQP — Community

What He Does at ISG

  • Leads the development and execution of strategic sustainability initiatives across the firm's global portfolio
  • Coordinates with international architectural firms, tender teams, and construction managers to embed green building standards from day one
  • Ensures sustainability objectives are implemented throughout the full project lifecycle
  • Integrates sustainability to enhance business performance and long-term asset value

Training & Education

  • Developed and delivered green building training courses across the region's educational institutes
  • Curricula include Green Building Concepts & Strategies, LEED Rating Systems, and sustainable design fundamentals
  • Active member of local, regional, and international professional organizations in the building industry
5,000+
hours of sustainability training delivered — ISG's primary channel for building industry knowledge and client relationships

Mina Yahya

Co-Founder & COO

Mina Yahya holds an MSc from Cardiff University and brings focused expertise in sustainable design, renewable energy integration, and environmental impact assessment. Before co-founding ISG, she served as a Sustainability Consultant and Architect at AlAin Consulting Engineers (ACE), where she developed her approach to marrying architectural ambition with measurable environmental performance.

Professional Credentials
Credentials to be updated

What She Does at ISG

  • Manages firm operations and client relationships across ISG's global portfolio
  • Leads corporate sustainability and ESG advisory engagements for regional and international organizations
  • Oversees project delivery and quality assurance across multiple markets and certification systems
Mina Yahya, Co-Founder and COO of ISG

Nine years of measurable impact

350+
Projects Delivered
20
Countries Served
9
Years of Practice
4
Global Offices

Founded in Abu Dhabi with a mandate to embed sustainability into the built environment — not as an afterthought, but as a core design principle.

From our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to our office in London, we work across certification systems, climate zones, and regulatory frameworks. Our team holds accreditations from the USGBC, IWBI, and Abu Dhabi's Estidama program, and we've guided projects from early concept through post-occupancy verification.

Great Place to Work Certified (2025–2026, UAE) — recognized for building a workplace culture grounded in trust, collaboration, and professional growth.

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USGBC Member since 2021

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