His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani (HBJ) is a member of Qatar's royal family, a former Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and head of the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). Born in Doha, Qatar, in 1959, his career is defined by his high-level political influence and his role in transforming Qatar's economy through massive global investment.

HBJ's career began in the public sector, rising quickly through the ranks due to his close personal ties with the ruling Al Thani family. He became Foreign Minister in 1992 at age 33 and later held the demanding trifecta of Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and head of the QIA (Qatar's $300 billion sovereign wealth fund) from 2007 to 2013.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim's structural financial role was leading the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), a sovereign wealth fund that provided the emirate's financial muscle for massive global investments (e.g., in Barclays, Credit Suisse, Volkswagen). His personal wealth, estimated at $1.3 billion, is separate from the QIA but grew immensely during his tenure.

His career is marked by high-profile international mediation (in conflicts in Afghanistan, Syria, and Darfur) and controversy over his personal use of offshore entities (revealed in the Panama and Pandora Papers) to manage and safeguard his private fortune (listing his two wives and 13 children as beneficiaries of a trust). He is known for his immense luxury assets, including the $300 million super-yacht, Al Mirqab. He stepped down from his government roles in 2013 but remains a globally influential figure and investor.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim's social impact is massive and geopolitical, tied to his role in transforming Qatar's global economic and political influence through the QIA. His diplomatic efforts contributed to mediation and intervention in Middle Eastern and African conflicts.

His structural contribution is tied to the successful diversification and investment of Qatar's national wealth. His personal philanthropy, through his charity fund, supports various educational and social causes.

Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim maintains the highly traditional, authoritative style of a Qatari Sheikh and former head of state. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring traditional Qatari dress or bespoke tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects his stability and immense financial and political power.

Residing in Doha, Qatar, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is defined by high-level diplomacy, global financial speculation, and the private management of his family's assets across the world.