⏐ About

The mind behind the machine.

Co-Founder & CEO of FUSE. Ex-CPO at EV Lab. Former Managing Partner at EVERA. Master's from Imperial College London. I build systems that work.

Salman Z. Hussain, Co-Founder & CEO of FUSE EV Conversions, Dubai

⏐ Portrait — Dubai, 2026

⏐ The Architect

Systems Thinking.
From Aviation to Startups.

I approach business like an engineer approaches a machine. With a Master's degree from Imperial College London and over 15 years spanning aviation, manufacturing, and technology, I bring a rare combination of deep technical rigor and commercial acumen.

As Co-Founder & CEO of FUSE EV Conversions, I lead our strategic pivot toward industrial-scale fleet electrification and defense-sector EV solutions. Before FUSE, I served as Chief Product Officer at EV Lab, the electric-mobility venture under Chalhoub Group — the Middle East's leading luxury retailer. Earlier in my career, I was Managing Partner at EVERA, where I honed my ability to build and scale operational systems.

The same engineering discipline I used to build physical systems, I now apply to building businesses. Same process, different output. I deploy business machines in hours, not months.

⏐ Career Timeline

Every step built the next.

2022 — Present

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

FUSE EV Conversions

Leading FUSE EV Conversions as Co-Founder & CEO, directing the company’s strategic pivot toward industrial-scale fleet electrification and defense-sector EV solutions.

  • Pivoted company focus to B2B fleet electrification at scale
  • Secured defense-sector EV conversion contracts
  • Built systems for rapid deployment of electrification infrastructure

2020 — 2022

Chief Product Officer

EV Lab

Chalhoub Group

Served as Chief Product Officer at EV Lab, the electric-mobility venture under Chalhoub Group — the leading luxury retailer in the Middle East. Directed product strategy for EV retail, charging infrastructure, and customer experience.

  • Led product strategy for EV retail and charging ecosystems
  • Oversaw customer experience design in luxury automotive context
  • Bridged luxury retail expertise with electric-mobility innovation

2018 — 2020

Managing Partner

EVERA

Operated as Managing Partner at EVERA, driving business development, strategic partnerships, and operational execution across the organization.

  • Managed strategic partnerships and business development
  • Oversaw operational execution and growth initiatives
  • Built cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects

2013 — 2018

Engineering & Systems Leadership

Aviation & Manufacturing

Spent five years in aviation and manufacturing, applying systems engineering rigor to complex operational environments. This period forged the analytical, process-driven mindset that now underpins every business system I build.

  • Applied systems engineering to complex operational environments
  • Developed process-driven frameworks for quality and efficiency
  • Built foundation for later transition into startup leadership

⏐ Education & Affiliations

The foundation.

⏐ Education

Imperial College London

Master's degree. One of the world's leading science and engineering institutions. The analytical foundation for everything I build.

⏐ Media

Featured Perspectives

Shark Tank, Dubai One TV, Dubai Eye 103.8, and CNN. Insights on entrepreneurship, electric mobility, and Middle East business strategy.

⏐ Location

Dubai, UAE

Headquartered in Dubai — the crossroads of global commerce and the fastest-growing hub for technology and sustainability in the Middle East.

⏐ References & Press Mentions

Featured in industry publications.

Selected coverage, interviews, and presentations that document work in electric mobility, fleet electrification, and sustainable transportation across the UAE and globally.

⏐ Global IP Authority

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Official WIPO case study featuring FUSE EV Conversions and the intellectual property strategy behind sustainable mobility innovation in the UAE.

Read on WIPO

⏐ UAE National Media

The National News

National newspaper coverage on electric vehicle infrastructure, summer performance, and the UAE's accelerating transition to sustainable transport.

Read on The National

⏐ SME & Startup Media

SME10X Interview

In-depth interview with SME10X on laying the groundwork for e-mobility adoption in the UAE, and the business strategy behind EVERA's market entry.

Read on SME10X

⏐ Industry Body

CIHT Dubai Seminar

Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation seminar on EV fleet conversions for Net Zero — technical and policy perspectives on large-scale electrification.

View CIHT Event

⏐ Research & Data

Generation E Presentation

Presentation on findings from analysing 632 charging stations across the UAE — data-driven insights into EV infrastructure readiness and gap analysis.

View Presentation

⏐ Video Feature

Dubai Plus Video Feature

Video coverage on Dubai+ / Dubai One highlighting FUSE EV Conversions and the future of sustainable mobility in the Emirates.

Link pending — please share the URL

⏐ Let's build something

Got an idea? Let's talk.

Whether you're looking to electrify a fleet, deploy a startup, or strategize your next move — I'm here to build the machine around your craft.