Amer Emarah serves as Vice President of Business and Operations Iraq, leading all in-country activities for Swiftships across defense, coast guard, and commercial maritime sectors. Since joining the company in 2009, he has played a central role in advancing Iraq’s maritime capabilities through strategic program execution, stakeholder engagement, and long-term industrial development. With more than a decade of continuous involvement in Iraq’s defense and maritime ecosystem, Amer has built trusted relationships with senior government officials, naval leadership, and commercial operators. He has supported vessel acquisition programs, fleet modernization initiatives, sustainment planning, and operational readiness efforts aligned with national security objectives.

Amer’s leadership spans business development, program oversight, logistics coordination, and in-country operational management. He is recognized for bridging international shipbuilding expertise with local operational requirements, ensuring that every platform delivered meets mission needs while strengthening Iraq’s maritime infrastructure and workforce capacity. Under his direction, Swiftships’ Iraq operations have expanded to support defense modernization, coast guard enhancement, and commercial maritime growth. His strategic insight and deep understanding of regional dynamics position him as a key decision influencer in shaping ongoing programs and future maritime initiatives.

Amer is committed to developing long-term partnerships, operational excellence, and sustainable maritime capability growth in Iraq, reinforcing Swiftships’ role as a trusted partner in the region.