Ambassador (Ret.) Marc J. Sievers was appointed inaugural Director of AJC Abu Dhabi in 2021, bringing over 30 years of U.S. diplomatic experience.
He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Oman (2016–2019) and has held key diplomatic roles across the Middle East, including Egypt, Iraq, Turkey, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Israel.
At AJC, he focuses on strengthening relations between the Gulf and the American Jewish community, promoting the Abraham Accords, and fostering interfaith dialogue.
Ambassador Sievers is fluent in Arabic and Hebrew and has been recognized with multiple State Department awards for his service.