al khaliji appoints Qataris in leadership roles

Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) recently appointed a number of Qataris in senior management positions. This step confirms the bank’s commitment to Qatar National Vision 2030 and to increasing the reliance on talented Qataris to take on leadership roles in the banking sector, al khaliji has said in a statement.Speaking on the executive appointments, al khaliji Group CEO Robin McCall said: “al khaliji’s growth relies on the extent of our commitment to being the employer of choice, especially for Qataris. We are pleased to see a healthy balance between our external recruitment strategy, which brings fresh experience, and internal human capital development strategy, both of which will contribute to the bank’s overall growth.”  Rana al-Asaad, head of premium banking and branches, possesses 16 years of banking experience. In her previous roles, she progressed from being a branch manager to head of branches for consumer and corporate banking customers, and reached the position of senior vice-president. At al khaliji, Rana will participate in developing the personal banking strategy through a focused premium and private banking approach. Besides providing customised financial solutions to high net worth clients, their families and businesses, Rana has expertise in branch management and displays a deep knowledge of the industry.Najla Moosa has joined al khaliji as head of premium partnerships and mortgages. In her 15 years of banking experience, she worked in a number of positions and built a strong background and deep understanding of premium customer relationships. Najla will manage and develop key areas of the bank’s growth strategy for premium banking.“We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining Qatari nationals. The new appointments are a reflection of our commitment to Qatarisation and to the value we place on hiring homegrown talent,” said Hamad al-Kubaisi, Group head of human resources. “We aim to contribute towards the creation of an innovative Qatari workforce as part of our commitment to meet the Human Development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030. I am convinced that these talents will become Qatar’s future banking generations.”al khaliji is committed to strengthening its Qatarisation programme and reach out to qualified nationals and highlight to them the various career opportunities available in the bank, the statement adds.