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HH Shaikh Ahmed BinSaeed Al Maktoum

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Chairman, Non-executive Director
(appointed 25 June 2011)

Mr Hesham Abdulla Qassim Al Qassim

Mr. Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim

Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Non-executive Director
(appointed 25 June 2011)

Mr Buti Obaid Buti Al Mulla

Mr. Buti Obaid Buti Al Mulla

Non-executive Director
(appointed 18 July 2007)
HE Mohamed Hadi Ahmed Abdulla Al Hussain

H.E. Mohamed Hadi Ahmed Al Hussaini

Non-executive Director
(appointed 25 June 2011)

Mr Ali Humaid Ali Abdalla Al Owais

Mr. Ali Humaid Ali Al Owais

Independent, Non-executive Director
(appointed 27 March 2013)

Mr Salem Mohammed Obaidalla

Mr. Salem Mohamed Obaidalla

Non-executive Director
(appointed 20 February 2019)

HE Huda Sayed Naim AlHashimi

H.E. Huda Sayed Naim AlHashimi

Independent, Non-executive Director
(appointed 23 February 2022)

Mr Jassim Mohammed Abdulrahim Al Ali

Mr. Jassim Mohammed Abdulrahim Al Ali

Independent, Non-executive Director
(appointed 23 February 2022)

HE Khalid Juma Al Majid

H.E. Khalid Juma Al Majid

Independent, Non-executive Director
(appointed 23 February 2022)

Dr Ahmed Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Alkhalfawi

Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Alkhalfawi

Group Company Secretary
(appointed October 2022)

Board composition

The Board, together with the Board Nomination, Remuneration and Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (BNRESGC), determines the size and composition of the board, subject to provisions of the Corporate Governance Regulations and the bank’s articles of association.

The Bank's Board of Directors comprises nine directors and the board composition is aligned to the relevant requirements of the UAE Central Bank Regulations:

  • All directors are non-executive directors
  • All directors are UAE nationals
  • More than one – third of the directors are independent

Collectively, the directors contribute a broad range of skills, diversity, expertise and experience from a range of backgrounds.

Board appointments

The Bank recognizes that an effective Board is critical to ensuring that the Board meets its primary responsibility to promote the success of the Group.

The Board Nomination, Remuneration and Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (BNRESGC) plays an important role in the selection and recommendation of potential Directors for appointment to the Board and ensuring that the Board is comprised of individuals with a balance of skills, diversity and expertise who collectively possess appropriate qualifications according to the size, complexity and risk profile of the Bank.

All candidates for Board membership are subject to a Fit and Proper Process to ensure they have sufficient competence, knowledge and experience to effectively carry out their duties. The Directors are elected by Ordinary Resolution at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting by means of cumulative voting by the shareholders. Any Candidate for appointment as a Director must be pre-approved by the UAE Central Bank.

As stipulated in ENBD’s Articles of Association, all Directors hold office for a term of three years and are eligible for re-appointment thereafter.

Board diversity

The board currently has female representation in line with the Emirates NBD Board Charter. Emirates NBD is committed to gender diversity, both within the composition of the board and within the workforce. The BNRESGC supports the nomination of female candidates and will continue to review opportunities to include gender diversity as part of the board succession process.

Board charter

This Charter sets out the authority, responsibilities, and composition of the Board and the Board committees. This Charter shall be read together with the Bank’s Corporate Governance Manual.

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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Chairman, Non-executive Director
(appointed 25 June 2011)

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed has been at the forefront of Dubai’s remarkable economic development for nearly four decades, formulating economic, investment, and fiscal policies in support of the Emirate’s overarching vision.

He is the President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline, Dubai Holding and the Emirates Group. Outside of aviation, he holds several government positions which include Chairman of the Supreme Fiscal Committee and the Supreme Council of Energy and plays a pivotal role in leading the Emirate’s finance and energy sectors. He has been the Chairman of the Emirates NBD Bank PJSC since 2011 and is also a member of the Board of Directors of Investment Corporation of Dubai.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Denver, Colorado, USA, and has received many international honors including the fellowship of the British Royal Aeronautical Society.

 

Mr. Jassim Mohammed Al Ali
Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment: 23 February 2022

Mr. Al Ali is Managing Director of Al Ali Property Investments, where he is responsible for overall strategy and corporate planning, including policy planning, budgeting, annual reports, resource allocation, and quality management.

He has extensive professional experience, particularly in directing and controlling company operations and providing strategic guidance across the company’s divisions, including real estate, hospitality and maintenance.

He holds a Business Administration degree in Public Administration from the American University of Sharjah, UAE.

 

H.E. Huda Sayed Al Hashimi
Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment: 23 February 2022

H.E. AlHashimi is the Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Strategic Affairs. Part of this role involves leading the process of articulating the UAE Leadership’s Vision, setting an ambitious long-term strategy for the implementation of “We The UAE 2031”, and advising on all government strategies and transformative programmes prior to their approval at the Cabinet. She is a member of the Future of Technology Policy Council at the World Economic Forum.

She led the setup and leads the operations of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation. She also leads the Government Accelerators Centre and the Zero Government Bureaucracy Program at the Prime Minister’s Office and is responsible for governance and institutional restructuring.

She holds a BSC degree in Business Administration from the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE. She is also an alumnus of London Business School, and a Policy Fellow at the Centre for Science and Policy at the University of Cambridge, UK.

She completed the Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Leadership Development Programme and received a Certificate from IMD for Board Governance.

 

H.E. Mohamed Hadi Ahmed Al Hussaini Non-executive Director
(appointed 25 June 2011)

H.E. Al Hussaini is the Minister of State for Financial Affairs, with a mandate for managing the strategic direction and financial policies to maintain the interests of the UAE at local and international levels. He brings over 25 years of professional experience across the banking, finance, insurance, real estate, telecommunications, retail and investment sectors.

He also serves in leadership roles supporting federal and local governments in diversifying sovereign wealth and managing significant investment portfolios, both regionally and internationally, and has also led and overseen a number of mergers, acquisitions, and other financing transactions for the public and private sectors.

He has been a Director of Emirates Islamic Bank since 2011 and holds several other positions, which include Chair of the Etihad Credit Bureau, Acting Chair of Emirates Real Estate Corporation, Vice Chair of Emirates Investment Authority and the Federal Tax Authority and Director of Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, Investment Corporation of Dubai and Dubai Real Estate Corporation.

He holds a Master’s degree in International Business from Webster University in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

H.E. Khalid Juma Al Majid Independent, Non-executive Director
(appointed 23 February 2022)

H.E. Al Majid is the Vice Chairman of Juma Al Majid Group of Companies, one of the most recognised family conglomerates in the UAE with local, regional, and global reach. His role is all-encompassing and has evolved over the years from a hands-on level to a more strategic and directional involvement.

He served as the Vice Chairman of Central Bank of the UAE from 2010 until 2019 and was a Director of Emirates NBD from 2009 to 2017. Roles throughout his career have been strategic and included the responsibility to lead boards with stability and good governance.

He has been a Director of Emirates NBD Bank PJSC since 2022 and is also a Director of Dubai Chamber of Commerce.

He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Arizona, USA, in 1989. He then participated in various further short courses and training, specifically in the fields of accounting and sales.

 

Mr. Buti Obaid Buti Al Mulla
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment: 18 July 2007

Mr. Al Mulla has over 34 years of professional experience that spans the banking, finance, real estate, hospitality, and investment sectors.

He is Chairman of Mohamad and Obaid Al Mulla Group, a Dubai-based market leader in key strategic economic sectors, including hospitality, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, real estate, travel & tourism, and investments.

Due to his roles as the Chairman and Board Member of various companies, he has extensive experience and expertise in business development, strategic planning, human resources, remuneration, corporate governance, ESG and commercial and Islamic banking.

He holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Newberry College in Boston, USA.

 

Mr. Ali Humaid Ali Al Owais Independent, Non-Executive Director
(appointed 27 March 2013)

Mr. Al Owais is the Chairman and a Board member of various companies, instrumental in bringing about major changes through his entrepreneurial skills and business contacts. His experience spans the real estate, investment, food production and distribution sectors.

He is recognised for his profound understanding of the financial sector, corporate governance, and strategic planning, which stems from his extensive leadership experience as Chairman of Al Owais Group and his ability to integrate risk management, regulatory compliance, and ESG principles into sustainable business growth.

He has been a Director of Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC since 2013 and holds several other positions which include Chairman of United Food Company, Vice Chairman of Dubai Refreshment Company and Modern Bakery and Director of Emirates NBD Bank and Oman Refreshments.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business E-Commerce from Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE.

 

Mr. Hesham Abdulla Qassim Al Qassim Vice Chairman and Managing Director,
Non-Independent Non-Executive Director
Date of Appointment: 25 June 2011

Mr. Al Qassim has more than 20 years’ experience in the banking industry, currently serving as Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.), and Chairman of Emirates Islamic Bank P.J.S.C., Emirates NBD Egypt and DenizBank A.Ş Türkiye.

He is the Chief Executive Officer of Wasl Asset Management Group, responsible for leading its transformation into a world-class asset management company. He is also the Vice Chairman of Dubai Real Estate Corporation.

His professional and vocational qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Master’s degree in International Business Management and in Executive Leadership Development.

 

Mr. Salem Mohamed Obaidalla Non-executive Director
(appointed 20 February 2019)

Mr. Obaidalla is Senior Vice President – Relationship Development and Local Affairs, Customer Affairs and Service Audit department for Emirates Airlines. He has extensive professional experience in the Commercial Operations Department at Emirates Airline and contributed to the success of launching various destinations, such as Amsterdam, Prague, Madrid, Geneva, Copenhagen, St. Petersburg, Dublin, Barcelona, Mexico, and Lisbon. Prior to this role, he was Senior Vice President – Aeropolitical and International Affairs. He has a proven track record in operational excellence, financial and credit oversight, and strategic planning.

He has been a Director of Emirates Islamic Bank PJSC since 2019 and is also a Director of Emirates NBD Bank PJSC. He holds a Business Administration degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, USA.

 

Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Alkhalfawi Group Company Secretary
(appointed 23 October 2022)

Dr. Ahmed Alkhalfawi was appointed as the Group Company Secretary of Emirates NBD in October 2022. Dr. Alkhalfawi is a UAE National, and has a Masters in Private Law and PhD in Shariah and Judiciary Law, with over 17 years of experience in legal, leadership and management roles. As Group Company Secretary, Dr. Alkhalfawi is responsible, amongst other things, for ensuring that Emirates NBD complies with all relevant laws and regulations and has effective governance processes.

Dr. Alkhalfawi previously held senior legal roles in government and semi government entities, including DP World – Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone (FZE) and Jebel Ali Authority Dubai, Dubai Islamic Bank and HSBC – Dubai Head Office.

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