Name: Ahmed Abdelaal
Designation: Group Chief Executive Officer
Company: Mashreq
Ahmed Abdelaal is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Mashreq, one of the UAE’s most prominent and innovative financial institutions with a legacy spanning over five decades. Under his leadership, Mashreq continues to build on its strong reputation for innovation, customer-centric services, and expansion across key global markets. The bank operates a diverse portfolio that includes local and international businesses such as Oman Insurance, Mashreq Capital, Mashreq Global Networks, Mashreq Al Islami, Mashreq Securities, Shorouq Commodities Trading, Mindscape, Makaseb, and Injaz, positioning itself as a leader in both conventional and Islamic banking solutions.
With more than 30 years of extensive experience across international and regional banking sectors, Ahmed has developed deep expertise in a wide range of disciplines. His career spans Corporate and Commercial Banking, covering trade finance, contracting and real estate finance, and cash management, as well as Investment Banking, including debt and equity capital markets, project finance, and advisory services.
