Ajman Bank Appoints Hend Al Ali as its New EVP - CHRO to Strengthen its Human Capital

Press release

Published August 23rd, 2024 - 07:13 GMT

Hend Al Ali

Ajman Bank has announced the appointment of Hend Al Ali as its new Executive Vice-President - CHRO. A seasoned Emirati leader, Hend brings over 24 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, with a remarkable track record in Strategic HR, Change Management, and Business and HR Transformation. Her strong background includes handling startups, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs, making her a perfect fit for the dynamic environment of Ajman Bank.

Mr. Mustafa Al Khalfawi, CEO of Ajman Bank, said, “We are glad to welcome Ms. Hend Al Ali as our new Chief Human Resources Officer. Her vast experience and strategic vision in human capital management will be instrumental in supporting Ajman Bank’s growth. Hend’s expertise will drive a comprehensive HR transformation at Ajman Bank, enabling us to build a dynamic, high-performance culture that aligns with our long-term business objectives and ensures we remain at the forefront of the banking industry.”

In her previous role as Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Network International LLC, Hend was instrumental in managing the overall HR function, driving key initiatives in compensation, benefits, and HR strategies, particularly during the company’s significant expansion and acquisition phases. Her leadership in these areas was crucial in propelling the company's growth and success. Prior to this, Hend served as Executive Vice President and Human Capital Head at Dunia Finance LLC, where she played a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the human resources functions, contributing significantly to the company’s rapid growth. Hend’s career also includes significant leadership roles at Citibank and Mashreq Bank, where she focused on recruitment, Emiratisation, and human capital development.

Hend holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems from Dubai Women’s College and has furthered her expertise through specialized courses in Human Resources Management. Her deep understanding of HR dynamics and her visionary approach will be vital in building a High-Performance Culture at Ajman Bank, ensuring the bank’s continued success and growth.

Background Information

Ajman Bank

Ajman Bank is a young, agile Islamic commercial bank that provides a wide range of value-driven banking services in the UAE for individual, business and government clients, all in compliance with Shariah principles. Ajman Bank seeks out the market’s best products, people and technology in order to deliver what customers want, how they want it, delivering real value and recreating that human touch lost in modern banking.

Headquartered in Ajman and strongly supported by its government, Ajman Bank is the keystone of the emirate’s economic development strategy and is in a position to benefit from its growth and potential like no other. Ajman Bank is committed to becoming a sustainable organisation in its truest sense, balancing care for the community and employees with the business of delivering value to its shareholders and customers.