Management Team

AHMED I. HASHEM
Acting Group Chief Executive Officer

Mr.Ahmed is Dukhan Bank's Acting CEO. With 20 years of banking expertise, he is a seasoned professional. Ahmed provides significant professional expertise in the industry and a string of accomplishments in wholesale banking. He previously held the position of Assistant General Manager for Wholesale Banking at Dukhan Bank and earlier held the post of Deputy Head of Corporate Banking at the International Bank of Qatar (IBQ) before the merger with Barwa Bank that resulted in Dukhan Bank.

Ahmed has an executive master's degree in leadership from Georgetown University - Washington DC and a bachelor’s degree in Business majoring in economics from Qatar University. He is also a Qatar Leadership Centre graduate.

Ahmad Al-Amadi
GM-Head of Wholesale Banking

Ahmed Abdulaziz Al-Emadi serves as the General Manager of Corporate Banking Services at Dukhan Bank. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah, specializing in management and management information systems. With over 15 years of experience in both the banking and corporate sectors, Ahmed is recognized for his high proficiency and leadership qualities. His responsibilities include overseeing the daily operations of Dukhan Bank, particularly in the realm of comprehensive corporate banking services. Before joining Dukhan Bank, Ahmed served as the Business Manager - Corporate Banking at HSBC Qatar, where he honed his expertise over a tenure of nearly four.

CHAOUKI DAHER
GM-Head of Private Banking

Chaouki has more than 21 years of experience in Private Banking. He was responsible for the private banking division and wealth management as General Manager, Head of Private Banking & Wealth Management Department at International Bank of Qatar (ibq) and have been instrumental in the growth and profitability of the division during his time as head. Chaouki was recently honored as “Best Private Banker of the Year 2016” among a large group of regional CEOs, senior Bankers and Officials gathered at The Banker Middle East Industry Awards, the Region's leading Awards Programme. Chaouki joined ibq in 1998 as an Assistant Relationship Manager in Private Banking and held senior managerial positions in the private banking business. Chaouki also served as secretary of the board of directors since the founding of ibq’s board. Chaouki is a graduate of Business Administration, with Honours, from the University of North Carolina, US. He previously held a diplomatic position with The Ministry of Emigrants & Foreign Affairs, Lebanon, in addition to directorship positions in local and listed companies in Qatar representing the Bank.

ABDULAZIZ AL-NEAMA
GM-Head of Retail Banking

With over 21 years of experience in the banking sector, Abdulaziz joined Dukhan Bank in 2009 and steadily rose through the ranks throughout his career with the group. He started with Dukhan Bank as a business and branch operations manager and served as the bank’s Head of Branches prior to his appointment in his current role.

In a decade of his journey with the group, Abdulaziz has made considerable contributions to the development and growth of Dukhan Bank’s retail banking portfolio.

Prior to joining Dukhan Bank, Abdulaziz held several positions in QNB and HSBC. Abdulaziz holds a bachelor’s degree from Qatar University.

BASHAR JALLAD
Treasurer & Chief Investment Officer

Bashar holds a Bachelor in Finance degree from Hillsdale College - Michigan, USA – 1989. He has over 28 years banking experience in Treasury and Financial Capital Markets, he joined Dukhan Bank Group in September 2012 as the Group Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank where he was the Treasurer since January 2008. Prior to ADIB Bashar worked at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi Treasury and Financial Markets Group since 1996 in various senior positions in the Money Markets Department. Before joining NBAD Bashar worked at the Treasury Department in Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade in Abu Dhabi where he started his career upon graduating from the United States.

SHEIKH FAHAD BIN HAMAD AL-THANI
Chief Business Development Officer

Sheikh Fahad holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the European University in Geneva, Switzerland. He has more than 13 years of experience in Business Development and Banking.

He has worked at International Bank of Qatar (ibq) since November 2006 where he was responsible for managing Government relationships and strategically important corporate customers for the bank.

OSAMA ABU BAKER
Chief Financial Officer

Osama holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accounting and is a certified public accountant under the jurisdiction of the State of Illinois, USA. He has over 26 years of experience in financial management, consulting and auditing. Prior to joining Dukhan Bank, he held several managerial positions in large international organizations, including Qatar Real Estate Investment Company, Saipem International and Deloitte. In these various capacities, he has developed extensive experience in financial planning, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, ratings as well as Islamic finance.

ABDULLAH AL-MALKI
Chief HR & Administration Officer

Abdulla has more than 16 years of experience in the banking sector, human resources, and administration, and is now amongst the top-level executives who oversee the day-to-day operations of Dukhan Bank. His key responsibilities include the supervision of the Human Resources and Administration and Facility Management departments. Prior to joining Dukhan Bank, Abdulla served as Human Resources and Administration Manager at the Qatar Development Bank for four years, after spending nearly a decade at Ras Gas and a year at Qatari Diar; spearheading both companies’ Human Resource departments.

Abeer Al-Emadi
Acting Chief Operations & Digital Officer

Abeer Noaman Al-Emadi has amassed over 19 years of experience in the field, showcasing her expertise and proficiency. While completing her high school education, Abeer pursued studies in chemistry at Qatar University for a duration of three years. Before joining Dukhan Bank, she held various administrative positions at International Bank of Qatar, including Deputy Head of Operations and Head of Central Operations.

NILE RABBANI AWAN
Chief Risk Officer

Nile holds a Bachelor in Computer Science degree from the University of Karachi and an MBA from the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Pakistan. He has over 29 years of diverse banking experience in Corporate/Investment Banking and Risk Management in both conventional as well as Islamic Banking. Prior to joining Dukhan Bank, Nile was the Deputy CRO at ABN AMRO Bank U.A.E. and then the Chief Risk Officer at Noor Islamic Bank, U.A.E. In addition to the Middle East, where he has spent almost 20 years, he also served in Pakistan and the Asia Pacific Region (Singapore).

FARRUKH ZAMAN
Chief Credit Officer

Farrukh holds a Bachelor of Science and Industrial Engineering degree from Oklahoma University, and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Notre Dame, Louisiana. He has over 33 years of credit & risk management experience in the banking sector. Before joining Dukhan Bank, he served as AGM – Head of Risk Management at International Bank of Qatar (ibq), since 2016. After 16 years at Bank of America, where he headed the Emerging Markets Risk and Credit functions, Farrukh spent 12 years at Mashreq Bank Dubai in various senior positions. More recently, he was the Acting Chief Credit Officer of United Arab Bank (UAB).

THAMER ABDALLA
Chief Compliance Officer

Thamer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Yarmouk University in Jordan beside several professional qualification. Over the past 20 years, Thamer has amassed a wealth of experience having worked with international banks and audit firms including Ernst & Young, Arab Bank and The First Investor. His experience is comprehensive banking includes roles in financial controlling, compliance, audit and risk management. As part of his previous responsibilities, he managed Compliance, Finance, Risk and External Audit functions for Corporate and Investment Banks, and Audit for several Qatari government and non-profit organizations like Qatar Central Bank and Qatar Financial Center.

TALAL AHMED AL-KHAJA
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

Talal holds a Master in Business Management and a Bachelor’s Degree from Qatar University, as well as numerous professional certifications, he has amassed over 14 years of experience in administration, marketing, public relations and corporate governance. Prior to joining Dukhan Bank in 2009, he had worked across a wide swath of private sector institutions and organizations. Throughout his tenure at Dukhan Bank, Talal made sizeable contributions to acquisitions of the group’s affiliate companies, as well as to subscription management in capital financing in 2011. His efforts have poured into the establishment of the Group’s Investor and Shareholder Relations department, demonstrating unique ability to weather business challenges and lead with proactive value-added initiatives.

NOORA ABDULRAHMAN AL-KUWARI
Chief Internal Audit Officer

Noora Al-Kuwari is an accomplished banking professional with over 20 years of experience in Audit, Risk and Compliance management. She joined Dukhan Bank as Chief Internal Audit Officer as part of the Internal Audit team on the 9th of November 2008 and has been leading the team since. Prior to joining Dukhan Bank she served as the Head of Customer Service at Qatar Islamic Bank for 4 years and Deputy Branch Manager of the Ladies’ Branch at Qatar Islamic Bank. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Qatar University – College of Business and Economics. In addition to her years of professional expertise, she also holds specialized certifications from various programs across Audit, Risk and Compliance Management further boosting her innate capabilities.

Imad El Chemaly
Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

Imad El Chemaly brings to his role as Chief Legal Officer a wealth of experience spanning over 29 years in law and legal affairs. A seasoned lawyer and esteemed member of the Bar Association in Beirut, Imad has traversed a diverse array of positions within prominent law firms and esteemed legal institutions before embarking on his journey with Dukhan Bank. He holds a distinguished Master’s degree in Law from Northwestern University, Pritzker School of Law, Evanston, Chicago, Illinois, USA, supplemented by an array of legal and administrative qualifications. Imad’s extensive expertise and illustrious career trajectory position him as a trusted steward of legal matters, endowed with the acumen and foresight to navigate the complexities of the banking industry with precision and integrity.