Women leaders driving QNB Group’s continued growth

The banking industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by changing customer expectations, technological disruption, evolving regulatory frameworks, and interconnected economies. Within this environment, effective leadership has become crucial for navigating complexity and guiding institutions through change.

QNB Group, a prominent banking institution, is currently experiencing a phase of growth and transformation, shaped by a strategic focus on innovation, sustainability, and strengthening its international capabilities. This transformation is evident across various markets and business functions, including risk management, corporate and institutional banking, treasury, digital banking, and digital transformation initiatives.

Women leaders are playing a critical role in driving QNB Group's growth and transformation. Currently holding 49% of the workforce and 34% representation across senior leadership and middle management roles, women are contributing to key functions and markets worldwide. Dr Fatma Abdulla al-Suwaidi, Group Chief Risk Officer, emphasizes that leadership should be based on competence, performance, and the ability to create impact, rather than gender.

She believes that risk management is deeply integrated into decision-making and can help identify opportunities aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.

In Singapore, senior vice president Constance Au focuses on building long-term relationships with clients, emphasizing sincerity and consistency in business dealings. In Egypt, Dahlia Swellem, director for Digibank, oversees the development of digital banking ecosystems, highlighting the importance of a seamless, intuitive, and personalized customer journey in digital transformation.

These women leaders exemplify QNB Group's commitment to sustained investment in talent development, leadership progression, and building a high-performing organization.