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Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal Al Thani appointed Aamal CEO

Published: 20 Mar 2019 - 01:07 am | Last Updated: 02 Nov 2021 - 01:55 pm
Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Thani

Sheikh Mohammed bin Faisal Al Thani

The Peninsula

DOHA:  Aamal Company , one of the region’s fastest growing diversified companies, announced the Board of Directors’ decision of 26 February 2019 to appoint Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal Al Thani as the CEO of the Company. In addition, Sheikh Mohamed will continue to serve in his current position as Aamal’s Managing Director.

This appointment marks the start of a series of internal enhancements that Aamal is implementing, to further improve the Company’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Sheikh Mohamed has been a member of the Board of Directors of Aamal Company since 2009. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Al Khaliji Bank, and the Honorary President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Qatar. He was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Commerce and Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University, Qatar.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO and Managing Director of Aamal Company, commented: “It is truly an honour to have gained the trust of the Board of Directors and to be appointed CEO and Managing Director of Aamal. This appointment gives me an enhanced role in leading Aamal forward and in helping to realize the Board’s vision, including achieving further growth and prosperity for our Company and country.”

Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, Chairman of Aamal Company, commented: “This decision is in line with Aamal’s ongoing commitment to best practice and the highest professional standards, including in our transparency and application of the Corporate Governance Code. This appointment is also in accordance with the Board’s continuity plan to ensure the implementation of the strategic objectives, which have guided Aamal since our establishment. We aim to achieve these objectives under the leadership of our efficient management team, and we will be making further appointments to be announced in due course.”