Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida (sitting right), CEO of Qatar Financial Centre Authority, at “Coffee with the CEO” event.
Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA) has announced the successful completion of its series titled “Coffee with the CEO”, a part of its Kawader program for professional development. The series aimed to enage young Qatari professionals in open dialogue with leading CEOs from across the financial services sector in Qatar, within a casual and free environment.
Through this series, QFBA was able to successfully aid in shaping the future of young Qatari professionals in their respective careers, moreover providing a platform for them to learn from industry pioneers how to lead a successful career in their future endeavors.
Over the course of a month from September 11th 2019 to October 2nd 2019, the “Coffee with the CEO” series hosted Qatar’s top influential leaders who have played a transformative role in the financial services sector. The influential list in chronological order of session featured Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, CEO of Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC), Abdullah Mubarak Al Khalifa, Acting Group CEO of Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group, Khalid Al Subeai, Group CEO of Barwa Bank, and Mira Al Attiyah, CEO of QNB Capital.
Commenting on the successful conclusion of the series, QFBA Chief Executive Officer, Dr Khalid Al Horr said: “We launched “Coffee with the CEO” series to build on the success and momentum we achieved last year, as we undertook an active role in empowering young and motivated Qatari professionals within the Kawader program. From its conception, we were confident “Coffee with the CEO” would deliver nothing short of profound positive change to the Qatari youth.
We are grateful such distinguished leaders in the financial services sector were able to share their wisdom, vision and journey to a few of our nation’s youth, giving young Qatari professionals a path towards success and excellence in their financial endeavors, in a conscious and committed manner in line with global financial practices.”
Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, Chief Executive Officer at Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFC), said: “I am incredibly proud of the remarkable talent and abilities of these young Qatari professionals as they engaged in an open dialogue. Their potential is a testament to the nation’s advancement and development of the financial services sector, as well as its bright future.
Commenting on this, Acting Chief Executive Officer, QNB Group, Mr. Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa said:“It was a wonderful opportunity to engage with such distinguished young Qatari professionals. Their questions showcased pure drive, enthusiasm and a thirst for knowledge. I’m confident these promising minds will constitute our nation’s next leaders in the financial services sector and only elevate the state of Qatar towards growth.”
Khalid Al Subeai, Group CEO, Barwa Bank Group commented:“I am delighted to have taken part in the “Coffee with the CEO” series, a great platform and opportunity by QFBA to connect and exchange knowledge with the young talents and next leaders of our sector.”
One of QFBA’s key programme, Kawader launched its 7th edition on September 5th 2019. Kawader is an innovative learning initiative that is designed for grooming high potential young Qataris towards the financial services industry.
