Mashreq announced the appointment of Xi Liang as its new Head of Artificial Intelligence. Xi will spearhead Mashreq’s AI strategy, driving innovation and embedding advanced AI capabilities to enhance customer experience, operational efficiency, and the bank’s competitive edge.
A visionary AI executive with over 15 years of experience across banking, retail, healthcare, and consulting, Xi specializes in building responsible, scalable AI systems that deliver tangible business outcomes. Her career includes leadership roles at Judo Bank and Endeavour Group, advisory work at McKinsey & Company, and foundational AI research at IBM, where she was awarded four patents and published in top-tier journals.
In her new role, Xi will lead the development and implementation of Mashreq’s AI initiatives across all business units. This includes advancing generative AI, intelligent automation, and enterprise-wide AI adoption, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
Xi holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Melbourne, where her research contributed to advancements in machine learning and AI applications. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the same institution and holds multiple certifications in cloud computing, AI governance, and data science from leading global providers.
