Hana Al Rostamani

Hana Al Rostamani is the Group Chief Executive Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the United Arab Emirate's largest bank and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions, with over USD 300 billion in total assets. Recognised for being a change leader, focused on embedding a culture driven by innovation, diversity and inclusion, Hana is the first female CEO in FAB's history. With more than 25 years of experience in banking and financial services, Hana brings solid industry experience to the Group.

Education

She is a graduate of George Washington University in the United States, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Information Management.

Career History

• Group Chief Executive Officer, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) – appointed February 2021
• Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Head of Personal Banking, First Abu Dhabi Bank
• Various roles of increasing domestic and international accountabilities at First Gulf Bank
• Multiple leadership positions at Citibank from 1996–1999, including Assistant Director of the Credit Cards Department
• Roles at AW Rostamani Group

Notable Achievements & Recognition

Under her stewardship, FAB has advanced a customer- and digital-first strategy, embracing technology to enhance user experience and ensure the bank remains at the forefront of the financial services industry. Under Hana Al Rostamani's decisive leadership, FAB recorded net profits of Dhs4.2 billion in the three months to June 2023, a 61% year-on-year increase compared to the same period in 2022. Hana's most recent accolade includes her first-place ranking in Forbes Middle East's list of the region's most powerful businesswomen.

She is a Board member of several entities, including: Buna, the Arab Monetary Fund's cross-border payment system aimed at strengthening investment ties among Arab economies; the Institute of International Finance (IIF); the International Institute for Management Development (IMD); and the Executive Board of the US-UAE Business Council. As the chair of the Global Council on the Sustainable Development Goals, she amplifies her commitment to creating a positive impact on a global scale.

What Hana Al Rostamani Could Bring to FAB

As FAB's Group CEO, Al Rostamani brings 25+ years of banking expertise and a proven track record of digital transformation and customer-centric innovation. Her strategic focus on embedding sustainability and ESG initiatives positions FAB for continued growth in evolving regulatory environments, while her established board roles at global financial institutions amplify the bank's international reach and credibility in an increasingly interconnected Middle Eastern and global banking landscape.