Hend Al Ali

Hend Al Ali was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Ajman Bank in August 2024. A seasoned Emirati leader, Hend brings over 24 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, with a remarkable track record in Strategic HR, Change Management, and Business and HR Transformation. Her strong background includes handling startups, mergers and acquisitions, and IPOs.

Career History

• Group Chief Human Resources Officer at Network International – managed overall HR function and drove key initiatives in compensation, benefits, and HR strategies during the company's expansion and acquisition phases
• Executive Vice President and Human Capital Head at Dunia Finance LLC – oversaw human resources functions and contributed to the company's rapid growth
• Head of Recruitment and Emiratisation at Citibank (2004-2007)
• Assistant to the Director of Recruitment and Development at Mashreq Bank (2000-2004)

Hend holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Dubai Women's College and has furthered her expertise through specialized courses in Human Resources Management. She has won the "Dubai Human Development Award" from the Dubai Department of Economic Development.

What Hend Al Ali could bring to her role as CHRO at Ajman Bank: With nearly a quarter-century of experience navigating complex HR transformations across leading financial institutions, Al Ali is positioned to drive comprehensive organizational change at the Islamic bank. Her proven track record in managing M&A integration, Emiratisation initiatives, and talent development during periods of significant expansion makes her well-suited to build the high-performance culture that Ajman Bank is seeking as it expands its position in the UAE banking sector.