Jamal Al Awadhi

Background

Jamal Al Awadhi holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Suffolk University and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Tufts University, and is an INSEAD Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) candidate. He brings over 20 years of senior leadership experience across diverse sectors, including financial services, media, information technology, and aviation.

Al Awadhi holds an INSEAD Global Executive MBA and has a long track record of building digital finance initiatives, focusing on product-led banking, Islamic finance applications, and operational change across retail and corporate channels.

Career History

• CEO at Al Hilal Bank (January 2025–present)
• Deputy CEO at Al Hilal Bank (May 2024–January 2025)
• Chief Operating Officer at Wio Bank
• Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Media
• Vice President of Product and Guest Experience at Etihad Airways (2019–2020)
• Head of Guest Experience for Commercial Affairs at Etihad Airways (2016–2019)

Industry Recognition and Focus

Al Awadhi publishes frameworks, predictions, and case studies drawn from hands-on program work, and participates in research, speaks at industry events, and helps steer transformation projects that link strategy to execution. He champions female empowerment, education for everyone, and diversity and inclusion at work, highlighting initiatives that expand leadership opportunities for women in finance and promote training that builds regional talent pipelines.

What Jamal Al Awadhi Could Bring to CEO at Al Hilal Bank

Al Awadhi's appointment as CEO positions him to lead Al Hilal Bank's digital-first transformation at a critical growth phase. His expertise in digital strategy, combined with his track record at fintech-focused organizations like Wio Bank and his experience scaling customer experience models at Etihad Airways, align directly with Al Hilal's roadmap to leverage technology and data analytics for personalization and enhanced customer service. His background bridging technology, Islamic finance applications, and operational transformation across retail and corporate channels positions him uniquely to accelerate the bank's expansion in Shariah-compliant digital banking in the UAE.