Xi Liang

Xi Liang has been appointed Head of Artificial Intelligence at Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region. In this role, Liang will be responsible for driving the bank's AI strategy, with a focus on improving customer experience, operational efficiency, and overall competitiveness. In her role, 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.

Liang brings more than 15 years of cross-sector experience spanning banking, retail, healthcare, and consulting. Her background includes leadership positions at Judo Bank and Endeavour Group, advisory roles at McKinsey & Company, and research at IBM, where she was credited with four patents and published in peer-reviewed journals. Prior to joining Endeavour Group, she worked at McKinsey for 4 years leading advanced analytics projects in Australia, Japan, China and the US. At Judo Bank, she served as Head of Data and AI Product.

Career History

• Head of Artificial Intelligence, Mashreq (2025–present)
• Head of Data and AI Product, Judo Bank
• Leadership role, Endeavour Group (leading data science strategy, initiative roadmap and governance)
• Advanced Analytics Leader, McKinsey & Company (4 years, leading projects across Australia, Japan, China and the US)
• AI Researcher, IBM (earning four patents and publishing in peer-reviewed journals)

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.

What Xi Liang could bring to Head of Artificial Intelligence at Mashreq: Her work centres on building responsible and scalable AI systems that support tangible business outcomes. With her track record of driving innovation and building world-class AI teams, combined with her expertise spanning banking, retail, and healthcare, Liang is positioned to architect and implement enterprise-wide AI solutions that can enhance Mashreq's competitive position in the MENA financial services sector while maintaining ethical and responsible AI governance standards.