Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi serves as the CEO of Lesha Bank. He brings over eighteen years of extensive and diverse experience in the banking sector. Renowned in his field, Mohammed has honed his expertise across several banking areas, including corporate, retail, private, international, and investment banking.

Beyond his pivotal role as CEO, Mohammed also serves as Chairman of Oryx Corniche Developments QPJSC and Lesha Aviation Capital in Dublin, and as a Board Advisor at Qatar Academy Msheireb. He is the only Qatari CEO to be recognized by Forbes Middle East among the Top Asset Managers for two consecutive years.

Prior to joining Lesha Bank, Mohammed played a pivotal role as the Group Chief Business Officer at Al Rayan Bank, where his exceptional leadership and invaluable contributions were instrumental. Mohammed’s deep understanding of the banking landscape allows him to effectively orchestrate a wide array of customer-centric products and services, driving business growth and making substantial contributions to the expansion of the national economy.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mohammed has consistently showcased his unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership acumen, and an insightful understanding of the banking industry. His accomplishments and contributions have earned him a prestigious reputation as a highly respected and influential figure in the financial sector.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mohammed boasts a strong educational background. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Finance from George Washington University in Washington DC, further solidifying his financial acumen and strategic approach to business leadership.

Glenn Johnstone is Lesha Bank’s Chief Investment Officer, with over 22 years of expertise in investment banking and investment management. Glenn oversees the private equity, real estate investments, and public equities for Lesha Bank. Glenn also serves as the Vice Chairman of Lesha Aviation Capital.

He commenced his career at Goldman Sachs in the Investment Banking Division in Sydney, after which he transferred to London with the ultimate role of Executive Director in UK Investment Banking. Additionally, he occupied senior investment roles at both Qatar Foundation Endowment and Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).

Glenn holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors from the University of Melbourne.

Thanwa is an experienced Banker who brings over 20 years of banking experience. Having joined Lesha Bank in 2014, she is currently leading the Private Banking team in managing and overseeing the private banking business, client base, Investment and Wealth Management.
Thanwa has an in-depth knowledge and experience in UHNWI & HNWI client segment, Investments and Wealth Management while she took the forefront role in establishing the Private Banking business in Lesha Bank. Prior to joining Lesha Bank, she was the Senior Manager at Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) for a period of 16 Years.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Qatar University and attended many courses in Private Banking, Anti Money laundering , Portfolio Management, Investment and Wealth Management Business.

Muhammad is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Lesha Bank, overseeing the Bank’s financial operations and strategies. His career in finance, spanning over 26 years, is backed by a rich professional journey across various prestigious financial institutions.

His career kick-started at Grays Leasing Limited in Pakistan, where he showed promising growth. This led to a fast-paced progression through the ranks at Bank AlFalah Limited, building a strong foundation for his financial expertise. His noteworthy 15-year tenure at Masraf Al Rayan in Qatar saw him thriving in several roles, ultimately leading to his position as the Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Lesha Bank, Muhammad made significant contributions as the Director of Investment at the Family Office.

As a Harvard Alumni, Muhammad completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School, USA. Muhammad also holds an MBA in Banking & Finance from Pakistan, along with certifications such as the DipIFR from ACCA and Islamic Finance Qualification (IFQ).

Fulya joined Lesha Bank in 2021 as a Chief Risk Officer. She has over 22 years of experience in financial risk management in the investment banking sector across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Turkey. Prior to joining Lesha Bank, she held the position of a Managing Director responsible for risk management at First Energy Bank in Bahrain. She led the risk management functions at Seera Investment Bank in Bahrain, Ryada Capital in Kuwait, and Industrial Development Bank of Turkey.

Fulya holds an MSc in Risk Management and Insurance from Cass Business School, London. She also followed her postgraduate management studies at Middlesex University, London.

She holds a BSc in Mathematics Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. She is a certified FRM.

Rita is the Chief Legal and Compliance officer and Board Secretary at Lesha Bank. She has over 17 years of experience in both private and public listed companies in legal and compliance, providing guidance in the commercial and operational context.

Prior to joining Lesha Bank, Rita, worked for 8 years with Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. and Infinity Solutions LLC. Rita worked also at Jaidah Group and SGBL.

Rita holds an executive MBA from HEC Paris and a master degree in law from the Lebanese University – Filiere Francophone de Droit – Faculty of Law and Political Science. Rita also holds a Mini-MBA in Telecommunications from Telecom and Tech Academy United Kingdom Academy (Qatar) and a certificate from INSEAD in Leading Organizations in Disruptive Times.

Mohammed serves as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Lesha Bank, having joined the organization in 2020. With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years, he brings extensive expertise in Human Resources and Operations Technology functions. Mohammed oversees a diverse portfolio, including Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, and Corporate Services. In his capacity as DCOO, he leads transformative projects that contribute to Lesha Bank’s strategic objectives.

Drawing upon his extensive background in various sectors, including Banking, Real Estate, Investments, Retail, Education, Telecom, Hospitality, Construction, Manufacturing, and F&B, Mohammed is well-versed in navigating the complexities of the business landscape. His leadership is instrumental in driving operational efficiency and spearheading innovative projects at Lesha Bank.

Mohammed holds an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources from Louisiana State University and a BA in Business Administration from AIU. Additionally, he is recognized as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society of Human Resource Management.

Mohamed is the Head of the Treasury at Lesha Bank. He is an executive banker and senior corporate with over 35 years of professional experience across Treasury, Investment, Structural Products, Funds, Trade Finance, Credit and Market Risk AS bank Treasurer and various corporate fields as Corporate Treasurer in Oil and Gas Industry.

He is responsible for overall treasury functions and financial products as well as covering all the investments products under treasury mandates and has extensive experience in liquidity management (ALM), Structural Products, trading, Fixed Income and specialized financial engineering products modelling and pricing.

Prior to joining Lesha Bank, he was the Senior Director of Credit Risk Management, Treasurer at Qatar Chemical, Petrochemical Marketing and Distribution Company (Muntajat). He also worked as Deputy Head of Treasury and Financial Markets at Commercial Bank of Qatar covering all treasury and investment products, and before that worked within the International Protocol and Agreements departments and as senior Trader at the Central Bank of Jordan as well as Arab Bank in Jordan.

Mohamed holds two master’s degrees and an MSc. in International Securities, Investment and Banking. ISMA/ Reading University (UK) and another MSc. In International Capital Markets from Brighton University, UK. He also graduated with B.Sc. Business Administration and Economics from the University of Jordan

Jubin currently holds the position of Head of Public Equities and Fixed Income at Lesha Bank, joining the institution in 2024. With an extensive career spanning around two decades, including 17 years focused on investment management in the GCC region, he is renowned for consistently achieving impressive long-term investment results in the equity markets. Jubin has been at the forefront in leading investments in the GCC equity markets in different market cycles, earning recognition for alpha generation in the region.

Prior to his role at Lesha Bank, Jubin held the position of Equity Portfolio Manager at Epicure Investment Management, a subsidiary of Qatar Insurance Company (QIC). Under his leadership, the asset management division witnessed significant expansion, with assets under management (AUM) exceeding $1 billion.

Alexandre is the Head of Investment at Lesha Bank with over 15 years of experience in the field of investment management. Alex is responsible for covering international, domestic and regional markets with a focus on real estate. He also oversees the syndication process of real estate for the private clientele of the bank. Prior to joining Lesha Bank, Alex was Director of Investments at Aspire Zone Foundation in Doha. Alex started his career in a structuring role working on derivatives and investment strategies at ABN Amro, London, and prior to that, he worked for Conduit Capital Markets, and AlgoAM, Zurich.

Alex holds a French Engineering diploma, a doctoral degree from Dauphine University in Applied Mathematics and Economics, and an MSc from Cass Business School in Mathematical Trading and Finance. Alex also holds an Islamic Finance Qualification, a certified FRM, a certified ERP, and a CAIA Charter holder.

Suhaib is the Head of Private Equity and Corporate Banking. He brings over 18 years of experience in the banking and financial field. He manages a diverse investment portfolio in healthcare, food and beverage, luxury retail, tech, and consumer services spread across the globe.

Suhaib holds a successful track record in sourcing and exiting private equity investments in different markets and a diverse range of sectors. He also worked at numerous multinational financial institutions such as Standard Chartered and Mashreq Bank with an expertise in finance, corporate banking, credit, and investment management.

Suhaib holds a BSc in business and economics from the University of Applied Science, Jordan, and an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, UK.

Toufic is the Head of Advisory at Lesha Bank, bringing over 15 years of regional financial services experience. Toufic currently oversees the newly established division, which focuses on providing investment banking services to corporate and institutional clients including M&A, DCM / debt advisory, ECM, and restructuring advisory.

Prior to joining Lesha Bank, Toufic spent over 12 years at QInvest where he led and executed corporate finance transactions in excess of c.$26 billion. His expertise spans across local and cross-border M&A, capital markets, private debt and restructuring mandates, catering to large and mid-market corporates, sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, Government related entities and family offices. He also played a significant role in QInvest’s strategic transactions and initiatives, and was part of the principal investing efforts, completing around $250 million of private investments across the capital structure (structured private credit, private equity, and restructuring).

Toufic holds a BBA and an MBA from the American University of Beirut.

Prem is Lesha Bank’s Head of Operations. With over 21 years of banking experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the bank. Prem joined Lesha Bank as a Senior Manager of Operations in 2015. He has experience in securities, investments, treasury, and cash management. Prior to Lesha Bank, Prem was managing Global Securities Operations, System Implementation Projects, and Standard Operating Model implementations across 36 countries around the Globe with Standard Chartered Bank‘s Global Operations and Change Management unit based in Singapore. Prem also managed Global Custody Settlement Operations and Client servicing for Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore as a Senior Manager.

Prem holds a master’s degree in Bank Management (MBM) and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA). He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Agile Practitioner (PMI-ACP) by Project Management Institute (PMI), USA. He is also a certified Block Chain and finances professional by Blockchain Council, USA.

Mohamed Thahir has more than 20 years of experience in Treasury and Investment banking areas with extensive exposure to implementation of Treasury systems, Project management, process engineering and risk management. Prior to joining Lesha Bank Thahir was Head of Treasury Operation at Masraf Al Rayan in Doha. Before moving Qatar, he held senior treasury operation and senior IT support roles in Commercial Bank of Dubai and Dubai Islamic Bank. Prior to that he worked as a software developer in India.

Thahir is experienced in accounting and operation for Treasury products and other derivative products. He has excellent IT skills, hands on experience in banking application system.

Thahir holds Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Pondicherry University and Master’s degree in Computer Application (MCA) and Business Administration (MBA) from Madras University.

Ahmed is the Head of Corporate Services at Lesha Bank. He has over 18 years of experience in corporate services. Ahmed is responsible for the Corporate Services, Investor Relations, Admin and Government relations department. Prior to joining Lesha Bank, Ahmed worked for a multitude of companies with various activities in trading, construction, manufacturing, retail, real estate, and hospitality.

Ahmed holds a BA in Education Department of Press & Media from Suez Canal University, Arab Republic of Egypt. In addition, he holds level 3 certificate from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, England.

Khalid is the Head of IT at Lesha Bank, bringing over 15 years of experience in IT, banking, and project management. He oversees IT applications, infrastructure, and digital transformation programs. Since joining Lesha Bank in 2015, Khalid has played a key role in successfully implementing core banking and SAP solutions upgrade projects.

Before joining Lesha Bank, Khalid worked with Microsoft, managing numerous projects for banking, financial institutions, real estate, manufacturing, public, and telecommunications sectors.

Khalid holds a master’s degree in information network & computer science from the New York Institute of Technology, USA, and a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Yarmouk University, Jordan.