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Corporate Governance Board of Directors
Chairman Ala’a Eraiqat
External Appointments:
- Abu Dhabi National Hotels PJSC (ADNH), Director
- Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), Director Latest awards:
- Arab Banker of the Year Award 2025 from the Union of Arab Banks in acknowledgement of industry leadership and significant contribution to the region’s banking sector
Ala'a Eraiqat joined ADCB in January 2004 and held various senior posts before assuming the post as Chief Executive Officer in February 2009. He has been a banker since 1991 and previously held senior positions at Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank, among others.
His responsibilities extend to being Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Hilal Bank and chairing the following subsidiaries and committees of ADCB, amongst others; Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties, Abu Dhabi Commercial Engineering Services, the ADCB Management Executive Committee and the ADCB Management Credit Committee.
Director Rula AlQadi
Rula AlQadi was appointed as Deputy Treasurer – Liquidity Management and Investments at ADCB in 2025. She is responsible for executing the ADCB’s strategy across liquidity, funding and investments, and helping align Treasury strategy with the ADCB’s broader goals and growth ambitions.
She brings over 21 years of diversified banking experience spanning treasury, capital markets, funding, investments and balance sheet management across the UAE financial sector. Prior to joining ADCB, Rula served as Group Treasurer and Group Head of Funding at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), with responsibility for balance sheet optimization, funding strategy, capital management, wholesale funding, investor engagement, and sustainable finance.
Rula holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the New York Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Jordan.
Inter-Group directorships:
No current inter-Group directorships
External appointments:
Board Member of Awqaf Capital
Investment Committee Member of Endowments and Minors Funds Authority
Director Mohammed Al Jayyash
Inter-Group directorships
- Al Hilal Bank PJSC, Director (2019); Chair of the Board Nomination, Compensation, HR & Governance Committee
- ITMAM Services LLC, Chairman (2023)
Mohammed Al Jayyash has been ADCB’s Group Chief Operating Officer since 2020. He previously held a number of senior management positions within ADCB, including Group Chief Service Officer and Branch Operations Manager.
With over two decades of experience in the banking sector, Mohammed is recognised for his dedication to enhancing customer service, as well as driving growth and efficiency through digital innovation and the effective deployment of technology. Bringing extensive knowledge of banking operations, customer journey optimisation and digital channel development, Mohammed has been instrumental in maintaining ADCB’s position as a digital banking leader in a highly competitive UAE market.
By ensuring that ADCB’s operational initiatives align closely with corporate strategy, business objectives, regulatory requirements and customer expectations, Mohammed continues to be a significant force behind the Bank’s operational excellence and innovation, including implementation of the AI transformation programme.
Mohammed holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Al Ghurair University, UAE, a Post Graduate Certificate in Management from Ashridge Executive Education Hult, UK, and a Diploma in Banking from the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies.
Director Deepak Khullar
Inter-Group directorships:
- Abu Dhabi Asset Management Limited, Director (2018)
- Al Hilal Bank PJSC, Director (2019); Chair of the Board Risk Committee
- ADCB Sicav, Director Deepak Khullar has served as the Group Chief Financial Officer of ADCB Group since 2008, overseeing a broad spectrum of critical functions that are essential to the Bank’s financial health, sustainability and strategic direction.
Deepak Khullar has served as the Group Chief Financial Officer of ADCB Group since 2008, overseeing a broad spectrum of critical functions that are essential to the Bank’s financial health, sustainability and strategic direction.
His responsibilities encompass the entire Group Finance function, including financial planning, capital management, business performance analysis, governance, and reporting. Additionally, Deepak leads the Bank’s initiatives in Group strategy formulation, investor relations, taxation, economic analysis, and strategic sourcing and procurement. His remit also includes overseeing ADCB’s sustainability strategy and its implementation.
Before joining ADCB, Deepak honed his expertise over 15 years at Standard Chartered Bank, holding a number of senior positions across the Middle East and South Korea. His earlier career included tenures with Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he gained extensive experience in assurance, advisory, and technical services across the Middle East and India.
As Group Chief Financial Officer, Deepak plays a pivotal role in driving the financial resilience and strategic growth of ADCB through a focus on value creation and enhancing efficiency.
Deepak holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) degree from the University of Delhi, India, and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (FCA) as well as a Fellow Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers, UK (FCT).
Director Mashael Alamoodi
Mashael Alamoodi was appointed as a Board Director of Al Hilal Bank in 2024.
She has over two decades of experience in human resources and organisational management across various sectors. Mashael began her career at Emirates NBD in 2004 and subsequently gained valuable experience in diverse industries, including defence and energy.
She joined ADCB in March 2014 and has held a number of positions in Human Resources, including her current role as Executive Head of Centralised HR Operations. Throughout her career, Mashael has been instrumental in driving strategic initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness, demonstrating an ability to align human resource strategies with overall business objectives.
Mashael has consistently prioritised employee well-being and talent development and is recognised for her deep understanding of organisational behaviour and ability to foster an inclusive, high-performance culture. She leverages this broad expertise to promote Al Hilal Bank’s strategic objectives. Mashael gained a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences in E-commerce from Dubai Women’s College and completed an Advanced Human Resource Executive programme at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, USA.
Director Omran Taimour
Omran Taimour was appointed as a Board Director of Al Hilal Bank in 2024.
He currently serves as the Executive Head of Branch Distribution at ADCB, a position he has held since 2023.
With over 25 years of experience in the banking and finance sector, Omran has held a variety of senior management roles across ADCB’s Retail Banking Group. He is responsible for driving key strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience, optimising branch operations, and implementing effective distribution strategies aligned with the Group’s longterm vision.
He brings deep expertise in operational excellence and customer service, playing an instrumental role in supporting the integration and strategic direction of Al Hilal Bank. Omran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Accounting from Ashbourne University.
Director Abdulla Al Shamsi
External appointments:
- NMC Healthcare, Director (2025)
Abdulla Abdul Aziz AlShamsi was appointed as a Board Director of Al Hilal Bank in 2024.
He serves as ADCB’s Group Chief Business Officer, responsible for orchestrating strategic initiatives that are essential and core to successfully delivering the Bank’s growth aspirations and strategy. Prior to joining ADCB, Eng. Abdulla served as the Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), where he led the organisation’s efforts to grow and diversify Abu Dhabi’s economy through private sector investment.
Before his role at ADIO, Eng. Abdulla spent 16 years at Mubadala Investment Company, where he held several senior positions. As the Director of UAE Investments, he managed investments in ‘national champions’, fostering industrial and commercial clusters, and partnering with global entities. He also led Mubadala’s Healthcare, Real Estate and Infrastructure platforms, heading the establishment of Mubadala Health and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, as well as the development of Al Maryah Island, home to Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).
Eng. Abdulla’s extensive experience in strategic investments and economic development positions him well to drive ADCB’s growth initiatives and contribute to the Bank’s ongoing success. Eng. Abdulla holds a Master’s degree in Architecture (post-professional) from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University, both in the United States. He has also undertaken executive education programmes at both Harvard University and Stanford University.