THE MIDDLE EAST’S

34. Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi

Designation: CEO
Company: Lesha Bank
Nationality: Qatari
Headquarters: Qatar

Al Emadi was appointed to his current role in 2023, before which he had been the group chief business officer at AlRayan Bank. Lesha Bank recorded assets under management of $2.4 billion in 2024. In October 2024, it completed the acquisition of Bereke Bank in Kazakhstan for over $134.9 million. Lesha Bank announced its $46.2 million exit from David Morris International in August 2024. Al Emadi is also the chairman of Oryx Corniche Developments.