Zaina Al Zayani

Supported by her extensive expertise in strategy and business development, Mrs. Al Zayani oversees the development of NBB’s growth strategy. She engages in identifying and developing growth opportunities for the Bank through organic and inorganic initiatives, including transaction support for the BisB acquisition in 2020. Zaina also leads post-acquisition management related to integration planning and implementation. She is currently responsible for the development of the Bank’s 3-year growth strategy, as well as aligning and monitoring the execution of the roadmap across functions. Zaina is responsible for identification and pursual of in-organic growth opportunities through Mergers & Acquisitions in alignment with the Group’s inorganic growth strategy. In addition, she manages the proprietary equity portfolio of the Bank and seeks strategic investments and exit opportunities as aligned with the Bank’s strategy. Moreover, Zaina drives the sustainability strategy to ensure the effective application of associated governance metrics across the organisation and Its adherence to local and international standards.

Zaina has over 20 years of experience in providing transaction support for M&A, investment management as well as compliance. Prior to her current position, she assumed several managerial roles including Head of Exchange of Financial Information at the Central Bank of Bahrain, Manager at Ernst &Young and a private investment holding company.  She holds an MBA from DePaul University, USA, a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Concordia University, Canada and is certified with an ICA International Diploma in Compliance.

Zaina is a mentor in INJAZ Bahrain’s Entaliq programme and is an active member of the Innovation Team with initiatives focused on fostering a culture of innovation within the organisation and the community.