Bank of Maldives has made significant changes to its leadership structure, including the appointment of Sahar Waheed as Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer (COO).

In her new role, Sahar will lead a range of critical functions, including banking operations, legal and corporate affairs, human resources, administration, properties, and procurement. With over 18 years of experience in the banking sector, Sahar has previously held important positions at the Bank, including Head of Strategic Planning and Change Management, and People and Change Director. She holds a BSc in Economics and Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as an LLM in Commercial Law and a Chartered Banker qualification.

Along with Sahar's appointment, the Bank also announced the formation of a new executive management team aimed at aligning its organizational structure with long-term strategic goals. The new appointments include:

  • Nandana Senevirathne as Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Gary Laughton as Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
  • Adly Ahmed Didi as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), overseeing technology strategy and digital transformation
  • Moosa Nimal as Chief Business Officer (CBO), responsible for corporate, business, and personal banking
  • Rashfa Jaufar as Chief Credit Officer (CCO), leading credit risk management and recoveries
  • Aishath Zamra Zahir as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), responsible for marketing and customer services
  • Hassan Kalaam as Chief Islamic Banking Officer (CIBO), leading BML Islamic’s operations.

Commenting on these changes, Mohamed Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of Bank of Maldives, highlighted the Bank's commitment to nurturing local talent. He expressed confidence that the new leadership team, with their deep expertise and understanding of the local banking landscape, will drive the Bank's vision of supporting individuals, businesses, and communities across the Maldives.