Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced a significant shift in its executive leadership, appointing Sahar Waheed as the new Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO). Along with her new title, Sahar will manage several critical divisions, including Banking Operations, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Administration and Properties, and Procurement.
With more than 18 years of experience in the banking sector, Sahar brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. She has held key positions at BML, most recently serving as Head of Strategic Planning and Change Management, and later, as People and Change Director. Her academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Master of Laws (LLM), and a Chartered Banker qualification from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.
The Deputy CEO position had been vacant since last month following the resignation of Aishath Nooraddeen.
In addition to Sahar’s appointment, BML also unveiled its new executive management team, which includes several seasoned professionals:
- Adhly Ahmed Didi as Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Moosa Nimal as Chief Business Officer (CBO)
- Rashfa Jaufar as Chief Credit Officer (CCO)
- Aishath Zamha Zahir as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Hassan Kalaam as Chief Islamic Banking Officer (CIBO)
Speaking on these appointments, BML CEO Mohamed Shareef highlighted the bank’s commitment to fostering local talent. “The appointment of highly skilled Maldivians to these leadership roles underscores our focus on developing capable, educated professionals. Each member of the team brings exceptional expertise, positioning us to achieve our vision of serving individuals, businesses, and communities across the Maldives,” Shareef stated.
These changes mark a new chapter for BML as it aims to strengthen its operations and enhance service delivery across the nation.
