The QFC Regulatory Authority (QFCRA) has announced the appointment of Eisa Ahmed Abdulla as chief operating officer and managing director, and Fatma Abdulrahman al-Meer as director of finance.
In his new role, Abdulla is responsible for the Corporate Services division, including office of the General Counsel, operations, information technology, human resources, organisational development, corporate communications, translation, and the QFCRA’s nationalisation programme.
Previously assigned as chief administrative officer at the QFCRA, Abdulla joined the organisation in June 2014 from a major telecommunications provider in Qatar, bringing with him more than 20 years of management experience from various industries, including telecommunications, energy, and transportation.
A graduate of the University of Bradford School of Engineering, Design, and Technology (UK), Abdulla holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Telecommunication, and Internet Engineering degree. His professional memberships include Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a diploma in Human Resources Practice from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Abdulla’s appointment follows the retirement of Otello Sturino, chief financial officer and managing director, corporate services for the past four years.
As director of finance, al-Meer will be reporting to the CEO. She began her career in finance in January 2010 as a graduate trainee at the QFCRA.
She is a graduate of Leeds University, UK with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance. In late 2014, al-Meer received the highest marks in Qatar on her exam for professional certification from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - Operational Level.
Michael Ryan, CEO of the QFCRA, said: “With the retirement of Otello Sturino, we are very pleased to expand Eisa’s responsibilities as a member of our senior leadership team. Eisa has proven himself to be a knowledgeable and strategic leader at the Regulatory Authority. Among other things, Eisa will play a critical role in the future development of the Regulatory Authority and our nationalisation efforts.
“Fatma Abdulrahman al-Meer has been with the Regulatory Authority for six years, and in that time, has demonstrated her superior capabilities time and again as a leader and an expert in finance. We are fortunate that she chose to develop her career with us, and look forward to her continuing advancement on our senior leadership team.
The appointments of Eisa and Fatma will continue to build a legacy of financial regulation in Qatar while strengthening our team with the national expertise that will see Qatar well equipped for the decades ahead.”