As Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Emirates NBD, and Chairman of Emirates Islamic and Emirates NBD Egypt, Mr Al Qassim plays a prominent role in shaping the future direction of these prestigious institutions. His senior level financial experience includes a period as General Manager at the National Bank of Dubai, during which he was an architect for new strategies in retail and corporate banking as well as treasury and trade finance. His innovations led the bank to become a leading financial institution in the United Arab Emirates.

Mr Al Qassim advocates the recognition and development of local talent. This commitment to nurturing home-grown skills and abilities led him to become one of the founders of the Young Arab Leaders organisation and a board member of the National Human Resources Development Committee in the Banking and Financial Sector.

Mr Al Qassim's leadership role as Chief Executive Officer for wasl Asset Management Group has seen him spearhead asset management, real estate, hospitality and project development. This portfolio of achievement, combined with a wealth of financial sector experience from over 17 years in the banking industry, makes him one of the most experienced CEOs in the region.