Top honour for Alba CFO

Manama : Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s - the Bahrain-based international aluminium smelter - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ali Al Baqali has been named in the top 50 of the “Who’s Who in Middle Eastern Finance 2016” list announced by the well-known Global Finance magazine.

This is a top honour for Ali Al Baqali who is amongst the five CFOs in Bahrain featured in this list.

The “Who’s Who in Middle Eastern Finance” is an exclusive annual resource that recognises the 50 most influential, creative, and powerful people in the Middle Eastern business and financial communities. 

Congratulating Ali Al Baqali, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray said, “It is a moment of pride for us that Ali has been recognised as a one of the leaders in the Region’s financial list. Ali is a highly experienced finance executive whose experience in Alba spans over two decades; his rise to the ranks is a great example of our philosophy to promote from within. Throughout his career, Ali has demonstrated excellence and developed into an exemplary leader.”

Ali was appointed as Alba’s CFO in June 2013. He holds an MBA from the French Arabian Business School/ESSEC, and is a Professional member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), UK and a Board member of Tenmou, The First Bahraini Business Angels Company.