Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced significant changes to its leadership team, including the appointment of Sahar Waheed as Deputy CEO and Chief Operations Officer (COO). In her new role, Sahar will oversee the bank's operations, legal and corporate affairs, human resources, administration, properties, and procurement functions.

With over 18 years of experience in the banking sector, Sahar has held various key positions at BML, including Head of Strategic Planning and Change Management, and most recently, as People and Change Director. She holds a BSc in Economics and Economic History from the London School of Economics and Political Science, an LLM in Commercial Law, and a Chartered Banker professional qualification from the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers.

In addition to Sahar’s appointment, BML announced several other changes to its executive management team as part of its efforts to align its organizational structure with long-term strategic goals. These include:

1. Nandana Senevirathne, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
2. Gary Laughton, Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
3. Adly Ahmed Didi, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who will oversee the bank's technology strategy and digital transformation
4. Moosa Nimal, Chief Business Officer (CBO), responsible for corporate, business, and personal banking
5. Rashfa Jaufar, Chief Credit Officer (CCO), who will lead credit risk management, recoveries, and credit administration
6. Aishath Zamra Zahir, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), in charge of marketing, customer services, and project management
7. Hassan Kalaam, Chief Islamic Banking Officer (CIBO), who will lead BML Islamic’s business and personal banking

Commenting on the appointments, Mohamed Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of BML, expressed confidence in the team’s ability to drive the bank’s vision forward. "Our commitment to fostering local talent is evident in these key leadership appointments. Each individual brings unparalleled expertise in their respective areas, and their proven capabilities and understanding of the Maldives banking landscape will drive our vision of supporting individuals, businesses, and communities across the country," he said.