{"id":11692,"date":"2025-11-03T06:29:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=11692"},"modified":"2025-11-03T06:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T04:29:57","slug":"a-people-first-shift-invest-bank-appoints-ali-sajwani-as-chief-human-capital-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=11692&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"A People-First Shift: Invest Bank Appoints Ali Sajwani as Chief Human Capital Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Invest Bank today announced the appointment of <\/span><b>Ali Sajwani<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> as <\/span><b>Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a move that underscores the bank\u2019s bold commitment to putting people and leadership at the center of its transformation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With over 25 years of experience in financial institutions across the region, Ali brings deep insight into building strong cultures, shaping high-impact leadership teams, and aligning people strategy with performance. He joins Invest Bank at a defining moment, as the institution continues its journey to become more agile, future-fit, and talent-driven.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Edris Al Rafi, CEO of Invest Bank<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, said:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cGreat institutions are built on great people. Ali\u2019s appointment reflects our belief that human capital is not a function, it\u2019s a force. We are excited to welcome a leader who understands how to unlock potential, drive change, and build a culture that empowers everyone to lead from where they stand.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ali\u2019s career spans nationalization initiatives, cultural transformation, leadership development, and organizational restructuring, all rooted in a people-first mindset. At Citibank, he helped shape workforce strategies that responded to evolving business needs while reinforcing long-term leadership pipelines. 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