KFH recently honored a group of its employees who successfully completed the Harvard Executive Development Program. This program is part of the "Kafa'a" initiative, a collaboration between the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and Kuwaiti banks, which aims to train and prepare national employees through the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS).

A ceremony was held to honor the individuals, hosted with the support of the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait and Chairman of the IBS, Basel Ahmed Al-Haroon. Other attendees included KFH Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Zeyad Abdullah Al Omar, KFH Executive Manager Talent Management, Mohammed Al-Musalam, along with representatives from Kuwaiti banks and several other officials.

The Harvard Executive Development Program, titled "Navigating the Future: Leading Financial Institutions in an Era of Innovation and Transformation," aims to enhance the skills of executive leaders in the banking and financial industry. The program focuses on key areas such as the impact of the increasing popularity of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments, the significance of utilizing modern tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning, data-driven risk management, and the potential of FinTech in driving successful digital transformation.

The 6-day program delved into key topics like fostering innovation for organizational change, enhancing communication and leadership skills in challenging situations, and promoting collaboration and unity among diverse talents. Each day featured top-level meetings and engaging sessions led by Harvard Business School faculty.

KFH Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Zeyad Abdullah Al Omar, congratulated KFH employees who graduated from the Executive Leadership Development Program in collaboration with Harvard Business School.

He emphasized KFH's commitment to cultivating a new generation of national banking leaders. These leaders will be equipped with the necessary skills to uphold KFH's reputation and spearhead progress within both KFH and the Islamic banking sector.

"KFH's leading position in Kuwait and its global standing as the second-largest Islamic bank require a skilled workforce that can adapt, innovate, and evolve in the dynamic banking landscape. To enhance skills, improve the work environment, and boost productivity, actively sharing knowledge and expertise with each manager's team is essential." Al Omar said.