Ali Al Najjar
Chief Executive Officer

Ali Al Najjar is Al Ansari Exchange’s Chief Executive Officer with over 23 years of experience in the exchange industry. He has a proven track record of driving operational excellence and fostering business growth in dynamic market environments. He plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of the company’s services, spearheading the growth and diversification initiatives, demonstrably propelling the company’s leading market position.

Aside from overseeing the exchange business, Ali ensures that the company adheres to the highest standards of governance, regulatory compliance and risk mitigation in his capacity as the Manager in Charge for Al Ansari Exchange, serving as the primary contact for the Central Bank of the UAE.

Ali brings a wealth of expertise in optimising commercial strategies, managing risks and enhancing financial performance, encompassing Operations in Back Office and Branches, Treasury, Cards, Business Development, Corporate Relations and Digital Channels. He leverages his strong collaborative leadership style and skills to guide diverse departments and his analytical approach to optimise digital channels.

Ali holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Al Yarmouk University in Jordan.

Georgette Yousef
Chief Human Resources Officer

Georgette Yousef is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) responsible for leading on all aspects of Human Resources within Al Ansari Exchange’s portfolio, which consists of over 3000 people across over 200 branches. She works closely with all business functions to ensure our teams develop and thrive, providing expertise in areas of culture and executive coaching.

Prior to joining Al Ansari Exchange, Georgette held the position of Director of Human Resources and Support Service at Amanat Holdings PJSC, a publicly listed company on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). In this role, Georgette worked closely with the CEO and the senior management team to lead the development and execution of a business and culture transformation strategy that led the way for the organization to become an employer of choice within the GCC market.

Georgette, holds a Diploma in Human Resources Practice – CIPD from Oakwood International, UK.  She brings with her a wealth of over 22 years of experience in the Human Resources sector.  She strongly believes in empowering people to drive excellence from within.

Ashraf Moussad Abdel Hafez Ahmed
Chief Corporate Services Officer

Ashraf Moussad is the Chief Corporate Services Officer (CCSO). He is in charge of the company’s network expansion, leasing, projects, procurement, logistics, and facilities management.

In addition to the above Ashraf was leading the Human Capital, Administration and Legal functions of Al Ansari Exchange for the past 8 years prior to this new role.

He is a seasoned professional with almost 3 decades of comprehensive experience in leading strategic human resources management, administration, leasing, quality management and training with prominent some of the conglomerate groups in the UAE, Kuwait, Egypt and KSA such as DAMAS Jewelry, Sharjah Cooperative Society, Corinthia Palace Group and Shamil Group.

Ashraf holds a post graduate diploma in strategic human resource management from the American University. He is a certified ISO auditor and has a diploma in Lean Management.

Viswanath Ramasubramanian
Chief Internal Auditor

Viswanath Ramasubramanian is the Chief Internal Auditor.  He is responsible for leading the Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud and Enterprise Risk Management services, working closely alongside the leadership team to develop strong governance across the company’s portfolio.

Viswanath has over 25 years of experience in leading internal audit, regulatory compliance, banking operations, governance, risk management, fraud investigation and business advisory services in leading banking and financial services industry spanning across the Middle East & Asia Pacific region.

He is a Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He is also a Certified Financial Crime Specialist, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Certified Internal Auditor.

Bruno Lopes
Chief Technology Officer

Bruno Lopes is the Chief Technology Officer, responsible for driving Al Ansari Exchange’s technology strategy, delivery and support to ensure secure, scalable, and innovative customer experiences across all channels.

With over 28 years of experience, Bruno has led major Digital Transformations, Business Growth, and Product Management initiatives for leading FinTech organisations in the Middle East, Africa and Europe, including Network International and Fidelity Information Services (FIS). His career reflects a deep understanding of diverse markets and technology landscapes in banking and payments.

Bruno holds a master’s degree in software engineering from the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

Suhail Hoosain
Chief Financial Officer

Suhail Hoosain is the Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO), responsible for overseeing Al Ansari Exchange’s financial strategy, planning, and performance, while driving initiatives that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

With over 18 years of global experience across South Africa, the United Kingdom, the USA and the UAE in financial services, banking, FinTech, and audit, including Deem Finance, First National Bank, and PwC. Suhail has led complex financial initiatives, including business turnarounds, management of large-scale P&L’s and balance sheets, execution of a multi-million-dollar asset-backed securitisation, finance function transformations, and strategic partnership models.

Suhail is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy and a Bachelor of Commerce degree, both from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. In addition, he has also completed executive education in Digital Transformation – Platform Strategies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).