While the younger generation is AI-ready, the real challenge lies with those resistant to change or lacking flexibility. Organisations need to ensure their people understand, apply, and evolve with AI.
With over three decades of corporate banking and governance expertise, Van Der Tol is widely recognized for his ability to lead organisations through complex environments while maintaining a strong customer-centric and performance-driven culture.
All three leaders will play a key role in strengthening the WBG's presence across these emerging markets in the Middle East, supporting both private and public development priorities in line with the national goals of each country.
Abdullah Abdulaziz Alznaedi was named the successor to then Group CEO Thamer AlMuhid, who stepped down after over five years of service to the company.
It is also seen as a strategic move to counter the talent drain to Meta, which has reportedly offered compensation packages of up to $100 million to lure OpenAI researchers.
While the younger generation is AI-ready, the real challenge lies with those resistant to change or lacking flexibility. Organisations need to ensure their people understand, apply, and evolve with AI.