Mashreq, one of UAE’s leading banking groups, has announced the appointment of Ashfaq Bandey as the Executive Vice President and Global Talent Acquisition Head, effective from May 2024.

In his new role, Ashfaq brings over 21 years of HR leadership and advisory experience across the banking and government sectors. He joined the bank in 2006 as the Recruitment Manager for wholesale and international banking and was elevated into key roles, including Vice President & HR Business Partner and Senior Vice President and Senior People Advisory & Business Partnering positions over the last 18 years. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Planning and Performance Manager for the Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom for three years.

On the academic front, Ashfaq holds an MA degree in HR Management and Strategic HR from Middlesex University and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Lincoln. He also completed certifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, UK, and a certificate in Strategic HR Business Partner Programme from the Human Capital Institute, USA. His core competencies include recruitment, talent management, total rewards, performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, and strategic HR.

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Announcing the promotion of Ashfaq on LinkedIn, the bank posted, “Mashreq is pleased to announce the appointment of Ashfaq Bandey as the Head of Talent Acquisition for Mashreq globally. Ashfaq will be responsible for shaping the Talent Acquisition strategy for the coming years, and he will play a crucial role in attracting, sustaining, and developing our talent pool and strengthening our brand globally. In his new role, Ashfaq will aim at supporting the bank’s strategic objectives, driving innovation and technology adoption, and process improvements within the People & Intellectual Capital Group.

Ashfaq brings 21 years of overall experience, of which 18 years have been with Mashreq. He is a well-rounded HR professional who has led key strategic projects in the organisation and shaped people strategies alongside various businesses & functions. Please join us in wishing him success in the new role!”