Mrs. Zeeba Majeed Askar is a leading banking professional, with more than two decades of experience driving strategic growth across finance and real estate. She currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB), where she leads initiatives that strengthen the industry’s contribution to national development and global competitiveness.

Throughout her career, Zeeba has held senior roles in strategic asset management, private equity, corporate finance, and sustainable development investments. She is widely recognised for her thought leadership in sustainable finance and governance, having contributed to shaping policy dialogues and regulatory perspectives in Bahrain and the wider MENA region.

Her academic and professional credentials reflect the same rigour that defines her leadership. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from Delaware, USA, a CFA Charterholder, and holds an Executive MBA from the University of Bahrain. She has also earned the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing, underscoring her standing as a regional authority on responsible and sustainable finance.

Beyond her executive roles, Zeeba is an influential speaker at regional and international forums. Her insights on financial strategy, capital markets, taxation, and sustainability.