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Rahman Joins Alba as Legal Head Diversity milestone for Alba
TDT| Manama
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has appointed Sohaila Rahman as its new Chief Legal and Governance Officer, effective on Sunday. The move represents a strategic addition to the company's executive leadership and a meaningful step toward stronger gender representation in Bahrain's industrial sector.
Rahman, a UK-qualified lawyer with over two decades of experience, will lead Alba's legal and governance functions. She brings with her a global perspective shaped by work across the UK, UAE and Bahrain, advising on corporate, M&A, and regulatory matters.
Legal and governance credentials
Her career includes senior roles at Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Baker McKenzie, and Al Tamimi & Company. She also served in-house at The Bahrain Petroleum Company and Eagle Hills Diyar Company, focusing on legal matters such as mergers, compliance, and real estate transactions.
'We are delighted to welcome Sohaila to the Alba family,' said Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of Alba's Board of Directors. 'Her deep understanding of legal frameworks and strong advisory capabilities in diverse sectors will strengthen Alba's legal and governance functions, ensuring continued commitment to best practices.'
Strategic fit
Ali Al Baqali, Alba's Chief Executive Officer, described the appointment as part of Alba's strategy to attract world-class talent to drive the company's strategic goals. 'Sohaila's appointment is a testament to Alba's commitment to attracting top-tier talent to our C-suite. Her leadership will bring invaluable perspectives, strengthening our collective ability to achieve our strategic objectives and drive Alba forward.'
Rahman said she looked forward to contributing to the company's future. 'I am honoured to join the Alba Executive team and contribute to the Company's ongoing success. I look forward to leveraging my legal and governance expertise to support Alba's ambitious vision and further strengthen its position as a global industry leader.'
Aligned with ESG goals
Rahman holds a 2:1 LLB Law degree from the University of Reading and completed her Legal Practice Course at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. She is also known in the region for her work on employment law and is a LexisNexis Middle East contributor, having received the 2019 Author Award.
