Manama: Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain has announced the successful graduation of the second cohort of its Women Leadership Program, reflecting the bank’s ongoing commitment to developing national talent and fostering a corporate leadership culture based on competence, diversity, and investment in human capital.
The second phase of the program saw the participation of 32 women leaders from various departments within the bank. Over the course of a month, they completed a specialised training program designed to enhance their leadership skills, develop their collaborative and organisational capabilities, and cultivate a culture of innovation, following the success of the program’s first cohort.
With the completion of the second phase of the Women Leadership Program, the number of participants who successfully graduated has risen to 55 women leaders, representing approximately 60% of the women holding management positions at the bank. The program achieved outstanding results, reflecting the positive impact of its training and practical content. The second cohort recorded a success rate of 4.9 out of 5, affirming the program’s effectiveness in preparing leadership cadres capable of contributing to the bank’s objectives and enhancing its future readiness.
The program is part of a comprehensive set of initiatives implemented by KFH – Bahrain to develop its national workforce and cultivate future leaders capable of keeping pace with the rapid changes in the banking sector. KFH – Bahrain continues to invest in professional and developmental programs that enhance leadership readiness and establish a comprehensive corporate culture, in line with its vision of achieving sustainable growth and performance excellence.
“The success of the second cohort of the Women Leaders Program represents a significant milestone in our efforts to build a strong leadership system based on competence and adaptability to future changes. The program was designed to provide participants with a comprehensive development experience that combines knowledge, practical application, and the exchange of expertise, thereby enhancing their readiness to assume greater responsibilities and contribute effectively towards the bank’s objectives,” Dana Bukhamas, Group Head of Human Resources, Transformation, and Development at KFH – Bahrain, said.
“We are proud of the outstanding level demonstrated by the participants throughout the program and the positive results achieved in terms of leadership skills development and strengthened cooperation across different departments. The high demand for the program and the success of its first two phases underscore the importance of continuing to invest in qualitative initiatives that support capacity building and foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the bank.”
“We will continue to launch specialised development initiatives that meet the needs of the next phase and prepare qualified leaders equipped with the necessary skills and vision to support the bank’s progress and enhance its competitiveness. This stems from our belief that investing in human resources is the foundation of success and sustainability.”
