Sohaila Rahman has been appointed as the Chief Legal and Governance Officer at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba). Rahman, a UK-qualified lawyer, brings over two decades of experience to her new role. Her career includes significant positions in both private practice and in-house legal departments across the UK, UAE, and Bahrain. She has provided legal advice to financial institutions, real estate developers, and multinational companies on various matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and real estate development.
Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, expressed his satisfaction with the appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Sohaila to the Alba family. Her deep understanding of the legal frameworks and strong advisory capabilities in diverse sectors will strengthen Alba’s legal and governance functions, ensuring Alba’s continued commitment to best practices.”
Ali Al Baqali, Chief Executive Officer of Alba, also commented on Rahman’s appointment: “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 shared her enthusiasm for joining the company: “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.”
Rahman holds a 2:1 LLB Law degree from the University of Reading in the UK and completed her Legal Practice Course at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. She is an exclusive contributor on Employment Law in Bahrain for LexisNexis Middle East and was awarded the Author Award in 2019.
