THE MIDDLE EAST’S
30. Mohammed Ismail Al Emadi
Designation: Group CEO
Company: Lesha Bank Group
Nationality: Qatari
Headquarters: Qatar
Al Emadi assumed his current position in 2023. Lesha Bank Group is the first independent Sharia-compliant investment bank authorized by QFCRA and is listed on the Qatar Stock Exchange, with $3.7 billion in assets under management in 2025, an increase of 52% compared to 2024. In February 2026, Lesha Bank served as a joint lead manager for AlRayan Bank’s inaugural $137.4 million three-year green sukuk issuance. Al Emadi also chairs Oryx Corniche Developments and Lesha Aviation Capital while serving as a board advisor at Qatar Academy Msheireb.