Adel Al Shirawi is a seasoned HR executive with over two decades of strategic leadership experience in the banking and financial services sector. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and Head of HR Business Partnering at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the Middle East's largest bank. Adel oversees the human capital agenda for the Investment Banking Group, Global Markets, Assets Management, and Global Private Banking.

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Recognized for his ability to align people strategies with business priorities, Adel has been instrumental in shaping organizational performance across high-impact financial divisions. His expertise in banking spans investment banking, financial markets, corporate finance, asset management, private banking, and retail banking - equipping him to deliver tailored HR solutions that drive sustainable growth on the people agenda and talent progression. 

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Adel is a qualified leadership coach and holds a CIPD level 5 credential. He earned his bachelor's degree in business and HR management from Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in Dubai and has completed the prestigious Pioneer Leadership Program with Harvard - a globally recognized development experience for high-impact leaders.

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With a proven record of transforming HR into a value-creating function, Adel is deeply committed to fostering a culture of performance, innovation, and leadership excellence. His approach blends strategic insight, organizational design, and coaching to empower leaders and teams at all levels.

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