H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei

CEO at Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI)

Raja Al Mazrouei, an accomplished leader in the world of finance and technology, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), where her visionary leadership has been instrumental in reshaping the landscape of trade credit insurance and bolstering the UAE's position as a global trading powerhouse.

Since her appointment in late 2022, Raja has reinvigorated ECI with a fresh perspective. Her astute understanding of advanced technology has enabled her to craft innovative strategies that have become the driving force behind ECI's transformative goals. These initiatives not only support exporters and national development but also fortify the UAE's stature as a dynamic global trading hub.

Under Raja's stewardship, ECI is embracing innovation and excellence as its guiding principles. She places a strong emphasis on the acceleration of digitization in trade credit insurance and financing. As the federal export credit company, ECI maintains a resolute commitment to sustainable trade, emphasizing diversification strategies and catalyzing SME growth to bolster the UAE's economic contribution.

Raja's illustrious career spans executive roles at renowned, multi-sector organizations including Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Holding, National Bonds Corporation, and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Her tenure as the Executive Vice President of DIFC FinTech Hive is particularly noteworthy, as she played a pivotal role in establishing the region's most successful and innovative FinTech ecosystem.

Educated with an MBA in Global Leadership and Management from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Raja stands as one of the pioneering Emirati women who embraced technology early in her career. Her quest for knowledge has taken her to renowned institutions such as Harvard Business School, London Business School, University of California at Berkeley, Singularity University, and Hawkamah Institute for Corporate Governance.

Beyond her role at ECI, Raja serves on the boards of several prestigious organizations, including Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, Al Ansari Financial Services, Zand Digital Bank, Al Masraf Bank, and Ittihad International Investments. She is also appointed as the Chair for Harvard Business School Middle East and North Africa Advisory Board (MENAAB). Her exceptional leadership has garnered her recognition as one of the “Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East" (2023) and “100 Most Powerful Businesswomen" (2023) by Forbes Middle East, "50 Inspiring Business Leaders" (2023), and "Women of Influence in the Arab World" (2021) by Arabian Business, along with the honor of being named among the "50 Most Influential Women in Middle East Finance" (2019) by Dow Jones.

With a relentless pursuit of excellence, Raja Al Mazrouei continues to shape the future of trade credit insurance, technology, and sustainable trade