(Appointed 2008)

Maryam Al Shorafa is the Chief Corporate Communication Officer at Ajman Bank. As a member of the executive committee, she is responsible for the strategic market positioning of Ajman Bank and leads the enterprise-wide brand and media strategy for both consumer and wholesale banking products and services. In addition, she overseas customer research and analytics as well as wealth management marketing programs for the organization.

With an outstanding all-round experience of nearly two decades, Maryam represents the successful leadership model at Ajman Bank who has been playing an instrumental role in supporting the bank’s vision and long-term growth through her strategic marketing perspective and innovative policy acumen in the most critical areas. She joined Ajman Bank in 2008 and made a major contribution in the launch of the bank in 2009. Ever since, she has progressively risen in her career holding various senior executive positions including Head of Ladies Banking.

Over the years, Maryam has been widely recognized for her professional excellence as well as contribution to society by several prestigious publications and professional accolades. Most recently she was named the ‘Banking Corporate Communications & Marketing Expert of the Year’ by the Corporate Vision Magazine.

A firm believer in the significant role women play in the growth and development of the community, Maryam has been at the forefront of supporting numerous women’s activities and causes serving both corporate and non-profit initiatives. She played an active role as a board member of Ajman Business Women’s Council (operating under the umbrella of Ajman Chamber of Commerce and Industry) for three years that led her to being elected to the position of Secretary General of the council in March 2012. She has also been a board member for the UAE Girls Guides as well as the Pink Caravan Ambassador since 2011.

An Emirati national well-versed in Arabic and English languages, Maryam earned her Higher Diploma in Information Administration from Dubai Women’s College – Higher Colleges of Technology. In 2004 she was presented with a Post Graduate Degree in Educational / Instructional Technology from the University of Southern Queensland.