Raja Al Mazrouei: A Trailblazer in UAE’s Financial Services.

Raja Al Mazrouei is the Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company. Her journey with ECI began when she joined as a board member in January 2022. By November of the same year, she was appointed Managing Director, and in January 2023, she stepped into the role of Acting CEO. By September 2024, she had officially taken on the position of CEO, further solidifying her leadership in the financial sector.
With over two decades of experience in financial services and technology, Al Mazrouei has been a prominent figure in driving digital transformation within the UAE. Before her tenure at ECI, she served as the Executive Vice President of the DIFC FinTech Hive, where her efforts were pivotal in establishing one of the region’s most successful fintech ecosystems. Her strategic vision and ability to foster innovation have made a lasting impact on the hashtag#fintech landscape.
Al Mazrouei’s leadership has not gone unnoticed, as she has received numerous accolades, including recognition among the “Top 100 CEOs in the Middle East” and being listed as one of the “100 Most Powerful Businesswomen” by Forbes Middle East . These honors reflect her influence and contributions to the industry.
Academically, Al Mazrouei holds an MBA in Global Leadership and Management from the United Arab Emirates University. She has also enhanced her education through programs at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, London Business School University of California, Berkeley , Singularity University and Hawkamah Institute for Governance.
In addition to her professional commitments, she serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, the Harvard Business School MENA Advisory, Al Masraf Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade and Zand digital bank, further demonstrating her dedication to leadership and governance in the financial sector.

Raja Al Mazrouei continues to be a driving force in the UAE, championing innovation and fostering growth within the financial services landscape. Her vision and commitment to excellence mark her as a key player in shaping the future of finance in the region.