One of Saudi Arabia’s most powerful women just got a whole lot more powerful (and inspiring).<\/p>\n
Lubna Olayan, was recently announced as the first-ever chairwoman of a publicly-listed local bank<\/h3>\n
The news comes after the Saudi British Bank (SABB) and Alawwal Bank confirmed that they have become one entity following a historic merger – now forming the third largest bank (by assets) in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
Olayan is the CEO of Olayan Financing Company (OFC) and oversees more than 40 companies under a family-run finance business.<\/p>\n She joined her family firm in 1983 as the first and only woman. Since then, more than 400 women have joined the company’s team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n