Having started her career at the National Bank of Kuwait, one of the region’s largest financial institutions, as a trainee, Sheikh Al Bahar has gone on to become one of Kuwait’s most high-profile businesswomen.  Today, as the CEO, Sheikha Al Bahar manages a portfolio of $16bn and is responsible for loans business, marketing, investment banking and treasury. She also specialises in large and structured finance transactions and contributes to strategy and planning.