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Al Bawaba
18-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Burgan Bank Reiterates Commitment to Women Empowerment at Kuwait Women's Day Forum
As part of its unwavering dedication to employee empowerment, gender equity, and sustainable development, Burgan Bank recently participated in a forum celebrating Kuwait Women's Day. Representing the Bank at the event, titled 'Strategies to Empower Kuwaiti Women in Accordance with the Fifth Goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5)' and held under the patronage and in the presence of H.E. Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, Minister of Social Affairs, Family and Childhood Affairs, was Ms. Danah Faisal AlJasem – General Manager of Corporate Communications and a group of female leaders at Burgan Bank. AlJasem took part in a focused session alongside distinguished female figures to discuss the private sector's role in empowering women, while exploring strategies to help women overcome challenges and barriers in the on her participation in the forum, AlJasem said: 'It was a privilege to join a dialogue that reflects the growing momentum around women empowerment in Kuwait, and to contribute to a conversation that aligns so closely with Burgan Bank's core values and Kuwait's Vision 2035.'She also highlighted Burgan's ongoing commitment to gender equity and employee empowerment, saying: 'At Burgan Bank, fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic necessity for long-term success. Driven by our overall ESG strategy, we believe that true equity provides a work environment with equal opportunities and adheres to fulfilling the employees' needs. Accordingly, Burgan Bank actively supports women in the workplace by expanding opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and financial independence, empowering them to grow on a personal level, support their families, and positively impact the wider economy. This commitment is reflected in equal benefits for women and men, flexible working hours, work-life balance initiatives, and additional self-care leave.'Ms. AlJasem also underscored the importance of translating strategy into measurable progress, highlighting Burgan's achievements in female representation and inclusive workplace practices, noting: 'We view female empowerment as a collaborative effort, shaped by contribution from relevant stakeholders. Within the workplace, we are committed to fostering an environment where women have equal opportunities to thrive and lead. Across society, we actively support initiatives that promote gender equality and provide women with the resources and support they need to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential. Women currently represent 46% of the Bank's employees and 34% of leadership positions, making Burgan Bank a leading financial institution in the local Kuwaiti market. Our current position aligns with the national vision for boosting female representation in public and private sectors.' It is worth mentioning that Burgan Bank continues to invest in initiatives that support the growth of female employees at all levels. In 2024, employees received an average of 33 hours of training, delivered through both digital and in-person platforms. Programs like Empower Her and Lean-In Circle for Women Empowerment provide dedicated mentorship, professional skills, and networking opportunities to help women work toward their goals. Burgan Bank remains committed to enabling more women to pursue leadership positions and guide younger generations of women professionals to follow their lead.
Al Bawaba
06-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Burgan Bank Appoints Danah Faisal AlJasem as General Manager of Corporate Communications
Burgan Bank announced the appointment of Ms. Danah Faisal AlJasem as General Manager of Corporate Communications. This strategic appointment reflects the Bank's ongoing commitment to investing in Kuwait's top national calibers and empowering women in leadership positions as part of its dedicated human capital investment strategy. It also reflects Burgan's strategic focus on enhancing its corporate communications strategy and framework to support its long-term growth objectives. Commenting on this announcement, Mr. Naqeeb Amin, General Manager – Human Resources and Development for the Group at Burgan Bank, said: 'On behalf of Burgan's Board and Executive Management, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Ms. AlJasem on her new role. This appointment underscores our great faith in her rich insight and experience, which we are certain will add a wealth of value to the Bank's dynamic and innovative marketing and communications strategy.'He added: 'Today, Burgan's fast-paced growth, development, and constant adoption of new technologies rests on several key pillars, including our robust and engaging communications with our community and stakeholders, guaranteeing that our business momentum remains harmonious with the market's aspirations and needs. Guided by Burgan's vision to be the most progressive bank in Kuwait, and by our deeply embedded values of ownership, transparency, teamwork, and passion, we are committed to fostering an environment where talent is empowered and potential is realized.'On her part, Ms. AlJasem said: 'I am honored to join the Burgan Bank family during this transformative period, and look forward to contributing to the Bank's vision and success journey, driven by its commitment to digital innovation, customer-centric solutions, and sustainable growth. By enhancing our corporate marketing and communication strategies, we aim to amplify our brand presence and cultivate stronger engagement and connections with our customers, employees, and the broader community.'Ms. AlJasem brings to Burgan Bank over 20 years of experience across the ICT & Telecommunications sector and the Investment Banking sector, with a solid track record in strategic communications, brand management and transformation, public relations, sustainability and stakeholder engagement. Most recently, she held the position of General Manager of Corporate Communications at Kuwait Telecommunications Company (stc), where she spearheaded various areas within the communication arena and played a pivotal role in positioning stc as the preferred digital enabler. Some of her milestone achievements were the transformational launch of 5G, launching entrepreneurial and educational initiatives within the ESG agenda, and launching the rebranding exercise of VIVA to stc to achieve the brand unification and expansion strategy amongst stc Group and to that, Ms. AlJasem started her career at The World Bank in Washington DC before moving back to Kuwait. She then served as Vice President and Head of the Marketing Department at KAMCO Invest, one of Kuwait's leading investment firms, and a subsidiary of KIPCO Group. During her career in investment banking, she was responsible for overseeing the company's brand strategy, driving marketing innovation, and supporting business development efforts through integrated communication addition, Ms. AlJasem served as a member of KIPCO Group's CSR committee as well as the Union of Investment Company's (UIC) marketing committee. She also sat on the committees of Corporate Governance and Business Continuity & Crisis Management at stc. Ms. AlJasem holds a degree from The George Washington University, School of Business, in Washington D.C., USA with a major in Management Information Systems, providing her with a strong academic foundation in business and communications that complements her extensive professional experience.
