19-05-2025
CEO programme: RAM celebrates achievements of 35 C-suite executives
MUSCAT: The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) celebrated the achievements of 35 C-suite executives, all private sector leaders, who recently completed the National CEO Programme. Held under the auspices of Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal al Busaidy, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Academy of Management, the graduation ceremony reflected Oman's ongoing commitment to enhance leadership capabilities at the national level, which is in line with the priorities of Oman Vision 2040 and the directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to invest in human capital and strengthen institutional excellence.
The National CEO Programme is a flagship initiative designed to equip private sector executives with the tools to lead effectively in today's complex and dynamic work environment. The participants undertook an eight-month immersive learning journey consisting of five core modules, interactive workshops, coaching sessions, field visits and exposure to global business trends.
Hiba al Hinai, Programme Manager at the Royal Academy of Management, emphasised the national significance of the National CEO Programme and its alignment with Oman's ambition to empower future-ready leaders. She noted that since the launch of the programme in 2014, the National CEO Programme underscored the requirement for continued investment in executive talent to boost the private sector's competitiveness and inspire future generations.
Helen Kerkentzes, Associate Dean for Executive Education at LBS, praised the fruitful collaboration with RAM, enabling the delivery of a truly distinguished learning experience. She expressed her pride in the partnership and commended the joint efforts that contributed to the programme's success.
Eng Hamad bin Abdullah al Maamari, Executive General Manager, Technical Services and Decarbonisation Executive, Oman LNG, reflected on the transformative nature of the experience he shared with his fellow participants. He highlighted several key moments during the programme that significantly shaped their leadership development and broadened their strategic perspective. In his closing remarks, he extended his appreciation to the teams at RAM and LBS, as well as the subject matter experts, speakers and facilitators who enriched the programme with global insights and international best practices.
Reflecting on his experience, Adnan bin Ahmed al Shuaili, Co-founder and CEO of eMushrif, said, 'The programme offered a series of enriching hands-on experiences, including in-depth case studies of leading global corporations and insights into how strategic decisions are made. It also featured immersive field visits that introduced us to international business cultures, making it an exceptional executive programme.'
Dukhan bin Abdullah al Foori, Corporate Planning Manager at CCED, added, 'It was a privilege to join this inspiring community of national leaders. Beyond the skills and knowledge gained, the programme transformed my understanding of leadership.' Yousuf bin Ahmed al Busaidy, Senior Legal Counsel, Co-Founder, and Deputy Manager at Asyad, commented, 'The National CEO Programme was a defining moment in my career. Its rigorous academic content and diverse practical experiences have equipped me with the mindset and tools required to contribute actively to Oman's development and long-term prosperity.'
