Sohaila Rahman named Alba chief legal officer

16/07/2025 02:29 AST

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's largest smelter on one site, has announced the appointment of Sohaila Rahman as its new Chief Legal and Governance Officer effective July 20.

A UK-qualified lawyer, Rahman boasts over 20 years of experience. Her professional background includes significant roles in private practice and in-house legal departments across the UK, UAE, and Bahrain.

She has advised financial institutions, real estate developers, and multinational companies on a wide range of legal matters, including M&A transactions, corporate governance, and real estate development.

Sohaila had earlier held senior positions at Al Tamimi & Company, The Bahrain Petroleum Company, Eagle Hills Diyar Company, KBH Kaanuun, Baker & McKenzie, Clifford Chance LLP, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

"We are delighted to welcome Sohaila to the Alba family," said Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of Alba's Board of Directors.

"Her deep understanding of the legal frameworks and strong advisory capabilities in diverse sectors will strengthen Alba's legal and governance functions, ensuring Alba's continued commitment to best practices," she stated.

CEO Ali Al Baqali said: "Sohaila's appointment is a testament to Alba's commitment to attracting top-tier talent to our C-suite. Her leadership will bring invaluable perspectives, strengthening our collective ability to achieve our strategic objectives and drive Alba forward."

On her new role, Rahman stated: "I am honoured to join the Alba Executive team and contribute to the company's ongoing success. I look forward to leveraging my legal and governance expertise to support Alba's ambitious vision and further strengthen its position as a global industry leader."

Rahman holds a 2:1 LLB Law degree from the University of Reading, UK, and completed her Legal Practice Course at the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice. She is an exclusive contributor to LexisNexis Middle East on Employment Law in Bahrain and was a winner of the Author Award in 2019.

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