Bank of Maldives has appointed a new Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs.

The country’s national bank announced Aishath Samah’s appointment to the post on Monday, highlighting that the new appointee has played a pivotal role in fulfilling BML’s corporate governance standards over the years.

Samah had previously served in the bank’s Legal and Corporate Affairs department for over 13 years and most recently filled the position of Head of Legal and Corporate Affairs, prior to her appointment.

She had also served as the Company Secretary of BML since 2009 and has a strong education background alongside extensive professional experience in banking and legal affairs.

Samah’s will continue to serve the post of Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs as well as the Company Secretary.

“I am delighted to welcome Samah to the executive team as our Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs. It is rewarding to add a seasoned local professional to the leadership team in this new role, and I wish Samah the best of luck.” Tim Sawyer, BML’s CEO and Managing Director.

Further, BML announced further amendments to their organization structure including the moving of the card and digital banking business to the newly structured Retail, Business and SME Banking Division, in order to drive BML’s digitalization strategy forward.

BML has also appointed a Chief Compliance Officer in order to enhance the bank’s commitment to keep up with international best practices in risk management.

Mariyam Hameed was appointed as Chief Compliance Officer prior to which she served as the Head of Centralized Services.

BML boasts the largest employer base across the nation with 99% of Maldivians holding positions at the bank.