Ms. Laila Al-Jefairi

Laila Al-Jefairi was appointed Director of the Professional Services Sector at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) in December 2024. Prior to this role, she served as Vice President of Business Development from February 2020, where she played a key role in driving the Centre’s growth strategy. Laila joined QFC in 2016 as Head of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Companies Limited by Guarantee (LLCs (G)), before advancing to Business Development Manager. In these roles, she was instrumental in developing strategies to identify prospective clients, explore new sectors and markets, and improve operational efficiency, sales, and business development processes. Before joining QFC, Laila served as a Financial Analyst at Qatar Central Bank (QCB), where she led the implementation of strategic initiatives and evaluated real estate investment opportunities in London and Europe. Earlier in her career, she worked as an Investor Services Officer at Qatar National Bank (QNB). Laila holds a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from Qatar University and a Master of Science in Accounting and Business Management from Brunel University, UK.