Abdulrahman Al Jumaily, Director of Financial Operations & Accounting at Qatar Foundation and Social Representative of the HEC Paris
Doha, Qatar: For Abdulrahman Al Jumaily, Director of Financial Operations & Accounting at Qatar Foundation and Social Representative of the HEC Paris, Doha Executive MBA Class of 2026, leadership is ultimately about the impact an individual creates beyond their immediate responsibilities.
The Executive MBA has encouraged him to approach decisions from different perspectives, considering not only organisational outcomes but also the people, responsibilities and wider impact behind them.
A Qatar University graduate in Accounting, Al Jumaily began his career at Dolphin Energy before joining Qatar Foundation, where he now oversees financial operations, reporting and control mechanisms.
With nearly 20 years of experience in finance, his role at Qatar Foundation has also given him a broader understanding of performance. Founded in 1995, the organisation advances education, research, innovation and community development in support of Qatar’s sustainable development.
“We do not measure success through profitability,” he says. “We measure it through the impact we create for society.”
The idea of impact has consequently become a defining theme of his career.
The idea of pursuing an Executive MBA had been on his mind for years, but career developments repeatedly led him to postpone it. Twice, he reconsidered after receiving a promotion.
Eventually, he realised he could no longer wait.
Joining HEC Paris, Doha meant balancing professional responsibilities, family life and academic demands. For Al Jumaily, however, it was also an opportunity to step outside his comfort zone and broaden his perspective. “I wanted to elevate my skills and take them to another level,” he says.
While the academic content met his expectations, Al Jumaily says the diversity of the cohort made the greatest impression.
Executives from healthcare, government, law, technology, energy and entrepreneurship brought different experiences to classroom discussions, allowing participants to examine challenges through multiple lenses.
“I learned a tremendous amount from people working in healthcare, technology, and legal fields,” he says. “They learned from me, and I learned from them.” Leadership courses proved particularly transformative, challenging his assumptions about responsibility, ethics and impact.
“I realised I could no longer limit myself to finance,” he says.
He came to view leadership as requiring more than technical expertise: leaders must bring people together, inspire others, articulate a vision and understand the broader consequences of their decisions.
As Social Representative, Al Jumaily helped strengthen connections within his cohort through events, international modules and alumni gatherings. The programme, he says, created a valuable regional network spanning Qatar and the wider Gulf.
“The degree is a significant achievement,” he says. “But the relationships we have built are what we will carry with us for the rest of our lives.”
He also credits his family, particularly his wife, who completed a similar programme, for supporting him through the demands of study alongside work and family life.
Al Jumaily expresses appreciation to Qatar Foundation for supporting continuous learning, and to his line manager, CFO Sheikh Salman Al Thani, for his trust and encouragement.
For him, the Executive MBA has ultimately reinforced a simple lesson: effective leadership requires a broader perspective — and a commitment to creating meaningful impact.
Behind this academic and professional achievement stands another essential factor: support.
As a father of four, Abdulrahman Al Jumaily acknowledged that balancing work, studies, and personal life was not always easy. He pays particular tribute to his wife, who understands the demands of an Executive MBA better than most, having completed a similar program herself.
“She was my greatest supporter,” he says.
Whether classes occupied weekends, meetings extended late into the night, or examination periods became especially demanding, his family consistently understood the sacrifices required. As a result, the Executive MBA became as much a collective journey as an individual one.
Abdulrahman also expressed his sincere appreciation to his employer, Qatar Foundation, for its commitment to developing its people and supporting continuous learning. He is especially grateful to his line manager, CFO Sheikh Salman Al Thani, for his trust, encouragement, and support throughout the program. He also acknowledges the colleagues across the Foundation who supported him during this journey, whether through understanding, collaboration, or encouragement when academic and professional commitments overlapped.
Following Abdulrahman Al Jumaily and more than 1,500 HEC Paris alumni across the region, the next generation of executives can begin a similarly transformative journey at HEC Paris, Doha as the next Executive MBA cohort starts in March 2027.
