The Financial Academy (FA) concluded Saturday, April 20, the second edition of the Future Financial Leadership Program (FFLP) 2024. A Riyadh ceremony to mark the event was attended by Ms. Mai Bint Mohammed Al-Hoshan, a Member of FA Board of Trustees, as well as numerous KSA financial sector leaders and experts.

The edition culminated in the graduation of 25 financial sector executives, who completed a first-of-its-kind program in the Kingdom. The activity included a 4-month scientific and training journey carried out in collaboration with international partners and 17 experts.

"The FFLP was intended to activate and enrich the professional journey of the financial sector's leading executives by preparing them for tomorrow’s challenges and enabling them to forecast future outcomes and ward off potential risks in business environment," stated Mr. Mana bin Mohammed Al-Khamsan, CEO of the Financial Academy, adding that the program sought to help those leaders visualize the optimal conditions for an organization’s sustainability and business prosperity.

Al-Khamsan explained that the FFLP was designed to have a unique approach of themes, using various innovative methods and tools, which is compatible with the goals of the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP) – one of Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiatives.

“The Program is a continuation of the efforts seeking to develop future leaders for the financial sector in partnership with global top-notch houses of expertise and with the participation of the best experts in the field.”

The CEO elaborated that the Future Financial Leadership Program is comprised of four modules: Envisioning the Future, Leading the Future, Building and Participation, and Transformation and Delivering the Future. It includes nine days of training, he noted, as well as four one-on-one coaching sessions for each participant, while four sessions will be allocated for the captivating experiences. 

"A special focus is placed on the rapid developments in the financial sector, and how to envision and lead the future with a view to building and participating in mapping out a vision for transformation and delivering the future. Besides, professional guidance will be provided, while expert best practices and experiences as well as success stories in the financial sector will be highlighted."

The FFLP is a reflection of the Financial Academy's strategy designed to build a diverse portfolio of training programs and professional certificates that support the financial sector's directions, especially in terms of improving the human cadres' preparedness for job roles. Additionally, the strategy is aimed to strengthen ties with stakeholders by promoting innovative solutions that enhance the financial sector excellence and growth; improving capabilities and internal tools to support the industry strategic directions; spreading a culture of excellence and continuous learning; and ensuring financial sustainability.