Summary
Mrs. Zainab Mahri is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in institutional operations and information technology within the higher-education sector. She currently serves as the Executive Director for Finance and Administration at Kingdom University, where she provides strategic leadership across the University’s financial and administrative functions. In this capacity, she oversees resource planning, operational performance, institutional systems, and the implementation of initiatives that support the university’s strategic objectives and long-term sustainability.
Her executive leadership is strengthened by over 11 years of experience in information technology management, including leading IT operations, implementing cybersecurity measures, and managing strategic projects. Mrs. Zainab holds an MBA with a concentration in Information Systems from the New York Institute of Technology and a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Bahrain.
Education
- MBA, Concentration on Information Systems, the New York Institute of Technology, Bahrain, 2006.
- BSc. in Computer Science, University of Bahrain, Bahrain, 2004.
Professional Background
- 2025- Present: Executive Director for Finance and Administration, Kingdom University, Bahrain.
- 2023- 2025: Acting Executive Director for Finance and Administration/Acting ICT Department Director, Kingdom University, Bahrain.
- 2015 – 2025: ICT Department Director, Kingdom University, Bahrain.
- 2014 – 2015: Information Security and Quality Assurance Officers, Al baraka Islamic Bank, Bahrain.
- 2003 – 2010: Head of IT Development, Arab Open University, Bahrain.
- 2002 – 2003: Programmer, Bahrain Radio & Television Corporation, Bahrain.