BML celebrates graduates from prestigious SMU leadership program
This program featured a distinctive, rigorous curriculum that combined interactive, discussion-driven teaching with experiential learning, in-depth case discussions, and practical exercises, allowing employees to immediately apply critical leadership concepts within real-world banking contexts.
On 15 October 2025, the Bank of Maldives (BML) celebrated employees graduating from the prestigious Leadership and People Management Program of the Singapore Management University (SMU).
Twenty employees earned the prestigious Executive Certificate in Leadership and People Management from SMU. This program featured a distinctive, rigorous curriculum that combined interactive, discussion-driven teaching with experiential learning, in-depth case discussions, and practical exercises, allowing employees to immediately apply critical leadership concepts within real-world banking contexts.
In addition to this cohort, a further twenty employees were awarded the Certificate in Leadership and People Management via the BML Academy, following the completion of a certificate-level program offered by SMU.
This investment is a direct reflection of strong belief in human capital as our key strategic asset. The partnership with SMU is fundamental to building the future leadership bench strength required to navigate evolving market dynamics. Our sustained success is a function of developing exemplary leadership at every tier of the organization.
Mohamed Shareef, CEO and Managing Director of Bank of Maldives
As the Bank’s training and development arm, the BML Academy serves as the primary engine for this growth, delivering continuous learning opportunities, specialized training, and international development programs to nurture local talent. The Bank’s dedication to staff growth and opportunity continues to be recognized with awards including the “Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award” from the World HRD Congress and the Employer Branding Institute.
As the Bank’s training and development arm, the BML Academy serves as the primary engine for this growth, delivering continuous learning opportunities, specialized training, and international development programs to nurture local talent. The Bank’s dedication to staff growth and opportunity continues to be recognized with awards including the “Asia’s Best Employer Brand Award” from the World HRD Congress and the Employer Branding Institute.