Having successfully spearheaded Qatar National Bank’s phenomenal growth for eight years, Al Emadi was appointed Qatar’s finance minister in last year’s government reshuffle. He now manages the finances of the world’s richest country while also maintaining some of his previous influence at QNB having been appointed chairman. The GCC’s largest bank, QNB boasts a colossal 45 per cent share of Qatar’s domestic market and has assets valued at over $100 billion.