Mountaineer • Executive • Author
I am an international banker by profession, and an avid mountaineer, having scaled some of the highest and most famous peaks in the world, including Everest and K2.
Executive General Manager (EGM), Chief Wholesale and International Banking Officer at Commercial Bank of Qatar. More than 25 years in banking, with experience in global finance, transformation projects, and cross-border partnerships.
The first Arab to double summit Everest and Lhotse, and the first Qatari man to summit K2. From Kilimanjaro to the world’s highest peaks, my expeditions continue to inspire new horizons.
I enjoy the contrast between the formal world of finance and the outdoor world of adventure. I have been passionate about adventure for more than 20 years, and I’ve been a mountaineer since 2018.
I am an experienced public speaker, and since suffering a near-fatal incident while climbing in 2021, and subsequent injury and amputation, in my speeches, I have addressed the themes of overcoming trauma and living with physical disability. A core theme in all my talks is that of motivating people to make the most of their lives, and recover from setbacks. I continue to climb mountains, and I am working on a book relating my experiences and reflections, which is due to be published in 2027.
In my career, I enjoy being immersed in the field of global banking. I am a keen student of economics and finance, and I am a regular speaker at business conferences, appearing on panels and as a guest speaker. In my weekly column, which appears in English and Arabic respectively in the Gulf Times and the Al Sharq newspaper, I analyse economic and business developments, typically with a view to how wider society can benefit from economic development.
My expeditions include Everest and Lhotse in 2019, Broad Peak in 2021 and K2 in 2022. I have completed five of the Seven Summits: Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Everest, Vinson and Carstensz Pyramid. Denali and Aconcagua were attempts that ended before the summit. The expedition pages record these journeys individually, including the setbacks as well as the completed climbs.
This website brings together the different parts of my work. My Story covers my background and recovery; Career sets out my banking and board roles; and Writing collects my economic columns. Media includes interviews and public appearances. For speaking engagements in Arabic or English, media enquiries or professional collaborations, please contact me at info@fahadbadar.com.