Aluminum Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the largest single-site aluminum smelter in the world, announces the appointment of Ahmed Mazen Mattar as the new Director of Training, effective October 30, 2025. In this important position, Mattar, a nationally qualified talent, will oversee the planning and implementation of training programs across all company operations, ensuring they are consistent with industry best practices, and supporting the company’s future vision.
Commenting on this appointment, the company’s CEO, Ali Al Baqali, said:
“We are pleased to welcome Ahmed to the company’s work team. Our investment in Bahraini talent reflects our commitment to building a workforce that embodies our values and supports our future vision. We are confident that Ahmed’s extensive experience and ambitious vision in the field of talent management and development will contribute to empowering our employees and enhancing their capabilities, preparing them to face the challenges of the future with flexibility and confidence.”
For his part, Training Director, Ahmed Mazen Matar, commented:
“I am honored to join Alba, which has always been a fundamental pillar in the development process in the Kingdom of Bahrain. I look forward to contributing to achieving the company’s vision in the field of training by establishing a culture of continuous education and capacity building, which supports employee growth and drives operational excellence efforts at all levels.”
Ahmed Matar has more than 10 years of experience in the field of training and human development, during which he held leadership positions in a number of leading institutions in the Kingdom. It is worth noting that Ahmed holds a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing from Al-Ahlia University, in addition to completing international academic programs from the American University of Houston and the British University of Cardiff.
