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Investor Relations Management Team

Abdulkarim Mohamed Al Zakari Acting Chief Executive Officer

​​​Experience:

  • Over 14 years of experience in Risk Management, Quantitative Modeling & Analytics, and Credit Review Management in Islamic Banking
  • Joined the Bank in 2020​

 

Qualification:

  • Masters of Business Administration from London Business School – UK
  • BSc in Investment and Financial Risk Management from City University, CASS Business School – UK
  • Chartered Financial Analyst “CFA” from the CFA Institute – USA
  • Certificate in Quantitative Finance “CQF” from the CQF Institute – UK
  • Holder of the Professional Risk Manager “PRM” certificate from the PRMIA Institute – USA
  • Attended a Transformational Leadership Program at Harvard Business School – USA
  • Attended an Executive Program at INSEAD University – France​

Mohammed Abdulla Saleh Assistant General Manager – Legal, Regulatory, and Corporate Affairs

Experience:

  • Over 20 years of experience in Management, Islamic Banking, Law, Corporate Governance, Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering, and Human Resources.
  • Joined the Bank in 2009

 

Qualification:

  • Masters in IT, Media, and eCommerce Law from the University of Essex – UK
  • BSc in Law from Dubai Police Academy – UAE​
  • Advanced Diploma in Islamic Finance from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance “BIBF”
  • Diploma in Police Sciences from Dubai Police Academy – UAE
  • Diploma in Business Management from the University of Bahrain
  • ICA International Diploma in Compliance​ from the International Compliance Association “ICA”
  • Attended the Waqf Fund – Leadership Grooming Program for Islamic Banks at Ivey Business School in Western University (Canada & Hong Kong)

Abdulnasser Omar Al Mahmood Head of Shari’a Coordination & Implementation

Experience:

  • Over 31 years of experience in Shari’a Audit and Islamic Banking.
  • Joined the Bank in 2008

 

Qualification:

  • Masters in Business Administration with thesis in Shari’a Control and Review in Islamic Banks from Gulf University – Kingdom of Bahrain
  • BSc in Shari’a and Islamic Studies from Qatar University
  • Associate Diploma in Shari’a Control from Cambridge University of Training – UK​
  • Advanced Diploma in Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence “ADICJ” from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance “BIBF”

Amit Yashpal Chief Risk Officer

Experience:

  • Over 31 years of experience in Commercial, Retail, Investment Conventional, Islamic Banks, and Consulting in all areas of risk and banking – Retail, Corporate Credit, Credit Review and Treasury/Investment
  • Joined the Bank in 2025

 

Qualification:

  • Master’s in Information Management and Systems from University of California, Berkeley, USA
  • Chartered Financial Analyst, CFA Charter Holder, CFA Institute, USA
  • Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst, CAIA Charter Holder, CAIA Association, USA
  • Financial Risk Manager, FRM, Global Association of Risk Professionals, GARP, USA
  • Project Management Professional, PMP, Project Management Institute, PMI, USA

Muna Ghuloom Al Bastaki Head of Credit Management

​​​Experience:

  • Over 25 years of experience in Banking Credit and Risk
  • Joined the Bank in 2005​

 

Qualification:

  • National Diploma in Computer Studies from Bahrain Training institute.
  • Advanced Diploma in Banking Studies from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance “BIBF”
  • Associate Professional Risk Manager “APRM” from Professional Risk Managers’ International Association “PRMIA” – USA​

Mohamed Ebrahim Al Hashimi Head of Operations

​Experience:

  • Over 20 years of experience in Islamic Banking Operations
  • Joined the Bank in 2006 ​

 

Qualification:

  • BSc in Management Information System from University of Bahrain​
  • Certified Islamic Professional Accountant Program “CIPA”
  • Attended Executive Leadership Development Program at Darden School of Business in the University of Virginia – USA​

Fatima Ahmed Al Bin Ali Head of Human Resources

​Experience:

  • Over 21 years of experience in Human Resource Management
  • Joined the Bank in 2008​

 

Qualification:

  • Masters in Business Administration from AMA International University – Kingdom of Bahrain.
  • BSc in Office Management from University of Bahrain
  • Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development “CIPD”
  • Advance Diploma in Islamic Finance “ADIF” from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance “BIBF”​

Ahmed Mohamed Burashid Head of Corporate Banking, Investments, and Debt Capital Markets

Exp​erience:

  • Over 16 years of experience in Corporate Banking, Treasury, and Investment Portfolio Management
  • Joined the Bank in 2018​

 

Qualification:

  • Masters in Finance from DePaul University – USA
  • BSc in Commerce with Honours from DePaul University – USA​

Osama Ali Hassan Chief Technology Officer

​​​Experience:

  • Over 23 years of experience in the field of Information Technology and Banking
  • Joined the Bank in 2021

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Qualification:​

  • Master of Science in Information Systems Management from the University of Liverpool – UK
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science from Isra University – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan​

Ameera Ahmed Al Abbasi Head of Retail Banking

Experience:

  • Over 18 years of experience in Corporate Banking
  • Joined the Bank in 2008

 

Qualification:

  • Masters of Business Administration with concentration in General Business from DePaul University – USA
  • BSc in Marketing from the University of Bahrain
  • Associate Professional Risk Manager “APRM” from Professional Risk Managers’ International Association “PRMIA” – USA
  • Attended Islamic Finance Management Development Program at Coventry University – UK

Mohammed Hamad Fakhri Head of Internal Audit

Experience:

  • Over 15 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance, and controls both in Islamic Retail and Investment Banking.
  • Joined the​ Bank in 2012​​

 

Qualification:​

  • BSc in Accounting from University of Bahrain
  • Chartered Financial Analyst “CFA” from the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute “CFA” – USA
  • Certified Internal Auditor “CIA” from the Institute of Internal Auditors – USA

Nawaf Abdulsalam Al Hosani Head of Internal Shari’a Audit and Shari’s Board Secretary

Experience:

  • Over 14 years of experience in Shari’a Audit, Compliance, and Governance of Islamic Banks and Investment Structures.
  • Joined the Bank in 2008

Qualification:

  • Masters in Business Administration with concentration on Islamic Finance from University College of Bahrain
  • BSc in Islamic Studies “Shari’a” from the University of Bahrain
  • Certified Shari’a Advisor & Auditor “CSAA” from Accounting & Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution “AAOIFI”
  • Certified Islamic Professional Accountant “CIPA” from Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institution “AAOIFI”
  • Advanced Diploma in Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence “ADICJ” from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance “BIBF”​

Maitham Abdulhameed Ghulam Head of Business Development

Experience:

  • Over 20 years of experience in Business Development, Corporate Banking, Credit Risk, and Investment
  • Joined the Bank in 2023

Qualification:

  • BA in Economics and Physics from McGill University – Canada
  • ACCA Diploma in Financial Management
  • Certified Professional Risk Manager (PRM) – USA

Naveen Thakur General Counsel

Experience:

  • Over 24 years of experience in Banking & Finance (including Islamic Banking), Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate & Commercial Banking, and Debt & Capital Market Transactions
  • Joined the Bank in 2024

Qualification:

  • Master of Law (in Corporate Law) from New York University School of Law – USA
  • BSc in Law from the University of Delhi – India
  • BSc in Commerce with Honours from the University of Delhi – India
  • Advocate – Bar Council of Delhi – India
  • Attorney at Law – New York, USA

Roomi Siddiqui Head of Treasury

Experience:

  • Over 30 years of experience in Treasury and Investments
  • Joined the Bank in 2024​

 

Qualification:

  • Master’s in Business Administration from the Institute of Business Management – Pakistan
  • Bachelor’s of Commerce from D.H.A Degree College, Karachi – Pakistan