Investor Relations Management Team
Sattam Sulaiman Algosaibi Chief Executive Officer
Experience:
- Over 26 years of experience in Islamic Banking.
- Joined the Bank in 2018
Qualification:
- Masters in Business Administration from DePaul University – USA
- BSc in Accounting Science from King Fahad University of Petroleum & Minerals – KSA
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)
Abdulkarim Mohamed Al Zakari Chief Financial 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
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
Experience:
- 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
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