Abdulaziz Al-Helaissi has 31 years’ banking and regulatory experience and holds BA in Economics from the University of Texas in Austin, USA. His various board memberships have included Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange).

Sara Abdulhadi has more than 17 years of experience in global markets activities and strategic planning with a background in investments, derivative and FX trading; along with liquidity and funding management and holds an MSc in Investment Management from Cass Business School, City University, London and a BSc in Accounting from King Saud University, Riyadh

Khaled has more than 27 years of regional banking experience and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Studies from the Lebanese American University; the YMP from INSEAD; the Leadership Development Programme from Darden Business School, University of Virginia and the AMP from Harvard.

Osamah Shaker has over 24 years’ experience in investment banking, asset management and banking regulatory control and holds a MSc in Statistics from Colorado State University, USA, and a Bachelor of Administrative Science degree in Quantitative Methods, from King Saud University, Riyadh.

Katherine has over 34 years of experience in Asset Management and holds a BA from Durham University, Executive Education Modules at Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University and Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, Yale University.  In 2006, she was nominated a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum and was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2014 New Year Honours List for her services to charity and the asset management industry.

Mushari Al Otaibi has over 29 years’ experience in Back Office Operations, Human Resources, Retail Banking and Wealth Management. Mushari attended the High Performers Leadership Programme at INSEAD, France, and the Finance for Non-Finance Executives Programme at London Business School in UK.

Marwan Abiad has 38 years’ international experience in banking, insurance, risk management, finance, accounting, technology and operations. He holds a BBA and an MBA from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon and CPA, CFA and FRM charters.

Arun Hari has over 29 years of experience in corporate banking and risk management and holds a BSc in Mathematics from Mahatma Gandhi University, India and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, USA.

Ali has 33 years of senior-level banking and audit experience. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting degree from King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is an associate member of the Institute of Internal Auditors and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Helen Lloyd has over 32 years’ international experience in human resources development, learning and cultural transformation and holds an MBA from Heriot Watt University, UK; and a BA from the University of South Africa (UNISA). She attended the Management Development Programme at UNISA School of Business Leadership.

Nawaf Kably has more than 27 years of experience in human resources in global organisations. He is a chartered fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and holds a Post Graduate degree from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom, specialising in Human Resources Development and Performance Management.

Rima Bhatia has 29 years’ experience of forward-looking analysis on economic and financial developments, as well as leading the Bank’s strategy function. She holds an MBA in Finance & Economics and a BSc in Business Administration from the University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain and attended an Executive Program at Harvard University, Boston, USA

Sukhwinder Nijjar has over 26 years’ of international banking experience in Business Development, Strategic Planning and Operational Risk across the UK, Asia and the Middle East. He holds BSc in Economics and Accounting from City University in London and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Saleem Al Dabbagh has 30 years’ experience in Compliance and Risk Management gained across a range of financial institutions. He holds an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University in London, and several related certifications and is a member of the Associated Certified Anti-money Specialist (ACAMS), and the American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM).

Sulaiman has nearly 18 years of experience in the corporate banking sector, having worked with SAMBA, Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF), Alawwal Bank and most recently Gulf International Bank (GIB). He joined GIB in May 2017 as the Unit Head of the Institutional Banking Group (IBG) within the Corporate Banking sector. As of June 2024, Sulaiman serves as the Group Chief Wholesale Banking Officer, overseeing all Wholesale Banking activities at GIB Group, including but not limited to Corporate Banking, Financial Institutions (FI), Global Transaction Banking (GIB), and more.

Meshari has 20 years of banking experience related to Treasury and Investment, and holds a bachelor’s degree from King Saud University in Riyadh. He is a graduate of the Senior Executive Program from London Business School.

Mohammed has more than 17 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from King Saud University and an EMBA from IE Business School in Madrid. Mohammed has also completed specialized development courses and programmes in the digital leadership program at INSEAD Business School and the banker leadership program at London Business School.

Mazen Azoony has more than 27 years’ experience in different managerial roles in banking, finance, and accounting functions within the Saudi banking industry. He holds a BSc in Accounting and a Masters of Professional Accounting from King Abdulaziz University, and holds an MSc, ACCA-IFRS diploma. He attended several IFRS, Professional, Managerial and Leadership programs.

Naif Al Baz has 25 years of executive regional banking and financial institutions experience and is a Board Member at several financial and non-financial institutions. He holds a BSc in Finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and an MBA from King Saud University. Naif also studied leadership programs at INSEAD and Harvard Business School. He holds an Executive Doctorate degree from Cranfield University, UK.