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BBK restructures with new appointments

ManamaBBK yesterday announced several changes to its Executive Management as part of a re-organisation plan approved by the bank’s board and the Central Bank of Bahrain.

The new structure, according to BBK, aims to foster the bank’s three years strategy (2016-2018). 

Commenting on the occasion, Chief Executive Reyadh Sater said, “We strongly believe that the Bahraini talents are endowed with leadership spirit and expertise which certainly enable them to compete with global standards, thanks also to the commitment of the Board of Directors to support them at all levels.”

He also said that the appointments are in line with the re-organisation structure of the senior management and aim at fostering the bank’s strategy plan and its development goals. 

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Dr. Abdulrahman Saif - Deputy Chief Executive - Head of Wholesales Banking Group

Dr. Saif who has an extensive experience spanning over 34 years at key organisations such as the Central Bank of Bahrain will be responsible for the Corporate and International banking services as well as the Treasury and Investment in BBK. He is a holder of a PhD Degree in Economics from the University of Leicester – United Kingdom in 1992. He joined the management team of BBK in 2008. 

 

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Mohammed Malik - Deputy Chief Executive - Head of Retail Banking Group

Malik will be responsible for the Retail banking services, in addition to the Remedial management. He will also be overseeing a number of strategic projects of the Bank. He has over 31 years in the banking field, in various organisations such CrediMax, BBK’s wholly owned subsidiary, which he headed for many years. He is a holder of a Bachelor Degree in Computer Sciences from the University of Petroleum & Minerals – Saudi Arabia - 1984.

 

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Jamal Al Sabbagh - General Manager - Head of Information Technology & Operations Group

Jamal Al Sabbagh has a professional experience spanning more than 36 years in the banking sector. He will be responsible of the Group’s Information Technology and Operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bank’s overseas branches. Al Sabbagh a holder of a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Glamorgan – United Kingdom – 2001 joined BBK in 1980. 

 

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Hassan Mohammed Burshaid - General Manager - Head of Human Resources and Administration Group;

Hassaan Mohammed Burshaid who joined BBK in 1998 will be responsible for the Group’s Human Resources and Administration operations in Bahrain and the Bank’s overseas branches. His experience in the field of human resources in the private and public sectors spans over 22 years. He is a holder of a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management from DePaul University, USA - 2006. 

 

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Mohammed Abdulla Isa - General Manager and Head of Financial Planning and Control Group

Mohammed Abdulla Isa, appointed as General Manager - Head of Financial Planning & Control Group, has a long experience of 25 years in financial management. He is Certified Public Accountant from the US Institute of Chartered Accountants – Delaware State Board of Accountancy, USA - 2001. He joined BBK in 2001. Isa will be responsible for the Group’s financial operations in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Bank’s overseas branches.

 

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Neil Sharp - Assistant General Manager - Head of Treasury & Investment Division.

Neil Sharp has a long experience in the banking sector in Bahrain and GCC countries. Sharp joined BBK in 2009.