Ahli Bank announces the appointment of Salah Murad as its Chief Executive, effective January29, 2013. The appointment of Mr. Murad, an experienced banker, signals a renewed focus toward continuous delivery of outstanding shareholder value.
Salah Murad has over 29 years of commercial banking experience in the Gulf region, including 3 years as the CEO of Ahli Bank in Qatar, achieving historical record core earnings for the Bank, whilst ensuring strong corporate governance and high asset quality. Salah Murad has received an MBA from Strathclyde University, UK.
Commenting on the appointment, Sheikh Faisal Bin Abdel-Aziz Al Thani, Chairman of Ahli Bank stated "the Board of Directors is very pleased to see Salah return to the role of CEO of Ahli Bank", adding that "Salah is well known and well respected in the market. We are confident that his experience and unparalleled track record will benefit the Bank in further developing its market position as a leading Qatari Bank".
Mr. Murad said, "I am honoured and delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead Ahli Bank to the next stage of its development. I look forward to working with all of the Bank's dedicated employees to bring innovative solutions and personalized experiences to our customer and other stakeholders".
About Ahli Bank
Ahli Bank QSC, founded in 1983, is one of Qatar's leading retail banks, delivering an array of products and services within its business platforms: Commercial, Retail, Treasury and Investments, and Wealth Management services, through its network and its 17 branches.
The Bank is rated A- (Stable) by Fitch Ratings and Capital Intelligence, a testament to its strong underlying business fundamentals realized through effective and focused execution of its well defined strategies within a prudent and acceptable risk management framework.
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