Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Mashreq Bank, the UAE’s leading financial institution, announced the joining of Ahmed Abdelaal as Group Head of Corporate and Investment Banking.

Ahmed brings over two decades of experience in senior roles across international and regional banks, including Arab Bank, ABN AMRO Bank, American Express and most recently, HSBC. During his 10-year tenure with HSBC, Ahmed was appointed Regional Head of Corporate Clients Coverage and Head of Commercial Banking UAE, and was responsible for managing and developing the strategic direction of HSBC’s Corporate Banking franchise in MENAT.

Ahmed’s experience provides him with critical insight into local, regional and global markets. An MBA holder from the London School of Business, Ahmed is well versed in corporate finance, trade finance, investment banking, contracting, real estate finance, payments and cash management.

H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair, Mashreq Bank’s CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Ahmed Abdelaal to Mashreq Bank. He brings a wealth of experience, know-how and expertise to our Corporate and Investment banking business. I have full confidence that Ahmed will be an asset to our management team and will help us achieve our long-term strategic goals and objectives.”

© Press Release 2017