Waleed Mandani

Acting Chief Executive Officer

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • Acting Chief Executive Officer: March 26, 2023 - Present
  • Deputy CEO of Consumer Banking and Investments: September 5, 2021 – March 23, 2023

Academic Qualifications:

  • BSc in Business Administration from University of Arizona, USA - 1992
  • Executive Program in Project Management and Leadership from Cornell University, USA – 2011
  • Specialized training course in Decision Making Strategies at Harvard Business School, USA - 2015
  • Executive Program in Leading Change and Organizational Renewal at Harvard Business School, USA - 2018

Experience:

  • More than 30 years of experience in leadership positions covering Treasury, Investments, Private Banking, Retail and Wealth Management in Kuwait Finance House, BNP Paribas in Kuwait, Ahli United Bank Bahrain and NBK.
  • Chairman of Gulf Capital for Investment KSC(C) since June 2023 to date.
  • Board Member in KFH Capital, and Member of Board Risk Committee 2017 until 2021.
  • Board Member in KNET, and chairman of Board Audit Committee 2022 to date.
  • Vice Chairman of Turk Capital Holding and Board Member 2015 until 2021.
  • CEO of Wealth Management at BNP Paribas in Kuwait and represented the bank at Kuwait Banking Association during the period from 2005 until 2014.
  • Senior Manager for Private Banking & Institutions at Al-Ahli United Bank (Kuwait) from 2001 until 2005 and Head of Corporate & International Capital Markets at National Investments Co. from 1998 until 2001.

Sami Mahfouz

Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Customer Service Delivery

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 6 March, 2018

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in business management, from the Holy Spirit University, Lebanon
  • Completed extensive leadership and technical programs

Experience:

  • More than 30 years of banking experience in the region at leading international banks
  • Previously worked at Standard Chartered Bank for 18 years, with his last role as Head of MENA Public Sector Coverage Group, and earlier undertook a variety of Financial Markets roles in UAE, Bahrain, and Lebanon. Started his career at HSBC Lebanon

David Challinor

Chief Financial Officer - Finance

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 14 April, 2021

Academic Qualifications:

  • Honors Degree in Economics from the University of Newcastle, UK.
  • A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
  • Qualified Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in London.

Experience:

  • More than 25 years of experience in Financial Service Industry.
  • Previously worked as Chief Financial Officer of Doha Bank, Qatar for 12 years.
  • Experience in large financial institutions in Australia.
  • Member of The Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Abdulrahman AlSaddah

Chief Risk Officer

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 21 September 2003

Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Accounting from Kuwait University
  • Harvard Business School Certifications in Leadership Development and Strategic Management

Experience:

  • More than 21 years of experience in Banking and Financial Services.
  • Previously Deputy Chief Risk Officer at Gulf Bank.
  • Previously Deputy GM of Structured Workout and Remedial in Corporate Banking at Gulf Bank.
  • Presently Board Member in Gulf Capital Investment Company, Chair of BRC, and a member of BAC.
  • Served as Board Member in Kuwait Finance and Investment Company (KFIC), a member in both BRC and BAC.
  • Led and Co-Led several debt restructuring and M&A transactions.

Ali AlFaras

Chief Internal Auditor - Internal Audit

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 20 September 2003

Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, from Kuwait University, Kuwait
  • General Management Program (GMP27), from Harvard Business School at Boston, USA
  • Emerging Leaders Program at London Business School, UK
  • Certified Risk Based Auditor (CRBA)
  • Certified Compliance Officer (CCO)

Experience:

  • An experienced banking professional with over 21 years of experience in the banking sector, mainly at Gulf Bank. Possesses extensive expertise in Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management and Compliance. Managing the Internal Audit Group and overseeing subsidiaries in accordance with leading audit frameworks and methodologies, to ensure comprehensive risk assessment and effectiveness of internal controls. Committed to align the Audit Function with the direction of the Board Audit Committee and adhering to the Internal Audit Standards, while implementing best practices to enhance audit processes and efficiency.

Faisal AlAdsani

General Manager - Corporate Banking

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 18 April, 2004

Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance from University of Denver, USA
  • Executive management courses from Harvard Business School, INSEAD and University of Berkeley California

Experience:

  • Family Conglomerates Division which caters to trading/commercial/industrial and services
  • Previously Deputy General Manager overlooking Multinational Corporations and Oil & Gas Department
  • Previously Assistant General Manager heading Shares & Real Estate Unit part of the Specialized Lending Division
  • Previously Assistant Relationship Manager of the Financial Markets Division

Bader AlAli

General Manager - Consumer Banking

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 1 May 2011

Academic Qualifications:

  • Mr. Bader holds a bachelor’s degree from The University of Bahrain having majored in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Business Information in a unique compact graduate program
  • Mini MBA Program for Banking Industry, from United Kingdom (MCE)
  • Advance Professional Diploma in Islamic Financial, from General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Executive management courses from London Business School, INSEAD, and Harvard Business School

Experience:

  • Mr. Al Ali has over 18 years’ experience across various financial operations and services including Retail Banking, Digital Banking, Audit, Branch Sales and Operations, Internal Control and Compliance

Faisal AlGharabally

General Manager - International Banking

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 1 January, 2001

Academic Qualifications:

  • Holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Finance from Kuwait University
  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from INSEAD Business School
  • He completed specialized training programs in credit and leadership from renowned institutions, including Harvard Business School and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Experience:

  • Mr. Al Gharabally has over 24 years of banking experience, primarily at Gulf Bank, where he has spent nearly 18 years in corporate banking, starting in the Internal Audit department. In 2007, he transitioned to Corporate Banking, where he steadily advanced through various roles, ultimately serving as Deputy General Manager of Corporate Banking before his latest appointment.

Lamia Karam

General Manager - Treasury

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 2 July 2017

Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Kuwait University in 1987
  • Completed many courses with certification in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan school of Management, USA

Experience:

  • Over 30 years of extensive experience in Treasury, specializing in Money Markets, Foreign Exchange, and Sales.
  • Lamia’s career began in 1987 at Al Ahli Bank, where she worked for four years before moving to Burgan Bank.
  • At Burgan Bank, she held several positions over 23 years, culminating as the Treasurer for the Kuwait office. During her tenure, Lamia developed deep expertise in trading deposits, FX swaps, and was recognized as a market maker in the KWD local market. She was among the pioneers in dealing Islamic transactions, with Sharia-compliant institutions. Additionally, she chaired the Treasurers Meetings of the KBA committee for two consecutive years.
  • In 2017, Lamia joined Gulf Bank as Deputy Manager of Treasury. Throughout her experience, she succeeded in building a strong reputation in the Kuwait and GCC markets. In August 2023, she was appointed as General Manager of Treasury, where she now oversees all Treasury activities and represents the bank in its best interests across various business lines.

Mona Mansour

General Manager - Customer Service Delivery

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 15 August, 2004

Academic Qualifications:

  • BSc in Business Administration, Kuwait University
  • Emerging Leaders Program certificate from London Business School, UK

Experience:

  • More than 30 years of Banking experience.
  • Previously worked at NBK for 20 years with diversified experience in IT, cards, customer services & operations.
  • Joined Gulf Bank in 2004 Managed ( Branch Operations, Complaints unit, Retail Credit , Trade Finance, Treasury Operations , Corporate & Retail Loans , Consumer Operations And Central Operations).

Dari AlBader

General Manager - Corporate Affairs

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 21 October, 2019

Academic Qualifications:

  • BSc in Management Science and Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
  • MBA from Columbia Business School, NY, USA
  • Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience:

  • More than 20 years of experience in business and banking.
  • Previously President of Group Corporate Affairs at Alghanim Industries.
  • Previously worked with a number of international and regional organizations such as JP Morgan, Citi Group, Dubai Capital Group, and the National Bank of Kuwait.
  • Chairman of Asiya Capital Investments Company.
  • Member of the Board of INJAZ a non-profit organization for the development of the youth.
  • Board Member of Gulf Capital Investment Company KSC(C).

Shahzad Anjum

Chief Information Officer - Information Technology

Biography

Biography

Date of Joining Gulf Bank:

  • 1 August 2019

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London Business School, UK
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Newport’s Institute, Pakistan

Experience:

  • Over 23 years of IT experience, including 16+ years in financial services, he has been pivotal in driving IT strategies for various major companies, such as Gulf Bank, Alghanim Industries, Alamana Finance, and Enaya Insurance
  • Prior to his role at Gulf Bank, Shahzad served as Group CIO at Alghanim Industries, one of the largest privately owned multinational companies in the Gulf region, with operations in 40 countries and more than 30 business units
  • At Gulf Bank, since joining Gulf Bank in 2019, Shahzad has led the bank’s Information Technology strategy, focusing on digital transformation and enhancing the bank’s technological infrastructure

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