Jamal Al Kishi resumes his role as CEO for Middle East and Africa regions, as per our website.
New CEO Announced for Origination & Advisory in Middle East & Africa
Jamal Al Kishi has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, Middle East & Africa, and Vice Chairman of Origination & Advisory, Middle East & Africa for a leading global financial institution, effective April 1, 2024.
Al Kishi will report to Alexander von zur Muehlen, the institution's Chief Executive Officer for Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Germany, and Member of the Management Board. Kees Hoving, who has been leading the MEA business for a few years, will no longer serve as CEO for Middle East & Africa and will focus on his roles within the Corporate Bank in Middle East & Africa and as Chief Country Officer for UAE.
Al Kishi's new role includes growing the Investment Bank and C-Suite access in the MEA region. He brings nearly 30 years of banking experience in the Middle East to his new position. Prior to his role as CEO, Al Kishi held a variety of senior management positions with the same institution, including Chief Country Officer of Saudi Arabia.
Berthold Fuerst, the institution's Co-Head Investment Banking Coverage for Europe Middle East Africa, will also be involved in Al Kishi's reporting structure. Both von zur Muehlen and Fuerst expressed confidence in Al Kishi's ability to capture significant potential in the MEA region due to his thorough knowledge of the institution's full platform and client connectivity throughout the region.
Al Kishi is mentioned in connection with financial advisory roles and views on market trends. He is likely involved in high-level financial strategy and advisory services, possibly connected to major financial institutions or sovereign investment bodies. The bank has more than doubled its capital commitment in the MEA region since 2010, and its Islamic Finance solutions cater to evolving client needs in the region.
The bank has been a strong player in the Islamic Finance industry for over a decade, and its commitment in the MEA region is more than a century old. The institution is recognized as a world-class provider of Islamic Finance solutions. The appointment is subject to relevant regulatory approvals.
Al Kishi will be based in Riyadh, spending significant time in Dubai as well to manage the institution's broad regional footprint and drive growth opportunities. Despite limited specific public information available about Al Kishi's detailed background and achievements, his expertise and leadership in financial origination and advisory are evident. He previously served as CEO for MEA at the same institution from 2016 to 2020.
The bank has invested in key technology and supported the ongoing development of the MEA region's financial markets. No new information about Al Kishi's local experience or connections was provided in this paragraph. If you need more detailed or official information on Al Kishi's background and accomplishments, it may be useful to consult corporate press releases, official company biographies, or LinkedIn profiles directly associated with the Origination & Advisory firm or the relevant corporate website.
Jamal Al Kishi is moving into a role focused on growing the Investment Bank in the Middle East & Africa region, demonstrating his involvement in the finance business and banking-and-insurance industry. His new position’s strategic focus on the MEA industry reflects the bank's continued commitment and expansion in this sector, particularly in the field of Investment Banking.
