Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Banking, at its highest level, is built on trust, judgment, and the ability to deliver — consistently — in complex situations. I am a Corporate & Investment Banking executive with 28+ years of experience across the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, and India, with deep specialisation in Government, GRE, MNC, and large corporate coverage, and a strong track record across the full LCM and DCM spectrum in the GCC. At First Abu Dhabi Bank, I built and led the Government & GRE franchise in Oman — managing Ministry-level and C-suite relationships and delivering multi-billion US Dollar transactions across syndicated loans, bond and sukuk issuances, structured and project finance, supply chain finance, treasury hedging, and broader trade finance and transaction banking solutions. For the Government of Oman, I delivered 9 out of 10 major DCM and LCM mandates during my tenure — including the first sovereign capital markets issuance in nearly two decades and several subsequent multi-billion US Dollar programmes — helping establish FAB as one of Oman's most trusted Government financing partners. In parallel, I built a substantial GRE franchise across LCM and DCM, executing 20+ transactions across energy, oil & gas, utilities, telecoms, aviation, manufacturing, and logistics — spanning syndicated loans, bond and sukuk issuances, bridge financing, structured and project finance, and treasury hedging. At ADCB, I led cross-border Government, GRE, and large corporate coverage across Oman and Kuwait — including a USD 1Bn+ financing for a major GCC national oil company as Transaction Lead, a multi-billion US Dollar commodity liability programme, and co-development of the Kuwait market entry strategy with Board approval. What distinguishes my approach is not just transaction execution — it is the ability to build institutional franchises, shape client strategy at the Ministry, Board, and C-suite level, align cross-functional teams, and deliver commercially strong outcomes with disciplined risk governance. I am now focused on senior leadership roles in the UAE and GCC — across Government & GRE Coverage, Corporate Coverage, Head of Corporate Banking, and CIB leadership — where I can drive franchise growth, deepen strategic client relationships, strengthen portfolio quality, and lead high-performing teams.
Structured period of executive development and senior role evaluation following completion of the ADCB mandate. Actively positioned for Corporate Banking and CIB leadership roles in UAE and GCC. - Completed Generative AI Mastermind programme (Outskill, 2026). - Engaged on selective advisory mandates.
Led cross-border Government, GRE, and large corporate coverage across Oman and Kuwait — contributing to franchise expansion, transaction origination and execution, and new market development. • Led a USD 1Bn+ syndicated financing for a major GCC national oil company as Transaction Lead — securing Mandated Lead Arranger, Coordination, and Agency roles for ADCB. • Rolled out a multi-billion US Dollar Commodity Liability Programme (first in the Division) — delivering significant deposit growth, unfunded assets, and non-funded income. • Structured a bilateral facility under a multi-billion US Dollar commodity procurement programme for a major regional energy GRE trader. • Co-developed Kuwait market entry strategy, securing Board approval and establishing a new country franchise. • Managed Government, GRE, and large corporate portfolios across Oman and Kuwait with UAE and KSA cross-border connectivity. • Enhanced portfolio quality and RoRWA through proactive credit strategy, early-warning frameworks, and scenario analysis. • Drove cross-sell across transaction banking, treasury, trade finance, and investment banking solutions. • Mentored junior relationship managers in coverage, structuring, and credit analysis.
Built and led FAB's Government & GRE franchise in Oman — covering the Government of Oman, sovereign wealth-linked institutions, major GRE groups, and select MNCs and large private corporates. Owned franchise strategy, revenue delivery, balance-sheet growth, and portfolio governance. • Delivered 9 out of 10 major DCM and LCM mandates for the Government of Oman — establishing FAB as one of Oman's most trusted sovereign financing partners. • Originated Oman's first sovereign capital markets issuance in nearly two decades (JGC/JBR roles); executed sovereign syndicated loans and bridge-to-bond facilities of USD 1Bn–USD 4Bn (MLA/IMLAB); delivered Oman's first sovereign Supply Chain Finance programme. • Built FAB's GRE DCM franchise through inaugural mandates — USD 500M sukuk (JLM), USD 600M bond (JBR; significantly oversubscribed), and USD 750M bond (JBR; significantly oversubscribed). • Executed 20+ GRE LCM transactions — including USD 4Bn+ pre-export financing (MLA), USD 2.5Bn syndicated term loan (MLAB/Facility Agent), and advisory and bridge mandate up to USD 3Bn — across energy, oil & gas, utilities, telecoms, aviation, logistics, and water GREs in Arranger, Advisor, Facility Agent, and Lender roles. • Secured the first-ever multi-billion US Dollar hedging mandates for leading Omani GRE groups; delivered trade finance, SCF, working capital, and cash management solutions across the franchise. • Deputised for Head of CIB — Oman; directed franchise strategy, budgeting, RoRWA optimisation, and cross-functional coordination across Treasury, Transaction Banking, Credit, Risk, and Legal; maintained Ministry, SWF, Board, and C-suite relationships as trusted advisor on financing strategy and capital structure.
Managed a large corporate portfolio across oil & gas, trade, real estate, contracting, and manufacturing. • Managed a USD 775Mn portfolio delivering ~USD 10Mn annual revenue, consistently achieving growth targets. • Built and expanded relationships across 60+ corporate clients, improving wallet share and retention. • Led credit structuring and underwriting across bilateral and syndicated facilities. • Recognised with promotion for sustained performance and revenue delivery.
Drove new client acquisition and revenue growth in a developing corporate banking franchise. • Built a USD 260Mn portfolio with USD 5Mn annual revenue within a short timeframe. • Acquired USD 100Mn+ in new business; recognised as a consistent high performer. • Managed diversified portfolio across contracting, real estate, and trade sectors.