MANAMA: Bank ABC has announced the appointment of Ismail Mokhtar as group chief operating officer and Fatema Yusuf as group head of corporate communications at its head office in Bahrain.
Both Mr Mokhtar and Ms Yusuf will report directly to the deputy group chief executive Sael Al Waary.
Mr Mokhtar has had a number of senior roles with the bank for over two decades.
He served Bank ABC in Tunisia as the deputy general manager before moving to the head office in Bahrain as business catalyst in the group chief operating officer’s office in 2015.
Mr Mokhtar was appointed Mena regional COO by the bank in May 2018.
In his new role, Mr Mokhtar will focus on the group support functions with the most significant impact on operational resilience across the group and support the implementation of the strategic plan aimed at expanding activities.
Ms Yusuf is an accomplished strategic communications expert who joined Bank ABC in 2013.
She has advanced through progressively more responsible positions within the function, spearheading a number of strategic projects.
As the group head of corporate communications, Ms Yusuf will oversee all strategic internal and external communications including brand, marketing, media and public relations.
Commenting on the appointments, Mr Al Waary said, “We are proud to develop and promote our talent from within; people with inspiring credentials and a proven track record of excellence. I am confident that with their experience and skill set, both Mr Mokhtar and Ms Yusuf will make invaluable contributions as we continue on our strategic journey to be Mena’s leading international bank.”
Present in 15 countries, Bank ABC is a leading player in the banking industry.
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