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Black & WhiteCorporate Governance Board of Directors
Chairman Ala’a Eraiqat
External Appointments:
- Board Member – Abu Dhabi National Hotels PJSC (ADNH)
- Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) – Director and Chairman of Human Resources Committee
Ala'a Eraiqat joined ADCB in January 2004 and held various senior posts before assuming the post as Chief Executive Officer in February 2009. He has been a banker since 1991 and previously held senior positions at Citibank and Standard Chartered Bank, among others.
His responsibilities extend to being Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Hilal Bank and chairing the following subsidiaries and committees of ADCB, amongst others; Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties, Abu Dhabi Commercial Engineering Services, the ADCB Management Executive Committee and the ADCB Management Credit Committee.
Director Mohammed Al Jayyash
Mohammed Al Jayyash was appointed as ADCB's Acting Group Chief Operations Officer in 2019 and was confirmed in 2020. He has held senior operational management positions at ADCB, including Group Chief Service Officer and Branch Operations Manager. He holds Board seats with several ADCB subsidiary companies and is the Chairman of ITMAM Services LLC, and Vice-Chairman of Abu Dhabi Commercial Engineering Services LLC and Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties LLC. He is the Chairman of Emirates Digital Wallet and a Board Member of Al Hilal Bank PJSC. A leader with over 15 years' experience in improving customer experience, ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering capabilities for growth, he has deep experience in banking operations, the customer journey and experience, and digital channels.
Mohammed holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Al Ghurair University in the United Arab Emirates, a Post Graduate Certificate in Management at Ashridge Executive Education HULT in the United Kingdom and a Diploma in Banking from the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies.
Director Kevin Taylor
Kevin was appointed as a Board Director at Al Hilal Bank in 2019.
Kevin Taylor had joined ADCB in 2009 and had held the position of Group Treasurer until his departure from ADCB in 2022. He has held significant treasury and risk positions in global organisations such as ALICO, Citigroup, Westpac Bank and Merrill Lynch. At ADCB, he was responsible for FX trading and sales, derivative trading and sales, fixed income and investments personnel and the balance sheet analytics teams. Kevin has more than 30 years of global experience in banking and finance.
Kevin holds an MBA from Macquarie University in Australia and a Master of Science in Risk Management from the Stern School of Business, New York University.
Director Deepak Khullar
Deepak Khullar was appointed Group Chief Financial Officer in 2008. In this role, Deepak oversees the Group Finance function (Financial Planning, Business Performance, Governance & Reporting), Investor Relations, Taxation, Economics, Group Strategy, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement. In 2021, he also took over the responsibility for the Bank’s overall ESG strategy and delivery. He previously spent 15 years with Standard Chartered Bank in the Middle East and in Korea in a variety of senior positions. Prior to that, he worked for 12 years with Ernst & Young and PricewaterhouseCoopers in their assurance, advisory and technical services and training practices in the Middle East and India. Deepak is an alumnus of the University of Delhi, an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, and an Associate Member of the Association of Corporate Treasurers (UK).
Deepak was appointed as a Board Director of Al Hilal Bank in 2019.
Director Mashael Alamoodi
Mashael Alamoodi was appointed as a Board Director at Al Hilal Bank in 2024.
Mashael Alamoodi embarked upon her career in Human Resources at Emirates NBD in 2004, before expanding her expertise across various sectors, including Defense and Energy. Her significant contributions to HR were particularly noted during her tenure at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), where she led Centralised HR Operations. Throughout her career, Mashael Alamoodi has demonstrated exceptional skill in Recruitment and Employee Relations and has been instrumental in driving strategic HR initiatives that enhance organisational effectiveness.
With over twenty years of experience in managing and reshaping workforce dynamics, she is known for her deep understanding of organisational behavior and her ability to foster an inclusive and high-performing culture. Her strategic vision has been pivotal in promoting consistent employee well-being and advocating for emerging HR professionals.
Director Omran Taimour
Omran Taimour assumed the role of Executive Head of Branch Distribution at ADCB. He has an extensive 26 years of experience in the banking and finance field. With a rich background in various managerial positions within ADCB's Retail Banking Group, Omran Taimour spearheads strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing branch operations, elevating customer service standards, and implementing effective distribution strategies to propel business growth.