Mohamed Abdel Bary, CFA — CEO
Currently serving as the Group Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the largest Islamic financial institutions, I bring over 28 years of experience in the financial sector. As a CFA Charterholder, I lead ADIB’s mission to drive innovation, financial strength, and responsible growth, while advancing its Vision 2035. My expertise in Islamic finance and banking enables me to guide strategic initiatives that align with the UAE’s goal of being a global hub for ethical and sustainable banking. Since my appointment as Group CEO in October 2024, I have focused on fostering customer-centric growth, enhancing digital and AI leadership, and ensuring financial efficiency and resilience. In collaboration with my team, we continue to deepen ADIB’s digital capabilities, strengthen its capital base, and invest in next-generation technologies to optimize customer experiences. Our shared commitment to talent empowerment, Emiratization, and ESG leadership ensures that ADIB remains at the forefront of the Islamic finance and banking industry.
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Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 28 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Islamic Finance
- Banking
Career Highlights
- Over 28 years of experience in the financial sector.
- CFA Charterholder leading innovation in Islamic finance.
- Focused on digital transformation and customer-centric growth.
Work Experience
ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
Group Chief Executive Officer (1 yr 7 mos)
Acting Group Chief Executive Officer (7 mos)
Group Chief Financial Officer (3 yrs 10 mos)
Standard Chartered Bank
Regional CFO Africa & Middle East and UAE (3 yrs 8 mos)
Interim Chief Financial Officer , Africa , Middle East and UAE (8 mos)
Regional Head of Business Finance, UAE & MENAP (11 mos)
Regional Head of Finance, Corporate / Institutional and Commercial Banking, UAE& MENAP (8 mos)
Head of Wholesale Banking Business Finance for Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan (2 yrs 2 mos)
Barclays Bank
International Financial Controller (Europe RBB and Africa) (10 mos)
Regional Financial Controller - Emerging Markets (4 yrs 6 mos)
Citi
Chief Financial Officer (8 yrs)
Arab African International Bank
Finance Analyst (1 yr)
Education
CFA Charterholder at CFA Institute
Bachelor’s Degree of Commerce at Helwan University Cairo
at Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo