Dubai: Emirates NBD, the largest regional banking group in terms of assets, announced yesterday, the promotion of 4 of its UAE national management members to take up key leadership position at the Group.

Abdul Wahid Al Fahim, who has been General Manager of Wholesale Banking, is promoted to Group Deputy CEO and remains in charge of Wholesale Banking activities of Emirates NBD Group. Jamal Bin Galita, who has been General Manager of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management, is promoted to Group Deputy CEO and remains in charge of Consumer Banking and Wealth Management activities of Emirates NBD Group in addition to assuming responsibility for Group Marketing.

Sulaiman Al Mazroui remains General Manager, Group Corporate Communications reporting directly to the CEO. Abdullah Qasim, who has been the General Manager of IT, Operations and Administration, is promoted to Chief Operating Officer and remains in charge of IT, Operations and Administration of Emirates NBD Group. Suhail bin Tarraf, is promoted to General Manager, Human Resources.

"As we approach the end of our integration process, and as part of Emirates NBD's efforts to give UAE Nationals the responsibilities of key leadership positions in the Group by availing their expertise and skills, it has been decided to promote 4 UAE National Management Members to play an even bigger role in leading Emirates NBD to achieve its objectives. We would like to take this opportunity to wish them the best in their new endeavors and we are confident that they will achieve more successes in their new roles," Ahmad Humaid Al Tayer, Chairman, Emirates NBD, said.