Emirates Islamic appoints Salah Amin as its new CEO

Abu Dhabi: Emirates Islamic has appointed Salah Amin as its new chief executive officer replacing Jamal Bin Ghalaita, who retires after 28 years of service with Emirates NBD Group.

Amin has 30 years of experience in the banking industry and worked in various positions including head of branches and head of corporate banking unit before taking on his most recent role as executive vice-president, head of corporate banking group, Emirates NBD.

“I am pleased to welcome Salah Amin to his new role and wish him success in building further on Emirates Islamic’s market leading position,” said Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim, chairman of Emirates Islamic and vice-chairman and managing director, Emirates NBD.

Emirates Islamic, which is part of Emirates NBD, posted a six-fold increase in net profit to Dh702 million last year, recording the highest ever net profit since its establishment in 2004.