At the core of our dedication to excellence lies a dynamic and accomplished team of leaders who steer the direction of Vision Bank with unwavering expertise and foresight. Our management team brings a wealth of experience, innovation and strategic insight to the forefront, ensuring the success and expansion of our institution.
As we navigate the changing landscape of banking and finance, our management team serves as a testament to our commitment to transparency and integrity.
Mr. Jain is the first employee to be hired after change in control approval to lead the rebuild of the Bank. Mr. Jain brings on-board over 28 years of banking experience during which he held senior roles in banks like Standard Chartered, American Express, and IndusInd Bank across India, UAE and Africa. Before joining the Bank, he was the Deputy CEO of Banyan Tree Bank in Mauritius.
He holds an MBA degree from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), India.
Mr. Jain is the first employee to be hired after change in control approval to lead the rebuild of the Bank. Mr. Jain brings on-board over 28 years of banking experience during which he held senior roles in banks like Standard Chartered, American Express, and IndusInd Bank across India, UAE and Africa. Before joining the Bank, he was the Deputy CEO of Banyan Tree Bank in Mauritius.
He holds an MBA degree from Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), India.
Mr. Khaliq joined the Bank in 2018 to lead the product function. He currently leads the product development, deployment, and management for the relaunch of the Bank and heading the operations as well. He has almost 30 years of experience in trade and transaction banking with leading banks like Citi and HSBC across Pakistan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Before joining the Bank, he was the Head of Transaction Banking at Al Hilal Bank, Abu Dhabi.
He holds an MBA degree from Lahore Institute of Management Sciences, Pakistan.
Mr. Khaliq joined the Bank in 2018 to lead the product function. He currently leads the product development, deployment, and management for the relaunch of the Bank and heading the operations as well. He has almost 30 years of experience in trade and transaction banking with leading banks like Citi and HSBC across Pakistan, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. Before joining the Bank, he was the Head of Transaction Banking at Al Hilal Bank, Abu Dhabi.
He holds an MBA degree from Lahore Institute of Management Sciences, Pakistan.
Mr. Advani oversees the Finance and Treasury functions of the Bank. He has over 22 years of experience during which he has held various senior finance roles in the banking and financial services industry including Emirates NBD and HSBC across UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan and Ireland. He started his career with KPMG and Ernst & Young in Pakistan and Bahrain where he led various audit and advisory assignments for banks and financial institutions. Before joining the Bank, he was the Regional Head of Financial and Regulatory Reporting, MENAT Finance at HSBC.
He is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).
Mr. Advani oversees the Finance and Treasury functions of the Bank. He has over 22 years of experience during which he has held various senior finance roles in the banking and financial services industry including Emirates NBD and HSBC across UAE, Bahrain, Pakistan and Ireland. He started his career with KPMG and Ernst & Young in Pakistan and Bahrain where he led various audit and advisory assignments for banks and financial institutions. Before joining the Bank, he was the Regional Head of Financial and Regulatory Reporting, MENAT Finance at HSBC.
He is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).
Mr. Raval is a seasoned Corporate & Institutional Banker with over 20 years of experience in various Senior Risk and Client Coverage roles in Citi Bank covering UAE, North Africa region and Singapore. In his last role, he has been CRO across Citi, North Africa and Credit Risk officer of UAE across Large Corporates, FI and Public Sector. He started his career with ICICI Bank in India before moving to Citi in India.
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant from India
Mr. Raval is a seasoned Corporate & Institutional Banker with over 20 years of experience in various Senior Risk and Client Coverage roles in Citi Bank covering UAE, North Africa region and Singapore. In his last role, he has been CRO across Citi, North Africa and Credit Risk officer of UAE across Large Corporates, FI and Public Sector. He started his career with ICICI Bank in India before moving to Citi in India.
He is a qualified Chartered Accountant from India
Shakeel is a seasoned banking professional with more than 18 years of experience in areas of Governance Risk & Compliance in the Banking and Financial Services Industry and was associated with United Bank Limited (UBL) at senior roles in UAE, Tanzania, and Pakistan. Prior to UBL, he was associated with Ernst & Young and lead External Audits, Internal Controls and M&A assignments of various Financial Institutions across GCC and Pakistan. He has also served as a committee member for UAE Banking Federation’s ADVCOM (Compliance Advisory Committee).
He is Fellow member of International Compliance Association (ICA) and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS).
Shakeel is a seasoned banking professional with more than 18 years of experience in areas of Governance Risk & Compliance in the Banking and Financial Services Industry and was associated with United Bank Limited (UBL) at senior roles in UAE, Tanzania, and Pakistan. Prior to UBL, he was associated with Ernst & Young and lead External Audits, Internal Controls and M&A assignments of various Financial Institutions across GCC and Pakistan. He has also served as a committee member for UAE Banking Federation’s ADVCOM (Compliance Advisory Committee).
He is Fellow member of International Compliance Association (ICA) and a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS).
Mr. Sarker has over 25 years of experience in Anti Money Laundering and Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Process Improvement, IT system Implementation, Corporate Governance, and Staff Training. He has worked for Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Bank Muscat, Amlak Finance, Dubai First, among others. His last role was in Rapyd, Dubai where he was the Head of Risk and Compliance. Before that, he was the Global Head of Compliance at Express Money.
He holds an MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management, Dubai, is a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS, as well as International Diploma from International Compliance Association.
Mr. Sarker has over 25 years of experience in Anti Money Laundering and Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Process Improvement, IT system Implementation, Corporate Governance, and Staff Training. He has worked for Standard Chartered Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Bank Muscat, Amlak Finance, Dubai First, among others. His last role was in Rapyd, Dubai where he was the Head of Risk and Compliance. Before that, he was the Global Head of Compliance at Express Money.
He holds an MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management, Dubai, is a Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) from ACAMS, as well as International Diploma from International Compliance Association.
Mr. Saxena has over 16 years of experience in the technology sector, having worked at two of India’s premier financial institutions: Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. He has spearheaded major IT initiatives and digital transformations, driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate customer engagement.
Mr. Saxena holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and a Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech) from premier institutions of India.
Mr. Saxena has over 16 years of experience in the technology sector, having worked at two of India’s premier financial institutions: Kotak Mahindra Bank and HDFC Bank. He has spearheaded major IT initiatives and digital transformations, driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that streamline operations and elevate customer engagement.
Mr. Saxena holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) and a Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech) from premier institutions of India.
Mr. Abdallah has 18 years of experience in various corporate coverage roles, primarily in Abu Dhabi, where he has developed long relationships with local and regional corporate groups. He has worked with leading regional banks such as UNB, Arab Bank, GIB, and HSBC. His last role was with Finance House, where he was the Head of Corporate Coverage for Abu Dhabi.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Notre Dame University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mr. Abdallah has 18 years of experience in various corporate coverage roles, primarily in Abu Dhabi, where he has developed long relationships with local and regional corporate groups. He has worked with leading regional banks such as UNB, Arab Bank, GIB, and HSBC. His last role was with Finance House, where he was the Head of Corporate Coverage for Abu Dhabi.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Notre Dame University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mr. Fazil brings along 16 years of experience in Brand & Marketing, Digital Transformation and IT GRC. Over the course of his career, he has worked with brands across industries including Technology, Healthcare and FinTech, backed by marquee global investors. His diverse experiences across functions provides him the unique ability to align business objectives with technology realization resulting in a strong brand positioning.
He holds a Master degree in Marketing & Management from the Bradford School of Management, University of Bradford, UK and a Bachelor degree in Engineering from Anna University, India. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK.
Mr. Fazil brings along 16 years of experience in Brand & Marketing, Digital Transformation and IT GRC. Over the course of his career, he has worked with brands across industries including Technology, Healthcare and FinTech, backed by marquee global investors. His diverse experiences across functions provides him the unique ability to align business objectives with technology realization resulting in a strong brand positioning.
He holds a Master degree in Marketing & Management from the Bradford School of Management, University of Bradford, UK and a Bachelor degree in Engineering from Anna University, India. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK.
Vision Bank Limited is a Prudential Category 1 Islamic Financial Institution registered with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM. The Bank offers Shari’ah compliant regulated activities (but not managing Profit-Sharing Investment Account) and has regulatory permissions for Accepting Deposits, Advising on Investments or Credit and Providing Credit
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