BBK appoints Salman Al Hasan as General Manager – International Banking and Overseas Branches

16 Apr 2024

BBK, Bahrain pioneer in retail and commercial banking, appointed Mr. Salman Abdulaziz Al Hasan as the General Manager – International Banking and Overseas Branches.

The appointment underscores BBK’s commitment to nurturing local talent and empowering employees to take on key roles in leadership positions and lead the Bank’s strategic initiatives and developmental projects.

Dr. AbdulRahman Saif, BBK Group Chief Executive, congratulated Salman Al Hasan saying: “We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Salman Al Hasan as General Manager – International Banking and Overseas Branches. We are confident his wealth of experience and notable achievements, will substantially contribute towards advancing excellence and fostering innovation within our international banking services.”

Dr. Saif added: “With this new appointment, we anticipate significant strides in our efforts to expand operations into global markets, thereby solidifying our pioneering position within the banking industry.”

On the occasion of his appointment, Salman Al Hasan expressed his appreciation to the Board and the Management of the Bank, commenting: “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Board members and the management for their trust, and I am looking forward to continue working with the International Banking and overseas branches excellent team members, delivering on the Bank’s ambitious strategy and offering an excellent banking experience to our international clients. My journey with the Bank and the achievements were highly recognized and I am keen to continue progressing with the same enthusiasm and the aim of broadening even more the International Banking offering.”

It is noteworthy that Salman Al Hasan holds a Master of Science in Finance from The Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business from DePaul University, USA; He joined the Bank in 2013 and held various positions, accumulating 22 years of banking experience.

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