BBK welcomes Mr. Yaser Alsharifi as Group Chief Executive

08 Sep 2024

Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait (BBK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Yaser Alsharifi as Group Chief Executive. With this new role, BBK’s board of directors and executive management express their full confidence in Alsharifi’s ability to drive the Bank’s growth and lead it forward on its journey of continued development and success. His leadership is expected to build on BBK’s legacy of excellence, continuing the Bank’s record of achievements in performance, distinction, and customer service.

Mr. Yaser Alsharifi brings with him close to 30 years of experience in the financial services and banking sector, having held numerous senior executive positions in major financial institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. His career includes serving as Chief Executive Officer of Bahrain Islamic Bank and as a member of the executive management of the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB), in addition to holding key roles at Al Rajhi Holdings, and Ernst & Young.

On the board level, Mr. Alsharifi currently serves as Chairman of Danat Bahrain and has previously served on the boards of several leading organizations, including Bahrain Bourse, BENEFIT Company, and Bahrain Real Estate Investment Company (Edamah). He is also a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, USA.

On this occasion, Mr. Tariq AlSaffar, chairperson of BBK, congratulated Mr. Yaser Alsharifi on his appointment as Group Chief Executive, stating: “We warmly welcome Yaser Alsharifi to the BBK family and wish him every success in his new role.”

“Alsharifi’s appointment is a significant addition to BBK, reflecting our commitment to building a strong leadership structure supported by exceptional talent. This move aligns with our ongoing efforts to innovate, improve our operations, and attract top Bahraini talent to key leadership positions. These efforts are crucial to shaping BBK’s future as one of the leading banks in Bahrain and the region. We are confident that under his leadership, BBK will continue its pursuit of excellence, delivering seamless and secure banking experiences to our customers.” Added Mr. AlSaffar.

In response, Mr. Alsharifi expressed his enthusiasm, stating: “I am honored to join BBK as Group Chief Executive and excited to work with a dedicated and forward-thinking team. Together, we are developing a strategy that will consolidate BBK’s leadership position in customer centricity and foster an engaged and energized work environment for our people.  This is to be achieved by building on the fundamentals of innovation and customer experience excellence that will deliver consistent shareholder value.”