AL AHLI BANK OF KUWAIT K.S.C.P. Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait (ABK) has appointed Ahmad Khalid Al-Duwaisan as the General Manager of Corporate Banking, effective October 15, 2023. This appointment is part of ABK's strategy to strengthen its leadership team and enhance its corporate banking operations. With over 20 years of experience in the field of corporate banking, Al-Duwaisan brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his new role.
Previously serving as the General Manager of the Corporate Banking Group (CBG) at Gulf Bank, he successfully managed a portfolio of KWD 4.2 billion funded and unfunded assets, and liabilities of KWD 1 billion across various industries. He also played a pivotal role in developing and implementing a customer-centric strategy through digitalization for the CBG. Prior to this, Al-Duwaisan held the position of Deputy General Manager and Head of Remedial and Structured Workouts at Gulf Bank, where he excelled in managing a portfolio of delinquent assets worth KWD 1.2 billion.
He was also responsible for leading high-profile regional and domestic restructuring mandates, showcasing his exceptional leadership abilities and skills. Al-Duwaisan holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration from the American University of Beirut and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, USA, as well as a series of certificates from Harvard University and others, thus affirming his commitment to continuous learning and professional development. This appointment aligns with ABK's strategic vision of empowering national talent to drive long-term success.
With his vast knowledge and experience in corporate banking, Al-Duwaisan's role will be instrumental in elevating ABK's competitive standing as a leading player in the banking industry.
