Ala'a Eraiqat

Board Member — Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF)

Group Chief Executive Officer - ADCB

Ala’a Eraiqat joined ADCB in January 2004 and has served in various senior executive roles before being appointed as the Group Chief Executive Officer in February 2009. He has been a banker since 1991 and previously held senior positions at other banks, including two of the leading global banks.

As the Group Chief Executive Officer, Ala’a is responsible for leading and guiding ADCB and its subsidiaries to achieve the objectives committed to the shareholders. He has spearheaded ADCB’s significant growth to emerge as a market leader through the effective implementation of the Bank’s strategy, with a sharp focus on customer service and digital innovation.

His responsibilities extend to being the Chairman of Board of Directors of Al Hilal Bank (digital banking subsidiary of ADCB) and Abu Dhabi Commercial Engineering Services. He also chairs ADCB’s Management Executive Committee, and the Management Credit Committee among others.

External Director Appointments:

Abu Dhabi National Hotels PSJC (ADNH) – Director and member of the Audit, Compliance and Corporate Governance Committee
Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) – Director and Chairman of Human Resources Committee