Executive Management
Expertise at Every Level
Our executives lead the areas that matter most to you in operations, risk, technology, corporate banking, audit, and people. Their combined knowledge ensures your experience is built on a foundation of sound governance, genuine care, and with the integrity our customers deserve.
Yilmaz Uğur Ay
Chief Executive Officer
Yilmaz has dedicated more than 20 years shaping corporate banking and trade finance. With an MBA from Marmara University and leadership chapters at Bank of Baghdad and Albaraka Turk Participation Bank, he brings a genuine talent for driving growth, profitability, and operational excellence across regional and Iraqi banking.
Omar Hatamleh
Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer
Having worked across Iraq, Jordan, and Qatar, Omar brings treasury and financial market leadership with over 20 years behind him. Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Banks Treasury Risk Manager (BTRM) with a Cardiff Metropolitan University MBA, his expertise from Bank Audi and Bank of Jordan make him a trusted hand in liquidity and risk governance.
Amjad Batayneh
Chief Compliance Officer
For over two decades, Amjad has been the person banks trust on compliance, AML/CFT, and sanctions. His career spans Citi Bank, Arab Bank, and Bank AlRayan, backed by a Master’s degree in Financial Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Banking and credentials from ACAMS, ICA, and LIBF. These stacked experience makes him a true specialist in AML, sanctions, and trade finance.
Fahad Aljadir
Chief Risk Officer
Fahad's career in risk and governance spans Region Trade Bank and KPMG, where he supported the Central Bank of Iraq, speaks to real depth in Iraqi banking. A graduate of the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, he holds an impressive stack of certifications from ISO standards to compliance, and fraud examination, making him a trusted hand in risk governance and board reporting.
Hadeel Al-Osaily
Chief Human Resources Officer
Hadeel brings 15-plus years of people-first leadership to HR. With diplomas in Business Administration and Strategic HR, she's built teams at names like PepsiCo, LG Electronics, and First Iraqi Bank, pairing talent strategy with genuine skill in HR transformation and organizational development across many sectors.
Rami Al Munem
Chief Operations Officer
From Arab Bank Syria to UNRWA and Region Trade Bank, Rami brings 18-plus years of hands-on experience in banking operations, corporate credit, and internal audit. His Master's in Financial Management underpins deep expertise in financial controls, internal audit and process optimization across the Iraqi banking sector.
Mohamed Ouilem
Chief of Corporates and Head of Banking Development
From HSBC and BNP Paribas to Qatar National Bank, Arab Bank, and Bank ABC, Mohamed brings 20+ years in corporate banking. With a Paris banking diploma and credit certifications, he's built a genuine talent for portfolio management and growing relationships.
Ali Shabani
Chief Retail Officer
Ali has driven retail banking growth, from consumer lending to digital banking and branch networks. With over 20 years experience, his journey through Arab Bank, Bank Al Etihad, and First Iraqi Bank, plus a Master's in Financial Markets, known for driving growth and elevating customer experience.
Chali Mayi
Chief Marketing Officer
Chali is a senior business and marketing executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across six industries in Iraq, Sweden, and international markets. His expertise spans strategic marketing, business development, commercial growth, and organizational transformation, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, increasing market share, and building and transforming businesses across large enterprises and entrepreneurial ventures.
Areeq Maiah
Head of Internal Audit and Internal Control
Over 10 years at Jordan Ahli Bank, Areeq has grown across audit, control, and branch management. Backed by an Accounting degree and certifications spanning CAMS, CICS, GRCP, GRCA, and beyond, brought deep strength in risk assessment, fraud investigations, and internal control frameworks.
Waleed Ahmed
Chief Technology Officer
Waleed is a technology leader with 17-plus years turning banking systems into digital advantages and someone who genuinely understands both sides of banking innovation. A Computer Science graduate and PMP-certified, he's driven modernization at The National Bank, Jordan Commercial Bank, and ICS Financial Systems.