(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced on Tuesday that it has appointed Shayne Nelson as the group's new chief executive officer.
Prior to this appointment, Shayne Nelson was the CEO of Standard Chartered Private Bank with additional responsibilities for the SME Banking section. He also served as the Chairman of Standard Chartered Saadiq Islamic Banking and the Director of the Standard Chartered Board for China.
Shayne was a member of the Consumer Bank Steering Group, the Bank's Executive Business Strategy Group and a member of the Bank's Diversity and Inclusion Council.
Commenting on this appointment, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates NBD, said he is confident that Shayne's years of experience and expertise in the financial services industry, will drive Emirates NBD to continue delivering excellent results while providing valuable returns to the Group's stakeholders.
"We would also like to take this opportunity to thank Rick Pudner for playing a vital role in leading Emirates NBD towards growth and success during his service as the Group's CEO. Rick's excellent leadership skills and professionalism steered the Bank in directions that ensured a robust performance year after year. We wish him all the best and success in his future endeavours," said Shaikh Ahmed.
"Rick Pudner, Emirates NBD Group CEO, commented: "I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to lead Emirates NBD for the last eight years. I would like to thank Shaikh Ahmed - the Chairman and the Emirates NBD Board of Directors for their guidance and support, and the Emirates NBD management and staff for their contributions which have helped to establish the bank as a regional success. I would also like to welcome Shayne to Emirates NBD by wishing him all the best in his new role."
Nelson said he looked forward to building on Emirates NBD's proud heritage by achieving the group's strategic objectives and ensuring that it continues to be a value-adding organisation to all its stakeholders.
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