QIIB announced the appointment of Omar Abdulaziz al-Meer as chief of Corporate Sector. Al-Meer has been employed with QIIB for the last 19 years and holds a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business Management from Cardiff University, United Kingdom.
Al-Meer has worked in several departments across QIIB, including retail banking and treasury and investment. During the last four years, he has held the position of chief (Business Development and Alternative Channels Sector), where he has driven the bank to wards digital enablement and transformation alongside new lines of revenue.
Commenting on the appointment of al-Meer, QIIB chief executive officer, Dr Abdulbasit Ahmed al-Shaibei said, “This new appointment within QIIB’s Senior Management is part of implementing the strategy approved by our Board of Directors, which supports and empowers Qatari employees.
“We seek to enable them to acquire the necessary skills and expertise that will qualify them to hold leading positions within the bank. We are proud to base our strategy on the principles of Qatar National Vision 2030 that focuses on empowering Qataris.”
He noted, “Mr. Al-Meer’s experience, qualifications, competency and expertise gained throughout his time at QIIB, has made him an ideal choice to lead the Corporate Sector. We are confident his experience can lead the Corporate Sector to further advancement and developments.”
Dr. Al-Shaibei stated, “Undoubtedly, the appointment of Mr. Al-Meer as Chief of Corporate Sector will be a great value addition to the ongoing efforts of the bank, which are aimed at enhancing the Corporate Sector’s business. QIIB has opened two new Corporate Branches located on Salwa Road and the Industrial Area. This step will ultimately increase the volume and quality of services provided to all enterprises.”
The chief executive officer wished al-Meer all the success in his new endeavour.
On his part, al-Meer expressed his thanks and appreciation to the QIIB Board of Directors and Executive Management for selecting him to lead the Corporate Sector.
He said their trust in him acts as a great motivation to achieve further development and outstanding results in line with the approved strategy.