Banker of the Year Awards 2009
A Dow Jones poll in 2009 showed that the decisive factor for company bosses when choosing banks was relationship and commitment.
The World Finance panel sought to recognise the financiers who have helped reshape the banking industry over the past 12 months. Each of the winners have helped to set high standards of progress, innovation and performance in financial services. Particularly in a time of adverse economic conditions, we feel it is important to cite those who have excelled in maintaining the high productivity of their respective institutions.
In our aim to redress the balance of larger firms with global networks, the awards panel used as its criteria originality, proof of market development and excellence in client representation. Many congratulations to the winners.
Bahrain
Mr Abdulkarim Ahmed Bucheery, BBK
Dubai
Abdulla Al Hamli, Dubai Islamic Bank
Egypt
Hassan Abdalla, Arab African International Bank
India
O.P. Bhatt, State Bank of India
Jordan
Mr Musa Shihadeh, Jordan Islamic Bank
Kuwait
Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Bahar, NBK
Lebanon
Mr Salim Sfeir, Bank of Beirut s.a.l
Oman
Omar Hussain Al Fardan, National Bank of Oman
Saudi Arabia
Abdulkareem Abu Alnasr, NCB
Turkey
Mr Ergun Ozen, Garanti Bank
Source: World Finance