Al Baraka Group B.S.C, headquartered in Bahrain, announced on Monday its board's approval to appoint Houssem Ben Haj Amor as group CEO and board executive member effective as of October 24, 2022. The move followed obtaining all the necessary approvals from the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB). Ben Haj Amor was appointed as acting group chief executive officer on July 01st, 2022, and the board of directors of the group in their meeting held on September 24th resolved to appoint him as group CEO on permanent basis, subject to CBB approval. Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel commented saying: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to take this opportunity to wish Mr. Ben Haj Amor all the best and success in his new role and endeavour." Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel said in a statement. "The Board of Directors is very confident that the management team of ABG, under Mr. Ben Haj Amor's leadership, will implement our vision and strategies in the coming period, which will enhance the interests and benefits of the Group and all its stakeholders." Ben Haj Amor has over 23 years of experience in the Finance industry across the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa. Before joining Al Baraka Group in 2020 as Deputy CEO, he served as CFO at Amlak Finance UAE and he was the General Manager of SHUAA Capital, a leading Investment bank in the GCC. He commenced his career with Andersen and later with the Societe Generale Group. He has served board positions in several banks and financial institutions and has a valuable experience working at the board level of listed financial institutions across the MENA area.
