Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, has announced the appointment of Suvo Sarkar as the new general manager for Retail Banking.

Sarkar, a much respected figure in the UAE banking sector, returns to the bank after two years in the capital with National Bank of Abu Dhabi. In his last stint with the bank, Sarkar was instrumental in the smooth transition of retail banking during the merger of Emirates Bank and National Bank of Dubai in 2007.

Sarkar has extensive experience in the banking industry spanning 24 years in the Middle East and South Asia. The appointment comes at a time when the bank is boosting its human capital and bringing the best in the industry to service its customers.

Rick Pudner, Group CEO, Emirates NBD, said, “I would like to congratulate and welcome Suvo to Emirates NBD. He brings a wealth of experience and has tremendous knowledge of the UAE banking sector; it is great to have him in our team.

“The bank is focused on attracting and retaining the most talented staff from across the region and globally to develop innovative products and services that meet the constantly evolving needs of our customers.”

Sarkar, who will be reporting to Pudner, said he was happy to be back in the Emirates NBD fold and looks forward to the new challenge.

“The UAE banking sector is constantly progressing and setting new service standards in the region. Emirates NBD is a very strong brand and has a tremendous opportunity in setting new standards in product innovation, introducing new technologies, investing in expanding our retail franchise and enhancing the overall customer experience,” he said.

Suvo has a graduate degree in engineering and is an MBA and gold medalist from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata. He is a qualified investment consultant and has trained at INSEAD and Oxford University. – TradeArabia News Service