Kuwait International Bank (KIB), a leading Islamic bank in Kuwait, has appointed N G R Nair as senior manager to lead the growth of its retail banking department.

“Nair is one of the Kuwait banking sector’s best known and most-qualified figures, with an enviable track record of achievement,” said Mahmoud Abul Eyoun, chief executive of KIB.

“At KIB we are committed to the growth and development of our business and Mr Nair’s appointment provides further strength to our team.”

“His experience will assist our strategy to provide products and services which focus closely on our customers’ needs, and create new standards of customer service excellence amongst Islamic banks in Kuwait,” he added.

Nair, besides having 37 years of banking experience, is a specialist in a number of areas, including marketing, research and banking technology, as well as a strong background in retail banking services.

In Kuwait he worked for a number of local and international banks before joining Commercial Bank of Kuwait, where he held senior positions which included regional manager and senior regional manager with responsibility for direct sales.

Nair has an MA in economics, diploma in banking businesses, from Institute of Banking, UK, as well as higher certificates from a number of academic institutions around the globe, a statement said. – TradeArabia News Service