Commercial Bank International (CBI), a leading bank in the UAE, has appointed Anil Kumar as its new head of retail banking.

Kumar joins CBI from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) where he was executive vice president of business transformation, leading the expansion strategy of ADIB’s global retail banking function.  

Prior to joining ADIB, he held senior roles at Birla Sunlife Asset Management and Citi in India and the UK, said a statement from the company.

In his new role, Kumar will be responsible for leading CBI’s retail expansion programme which includes the development of new products and improvement of processes and technologies to serve customers better.  

He will report directly to the CEO, Mark Robinson.

Welcoming Kumar into the fold, Robinson said: “Retail banking is one of our key growth sectors and we are delighted to have Kumar lead our team as we enhance our proposition.”

“He is a valuable addition to the bank, bringing 24 years of experience to the role, which will see him head our efforts to deliver a market leading retail banking experience for our customers across the UAE,” he added.

Speaking on his appointment, Kumar said: “I am delighted to join CBI as it continues to invest in, and strengthen its business.”

“I look forward to working with the highly experienced team here to deliver innovative banking solutions and creating value for our customers,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service