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	Eissa Mohamed Alsuwaidi CHAIRMAN INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Eissa Mohamed Alsuwaidi was appointed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) to join the ADCB Board of Directors and was elected as Chairman of ADCB in September 2008. He has more than 20 years of experience in asset management and banking. Bachelor of Economics (Northeastern University, USA)* EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Chief Executive Officer — Abu Dhabi Investment Council Board Member — Emirates Investment Authority
	Mohamed Dhaen Mahasoon Alhamli VICE CHAIRMAN INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mohamed Dhaen Mahasoon Alhamli joined the ADCB Board of Directors in 2019. He is the former Minister of Energy for UAE (2004–2013) and is currently Chairman of UNB Egypt Board of Directors. Advanced Management Program (Harvard Business School, USA)* Member of the Association of Chartered Accountants Higher National Diploma in Business Studies (Portsmouth University, UK) EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Previously held the following positions: Member, Supreme Petroleum Council Advisory Committee (SPC) Vice Chairman, Abu Dhabi National Chemicals Company (ChemaWeyaat) Board Member, Cosmo Oil, Japan Chairman, Internal Audit Committee, Abu Dhabi Investment Council Chairman, Internal Audit Committee, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
	Abdulla Khalil Almutawa NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Bank’s shareholders nominated Abdulla Khalil Almutawa to join the ADCB Board of Directors in March 1997. He is a skilled and dedicated investment professional with more than 35 years of experience and a comprehensive background in finance and administration. BSc Business Administration (University of North Carolina, USA) EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: General Manager of the Private Office of Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammaed Al Nahyan Board Member of Bank Al Falah Limited Chairman of Makhazen Investment Company Board Member of ADNH Non-Executive Member of EFG Hermes Board
	Khaled H. Alkhoori INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Khaled H. Alkhoori was elected by ADCB shareholders to join the Bank’s Board of Directors in April 2012. Since January 2006, he has been the Chairman of Orient House for Development and Construction. MSc Civil Engineering (Northeastern University, USA)* BSc Civil Engineering (Northeastern University, USA) EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Board Member of Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH)
	Khalid Deemas Alsuwaidi INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Khalid Deemas Alsuwaidi was appointed by ADIC to join the ADCB Board of Directors in March 2009. In 2012, he was nominated and elected by ADCB shareholders to act as a Director and, in March 2015, he was again nominated and elected by ADIC to act as a Director. He has more than 15 years of banking experience, having held senior management positions in National Bank of Abu Dhabi and First Gulf Bank. MSc Business Administration, minor in Management Information Systems and Strategic Planning (Widener University, USA)* BSc Computer Information Systems (Bethune Cookman College, USA) EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Board Member — Manazel Real Estate Company Vice Chairman — Abu Dhabi National Takaful Company Chairman — Emirates Strategic Investment Co. (ESIC) Group Chief Executive Officer — Das Holding
	Aysha Al Hallami INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Aysha Al Hallami was elected by ADIC to join the ADCB Board of Directors in April 2013. She is a Research Specialist in the Strategy and Planning Department at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, where she has served for more than nine years. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA Institute, USA)* Private Equity and Venture Capital (Harvard Business School, USA) MSc Finance & Banking (British University in Dubai in association with Cass Business School, City University, UK) BSc Business Sciences: major in Finance (Zayed University, UAE)
	Carlos Obeid INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Carlos Obeid joined the ADCB Board of Directors in 2019. He is the Group Chief Financial Officer of Mubadala Investment Company. Master Business Administration (INSEAD)* Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (American University of Beirut) EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Board Member of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Board Member of Global Foundries Board Member of Waha Capital Chairman of Mubadala Infrastructure Partners Board Member of Bank Audi SAL in Lebanon
	Hussain Jasim Naser Alnowais INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hussain Jasim Naser Alnowais joined the ADCB Board of Directors in 2019. He is the founding member and Chairman of AlNowais Investments. BSc Business Finance (Lewis & Clark College, USA)* EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Chairman of AMEA Power Chairman of Sheikh Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development Board member of Rotana Hotels and Real Estate Investment Founder and Board Member of Sandooq AlWatan
	Saeed Mohamed Hamad Almazrouei INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Saeed Mohamed Hamad Almazrouei was appointed to the ADCB Board of Directors in 2019. He is the Group Deputy Chief Financial Officer and head of Mergers and Acquisitions in Mubadala Investment Company PJSC. MSc International Securities Investment and Banking (University of Reading, UK)* MSc National Security and Strategic Studies (National Defense College, UAE) BSc Finance (Suffolk University, USA) EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Board Member of Abu Dhabi Future Energy (Masdar) Board Member of Abu Dhabi Retirement Pension & Benefits Fund Board Member of Modon Properties Board Member of Mubadala Medical Company Board Member of CEPSA Holding LLC
	Mohamed Hamad Ghanem Almehairi INDEPENDENT, NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mohamed Hamad Ghanem Almehairi joined the ADCB Board of Directors in 2019. He is Chief Executive Officer, Aabar Investments PJSC. BSc Science & Business Administration, Finance (Suffolk University, USA)* EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of Aabar Investments PJSC Board Member and Vice Chairman of Arabtec Holding Board Member of UniCredit SpA in Italy Executive Director — Financial Institutions of Mubadala Investment Company
	Sir Gerry Grimstone BOARD ADVISER ADCB appointed Sir Gerry Grimstone as Adviser to its Board of Directors in January 2013. He brings significant international expertise and experience in investment banking and the financial services industry and has served on the boards of several high-profile public- and private-sector companies, including as Chairman of Barclays Bank. Sir Gerry was previously Chairman of TheCityUK, a senior investment banker at Schroders, and an official in the UK’s HM Treasury. He was responsible for privatisation and policy for state-owned enterprises and helped oversee HM Treasury’s Operational Efficiency Programme. He has also served as one of the UK’s business ambassadors. EXTERNAL APPOINTMENTS: Lead Non-Executive Director — UK Ministry of Defence Independent Non-Executive — Deloitte North West Europe Board Member Investcorp Senior Adviser Fenchurch Advisory Partners Senior Adviser Natixis