^{Corporate Governance} Board of Directors

Alexandre Zaluski is Senior Head within the Investment Banking division of ADCB, where he has been responsible for Equity Capital Markets since 2024 and is based in Abu Dhabi.

Alexandre began his investment banking career in 2003 and brings over two decades of international experience across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. He has held senior roles at leading global financial institutions, including UBS, Bank of America, and Mizuho. Over the course of his career, he has advised on and executed more than 150 transactions spanning equity and debt capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory.

For the past 15 years, Alexandre has focused primarily on public markets, leading equity capital markets platforms and teams at UBS, Mizuho, and now ADCB. This experience has provided him with deep expertise in leveraging capital market platforms to deliver strategic financing solutions for institutional investors, corporates, and public sector clients.

Alexandre holds a Master of Science degree from NEOMA Business School in France.

Ahmed has over 21 years of extensive experience in the banking sector. Previously, he has held key positions at Dubai Islamic Bank and Emirates Islamic Bank. Since joining ADCB in 2011, he has been an integral part of the ADCB's growth and success. His combination of practical experience and commitment to excellence makes him a valuable asset to ADCB.

Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Dubai University in addition to his IT Diploma and specialisations from Germany / Karlsruhe University enabling him to adapt to the evolving digital banking landscape.

Ahmed's leadership and expertise continue to drive ADCB's innovative and collaborative initiatives. This has resulted in his appointment as the Head of Excellency Services at ADCB where he demonstrates exceptional leadership skills and deep understanding of the banking evolving environment. The Excellency Services team has achieved new heights in delivering top-tier services to the ADCB's clients.

Wedad Almarzooqi is Head of Sustainability at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), where she leads the Bank’s sustainability strategy and sustainable finance agenda. With more than 13 years of cross-sector experience spanning aviation and financial services, she is responsible for integrating sustainability priorities across core business functions and fostering strategic partnerships that support long-term value creation and sustainable economic development in the UAE.

Prior to joining ADCB, Wedad held a range of finance, procurement, support services, and strategy roles at Etihad Airways, where she contributed to the development and execution of the airline’s corporate strategy. Her international experience includes a regional finance role supporting European operations from Switzerland.

Recognized for her leadership, Wedad was selected to participate in an Executive Leadership Programme delivered by London Business School in collaboration with ADQ, designed to prepare high-potential talent for senior leadership positions.

Wedad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance from Monash University, an Executive Diploma from London Business School, and a Certificate in Sustainable Finance from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. She is also a Certified Non-Executive Director accredited by the Financial Times.

In addition to her executive responsibilities, Wedad serves on the Abu Dhabi Corporate Social Responsibility Committee and is a WiSER (Women in Sustainability, Environment and Renewable Energy) Pioneer, an initiative established by Masdar to advance the role of women in sustainability and clean energy leadership.

Arij Azzam is the Division Head of Private Clients within ADCB's Private Banking & Wealth Management Group. She joined ADCB in 2010 and has more than 25 years of experience in the UAE banking and financial services sector, with extensive expertise in Private Banking, Wealth Management, Priority Banking, and Retail Banking.

Arij leads the Private Clients division, overseeing business strategy, client relationships, and performance management. Throughout her career, she has developed strong expertise in investment solutions and wealth advisory services, supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients across local and international markets.

Prior to joining ADCB, Arij held several senior positions at leading financial institutions, including Dubai Bank and Sharjah Islamic Bank, where she gained extensive experience in client advisory, relationship management, and bespoke wealth management solutions.

Arij holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is a Certified Wealth Management Professional.

Nabil Juma joined ADCB in September 2009 as the head of Strategic Relations and Brokerage, enhancing the brokerage business and developing stronger relationships with key shareholders, regulators and major clients.

Currently, he is the Executive Head of Private Banking overseeing private banking acquisition, brokerage and capital markets functions. Prior to ADCB Nabil held multiple senior positions at First Gulf Bank (FGB) and Emirates International Investment Company (EIIC), he represented the company on the boards of several local and regional Investment Banks and brokerage firms, including:

• Prime Holding- Egypt
• Prime Emirates- Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Emirates International Investment Company- Egypt

Nabil has held a Bachelor degree in accounting and an MBA since 1998. In 2019, he completed his PHD in Business Administration from the Swiss Business School in Zurich, Switzerland.