New Head Named for Bahrain-Based GIB's Oman Unit

Bahrain-based Gulf International Bank (GIB) has announced the appointment of Yaseen al Lawati as the Head and Branch Manager for GIB Oman. GIB recently established its branch in Muscat, which provides comprehensive wholesale banking solutions to a growing number of corporates, financial institutions, and government clients across the sultanate.

In a press statement, Sara Abdulhadi, CEO of GIB, said, “Yaseen’s appointment to lead GIB’s new branch in Oman, leveraging his extensive industry experience, supports our strategy to expand our regional presence, meet the needs of our clients, and strengthen the bank’s franchise in the sultanate.”

Lawati joins GIB with more than 20 years of professional experience, most recently having served as Director of Credit Suisse AG. Prior to that, he held several senior roles at the National Bank of Oman including Head of Business Development and Strategy and Head of Investment Banking Division. He holds a BA in finance and a BS in accounting from the University of Missouri, USA. He is also a CFA Charter holder and an FRM candidate with the Global Association of Risk Professionals.