Mr. Abdulla Abdulaziz Ali Taleb has more than 19 years of experience in banking and currently he is heading the Business Banking Group of Ithmaar Bank, Bahrain. Besides that, he has a strong work experience in a number of banking functions; including Islamic financial services, corporate banking, capital markets and credits. Prior to joining Ithmaar Bank, he held senior positions in various banks and financial institutions including BMI Bank, First Investment Bank, Shamil Bank and Khaleej Finance & Investments.

Abdulla Taleb has a Bachelors Degree in Banking & Finance from Kingdom University and Associate Diploma in Economics Banking and Finance from University of Bahrain. He also holds an Advanced Diploma in Islamic Banking from Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance. In addition Abdulla is a certified Director from the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance.