Tariq
CEO - USA - iCEO #97333

Experience

A visionary Executive and Growth Leader with 20+ years of strategic leadership across mature and emerging markets. Expertise spans banking, wealth, real estate, and Islamic finance, with a strong focus on fintech, digitization, and AI. Combines engineering and business acumen to drive growth, optimize operations, and deliver innovative strategies globally.

Major Achievements

• Developed and executed SCB retail strategy that revived the business in the UAE. The result was $125M in income after negative years. • Founded ADIB Mortgage, established associated revenue streams, built a $4.5B portfolio. Hired & managed a team of over 130 members that contributed 16% of the group’s income. • Doubled BCS Capital AUM from $530M to $1B in 13 months, following 4 years of slower accumulation. • Established Guidance strong presence in 5 Midwest States which resulted in HF portfolio of $1.6B during my tenure • Driven digitization and Fintech integration across all businesses, including account opening, card acquisition, client journeys, and approval processes. This resulted in improved client experience, record sales, and cost savings. • Launched the first Islamic mortgage product for a UAE institution in the UK, resulting in 10% revenue increase • Launched the first UAE Green Mortgage in line with Green Property criteria and the sustainability vision of SCB

Industry Sector Competencies

Fintech

Engineering

Financial Services

Banking

Real Estate, Real Estate Finance

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, MD, CBO, Chief Retail Officer, GM, NED

Sector: Fintech, Banking, Real Estate

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: MENA, North America, North Africa, Europe, Asia

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Egypt

Singapore

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Professional)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Professional)