Aafaq Islamic Finance (Ifs) Board of Directors announced recently appointing Hisham Hammoud, as the new CEO of the firm. According to Banking and Finance Industry sources across Middle East, Hisham Hammoud brings in a 25 years of expertise within the Banking, Islamic Banking sectors.
Aafaq Islamic Finance further stated that within his illustrious career, Hisham has held a number of senior management positions and leadership positions in many local and international financial institutions, through which he has successfully reorganized banking and financial businesses, implemented multi-objective business strategies, in many countries. Hisham has led acquisitions and digital transformations of financial services for both companies and individuals. He holds a master’s degree in international business.
The firm further stated that Hisham Hammoud’s duties in his new position include the responsibility of contributing to the leadership of “Aafaq Islamic Finance” towards restructuring and developing its strategy in line with the next phase. Via the innovation and development in financial and banking services, Aafaq products are compatible with Islamic Sharia, in a way that exceeds the aspirations of shareholders and meets the needs of local and targeted customers.
Aafaq claimed to be a core player in aiding and financing leading institutions and projects, in addition to developing smart and secure payment solutions for individuals and companies.
