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CBD Board of Directors

Board of Directors

In accordance with the Articles of Association for Commercial Bank of Dubai the formation of the Board of Directors is governed by the Federal Law on Commercial Companies (as amended). The Board comprises of 11 members who are elected through the General Meeting, for a term of three financial years.

The formation of the Board of Directors takes into consideration the primary need to ensure that the Board and its Committees have the appropriate balance of skills, experience, knowledge of the Bank and independence of mind to enable them to discharge their respective duties and responsibilities.

 

Saod Obaidalla

Saod Mohamed Obaidalla

Director

Saod Obaidalla graduated from the Higher College of Technology in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 1992. His career journey is marked by significant roles within Emirates NBD PJSC, spanning various positions from Manager of Credit, Guarantee, and Trade Finance (1993-1995) to Head of Private Banking (2016-2023). He also served as Head of UAE & GCC, Private Banking (2014-2016), Head of Royal Accounts, Private Banking (2010-2014), Commercial Manager in the Middle Corporate Company (2000-2010), and Branch Manager (1995-2000) within the same institution. Additionally, he held board memberships in prominent organizations, including Dubai World Trade Centre (2003-present), Emirates NBD Securities (2014-2023), National General Insurance (2016-2021), and Oman Insurance Company (2003-2012).

CBD Board of Directors