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Hakim Karoui

Global Head of Wholesale Banking Group (WBG) @ ADIB
26.9 yrs experienceBanking
Apr 2026

The move

MoveBank of America Merrill Lynch ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
TitleManaging Director Global Head of Wholesale Banking Group (WBG)
LocationDubai UAE
Career arcRooted in UAE
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates Uae
Years in UAE42.4
Total experience26.9 years
ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank headcount1,001-5,000 employees
ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank industryBanking
ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank HQAbu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank founded1997
ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank typePublic Company

Career arc

  1. Global Head of Wholesale Banking Group (WBG)Apr 2026 — Present
    ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank· UAE· Full-time
  2. Managing DirectorMar 2010 — Sep 2025
    Bank of America Merrill Lynch· Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  3. Co-Head of GCIB- MENAMar 2010 — Sep 2025
    Bank of America Merrill Lynch· Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  4. Director, MENA Head of FIs, Head of Corp Banking Abu DhabiOct 1998 — Jan 2010
    Citi· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time

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