
Jacques Dagher
The move
Career arc
- CIO, Investment Banking and MarketsAug 2025 — Present
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - Head of Technology - Investment Banking & Global MarketsNov 2024 — Aug 2025
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)· Full-time - Head of Global Markets Technology ServicesJan 2015 — Nov 2024
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)· Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates· Full-time - MBA Summer AssociateJun 2014 — Aug 2014
Credit Suisse - Senior ConsultantSep 2008 — Nov 2013
Murex
Education
- INSEADMaster of Business Administration (MBA)2014 — 2014
- École Supérieure d'ÉlectricitéEngineer2006 — 2008
Languages
- French
- Arabic
- English
Top skills
About
With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, I am a passionate and visionary IT leader. I have a proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to uplift Global Markets' IT landscape and introduce cutting-edge solutions to enable business growth and increase organisational efficiency. I am currently the Head of Global Markets Technology Services at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's safest and most profitable banks. I am driven by the mission of delivering excellence and value to our customers, stakeholders, and employees, and I bring diverse perspectives and experiences from working in different markets and cultures. In my current role, I lead a team of 80+ talented professionals who provide end-to-en