Yousif Abdulla Taqi

Yousif Abdulla Taqi was appointed Chairman of Khaleeji Bank effective May 11, 2025, following a nomination by GFH Financial Group. He brings extensive practical experience in the banking sector in Bahrain exceeding 35 years, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Husson University obtained in 1990, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Throughout his career, Taqi has held senior leadership positions at premier financial institutions. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Al Salam Bank BSC from 2006 to 2011, and held the same role at Al Salam Bank Algeria. Prior to his tenure at Al Salam Bank, he was Deputy General Manager at Kuwait Finance House from 2003 to 2006, and served as Partner at Ernst & Young (Bahrain) from 1999 to 2003. During his 20 years with Ernst & Young, he served as a partner in the Islamic financial services group advising Gulf and international financial institutions.

Taqi currently holds multiple board positions as Chairman at BMI Bank BSC, Amar Holding Co. BSC, and North Star Holding Co., Inc., and as Director at GFH Financial Group BSC (from 2022), Eskan Bank BSC (from 2011), and other entities. In his new role as Chairman, Taqi stated his intention to build on Khaleeji Bank's achievements and develop innovative strategies to enhance the bank's position in the sector.

Career History

• Chairman, Khaleeji Bank BSC (2025–present)
• Chief Executive Officer, Al Salam Bank BSC (2006–2011)
• Deputy General Manager, Kuwait Finance House KSC (2003–2006)
• Partner, Ernst & Young (Bahrain) (1999–2003)

What Yousif Abdulla Taqi could bring to the Chairman role at Khaleeji Bank: With his deep expertise in Islamic banking architecture and strategy developed as CEO of Al Salam Bank, combined with 20 years of advisory experience at Ernst & Young advising regional and international financial institutions, Taqi is positioned to guide Khaleeji Bank's governance and growth strategy. His demonstrated track record of strengthening institutional performance and his extensive board experience across multiple banking entities and holding companies suggest he can bring strategic vision and operational discipline to lead the bank through evolving market dynamics in the Gulf Islamic banking sector.