Adrian Hodges

Adrian P.L. Hodges is the Group Treasurer at Ajman Bank, a position he has held after being appointed in 2024. He brings a rich tapestry of experience in treasury and global markets, with a career highlighted by transformative leadership and strategic innovation across multiple continents, including the Middle East, Asia, and Australia.

With over three decades of robust experience in treasury and global markets, Mr. Hodges brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of strategic financial leadership to his new role. Prior to joining Ajman Bank, Adrian was the Head of Global Markets Solutions at the Commercial Bank of Dubai, where he was instrumental in transforming a passive client FX execution business into a dynamic, solution-driven global markets service. Under his leadership, the bank saw a significant increase in fee revenues and diversified its financial products, contributing extensively to the bank's acclaim on the Forbes List of the World's Best Banks in 2022.

Adrian holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Southampton University in the United Kingdom and has enhanced his professional skills with several prominent certifications. His professional education includes Strategic ALM from London Financial Studies and leadership training from INSEAD. He brings extensive GCC experience since 1991, with a strong global network.

Career history

• Group Treasurer, Ajman Bank (2024–present)
• Head of Global Markets Solutions, Commercial Bank of Dubai
• Head Senior VP, Global Sales, FGB Treasury & Global Markets Group, FAB Properties
• Head of Sales, Structured Treasury Solutions, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
• Structuring Sales, Treasury & Investments Head, Emirates NBD
• Head Structuring & Sales, Treasury & Investments, National Bank of Dubai

What Adrian Hodges could bring to Group Treasurer at Ajman Bank: Hodges' appointment brings proven expertise in transforming treasury operations and global markets functions. His track record at Commercial Bank of Dubai—including driving fee revenue growth and portfolio diversification that contributed to Forbes recognition—demonstrates his capability to enhance Ajman Bank's treasury operations and strategic financial initiatives. His three decades of experience across the Middle East, Asia, and Australia, combined with advanced financial certifications and leadership training from INSEAD, positions him to drive organizational change and deliver substantial financial results within a defined risk framework, particularly valuable for an Islamic banking institution navigating the evolving GCC financial landscape.