Mohamed Abdel Bary

Mohamed Abdelbary is the Group Chief Executive Officer at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), one of the UAE's leading Islamic financial institutions. With over 28 years of experience in financial services and banking, he has held key positions in leading financial institutions, including Citibank, Barclays Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. Abdelbary joined ADIB in May 2020 as the Group Chief Financial Officer, a role in which he played a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and performance of the bank.

His appointment as the Acting Group Chief Executive Officer in March 2024 comes as the bank embarks on a journey to explore new avenues for expansion and to achieve its long-term strategic goals. Mohamed Abdelbary has served as the acting CEO since March 2024, successfully leading the bank growth strategy and achieving strong financial performance with net profit before tax growing 33% in the first 9 months of 2024. For full year 2024, net profit before tax reached AED 6.9 billion, rising 26% year-over-year.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mohamed is a committed advocate for financial inclusion and sustainability. His efforts to promote sustainable finance initiatives, including the issuance of green Sukuk and support for socially responsible projects, highlight his dedication to driving positive social and environmental impact. ADIB has mobilised over AED 17 billion in sustainable finance as of year-end 2024, with an inaugural Green Sukuk allocation allocating 90 percent of proceeds toward renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable water infrastructure, contributing to over 607,000 tonnes of estimated annual avoided emissions. Mohamed holds the CFA® Charter-holder credential, demonstrating his commitment to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism in the industry.

In 1995, Mohamed Abdelbary completed a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance at Helwan University.

Career History

• Group Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (October 2024–present)
• Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (March 2024–October 2024)
• Group Chief Financial Officer, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (May 2020–March 2024)
• Regional CFO for Africa and the Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank Middle East (prior to May 2020)
• Head of Business Finance and Head of Finance Department, Standard Chartered Bank Middle East

What Mohamed Abdelbary could bring to his role at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank: Leveraging nearly three decades of banking and financial services expertise across major global institutions, Abdelbary brings proven capabilities in financial strategy, operational transformation, and profitable growth management. His tenure at ADIB has already demonstrated exceptional execution—driving 26-33% profit growth while simultaneously establishing the bank as a regional leader in sustainable finance and digital innovation. His CFA credentials and track record in mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion position him well to deliver on ADIB's ambitious 2035 growth vision while maintaining its commitment to Sharia-compliant principles and ESG leadership.