Rakan Shiyab was appointed General Legal Counsel at Invest Bank PSC in late November 2025, joining the Sharjah-based bank as a senior legal executive. He brings a distinguished legal career spanning more than two decades with expertise in the legal framework for banking and finance, strategic transactions, commercial litigation and executive advisory.
Most recently, he held the position of Head of Legal, GB & CB MENAP at Standard Chartered, where he led high-impact legal strategy across complex, multi-jurisdictional mandates and institutional change agendas. His legal career also includes roles at Al Tamimi & Company and HSBC Middle East, where he developed deep knowledge of regional frameworks and global best practices.
Career History
- General Legal Counsel at Invest Bank PSC (2025–present)
- Head of Legal, GB & CB MENAP at Standard Chartered
- Legal Counsel at Al Tamimi & Company
- Legal role at HSBC Middle East
What Rakan Shiyab could bring to General Legal Counsel at Invest Bank PSC: Drawing on two decades of experience navigating multi-jurisdictional banking regulations, complex transactions, and institutional transformation, Shiyab is positioned to elevate Invest Bank's legal governance and risk management frameworks. His track record leading legal strategy at a global institution like Standard Chartered, combined with deep regional expertise from his Al Tamimi and HSBC roles, positions him to strengthen the bank's competitive positioning in the Middle East while building a high-performing legal culture aligned with growth objectives.
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