Burgan Bank has announced the promotion of Fadhel Mahmoud Abdullah to the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Kuwait, in line with the bank's strategy to strengthen Its leadership team. Regarded among Burgan's longest-serving and most highly respected strategic leaders, Abdullah will play an integral role in designing, implementing, and steering the new strategic direction of the bank over the next five years to enhance its market share in Kuwait and help drive higher profitability. The new vision of the bank entails a plan to expand its network of branches and increase focus on the Kuwaiti market, while striving to meet the needs of Burgan's customers and reach the larger segment of society.

Abdullah is a seasoned veteran of the banking sector and a long-serving member of Burgan's management team, bringing 34 years of finance, investment, and corporate banking experience to his new appointment. He has held multiple key leadership roles during his 25-year long career with Burgan Bank since 1998.