The Board of Directors of Qatar First Bank (QFB) announced the appointment of Ahmad Meshari as Acting Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect from September 29, 2013. Ahmad will replace Emad Mansour who recently resigned from the Bank. Ahmad brings with him more than 30 years' experience in the financial sector gained through different senior management positions in regional banks and key roles on high-profile boards, primarily with Islamic financial institutions.

Ahmad Meshari joins QFB from Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) where he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Ahmad will have responsibility for QFB's business lines including the Wealth Management business, Principal Investments, Asset Management and Corporate Finance Advisory.