Islamic Corporation for the Development (ICD) of the Private Sector’s Board of Directors accepted the appointment of Ayman Amin Sejiny as its General Manager (CEO) of ICD on its 91st Meeting held on 3rd September 2019.

On his new role, Ayman Sejiny, says, “I have admired ICD from the outside for many years and am delighted, therefore, to have been chosen to lead the corporation in the next exciting phase of its journey. I greatly look forward to meeting employees, leaders, customers and other stakeholders after I join in October and to working with them to achieve further success in the years to come.”

I greatly look forward to meeting employees, leaders, customers and other stakeholders after I join in October and to working with them to achieve further success in the years to come.

Being a highly accomplished financial industry leader who has in-depth industry knowledge and 24-year experience in investment and corporate banking in the local, regional and international markets, Ayman previously served as CEO of Ibdar bank BSC, Bank Alkhair, Barclays Capital Saudi Arabia and as the Chairman of Open-Silicon, Inc and Bahrain Financing Company Group as well as a Board member of Unicorn Bahrain. He also holds a BA in Finance from Eastern Michigan University, United States.

Dr. Bandar Hajjar, President – IsDB & Chairman – ICD Board, says, “After a rigorous search, the Board concluded that Ayman's considerable experience in banking sector, along with his strong track record of success as a CEO, made him the outstanding candidate for the role. Mr. Ayman has demonstrated throughout his career the ability to work successfully in different environments, designing and leading strategies which resulted in impressive value creation. I look forward to working with him to create the next chapter of ICD's story of success”.

Established in 1999, ICD is a member of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and supports economic development and promotes the development of the private sector in its member countries. It also offers advice to governments and private organizations to boost the expansion, modernization of private enterprises.