Mr. Sameh Abu Taleb holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Al-Zarqa University, Jordan, and a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management from the University of Wollongong, Australia. He has further enhanced his executive acumen through advanced programs at Harvard Business School and IESE Business School.
With more than 24 years of distinguished experience spanning the banking and technology sectors across the GCC, Middle East, and North Africa, Mr. Abu Taleb currently serves as Acting Group Chief Executive Officer and Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer – Technology & Operations at Kuwait Finance House – Bahrain. He also sits on the Boards of the United Bank for Commerce and Investment S.A.C. in Libya and BENEFIT B.S.C.(c) in Bahrain.
Throughout his career, Mr. Abu Taleb has held several high-profile leadership roles, including:
Board Member, Ahli United Bank (Egypt)
Alternate Board Member, Ahli United Bank K.S.C.P. (Kuwait)
Group Head of Information Technology & Digital Transformation, Ahli United Bank – Bahrain
Director of Digital Transformation, Al Hilal Bank – UAE
Senior Vice President – Digital Transformation, Emirates NBD Group
Head of Rapid Delivery, Emirates NBD Group
Executive Program Manager, Credit Card Migration Project, Emirates NBD Group
Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Integration Specialist at TIBCO/MENA e-Solutions and as a Software Engineer at the Tura Computer Research Center in Jordan.
Mr. Abu Taleb’s career reflects a proven track record of driving digital transformation, operational excellence, and strategic innovation within leading financial institutions, underscoring his reputation as a visionary leader in the financial services and technology domains.