Issa Al-Issa is a leading player in the Saudi banking industry. He was Chairman of Samba Financial Group’s Board of Directors and a member of the Saudi Shura Council.
Issa Al-Issa’s Biography
Having completed a degree in business and management, Issa Al-Issa possesses the expertise required to oversee major financial organisations. Among his academic credentials are:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
- Advanced training courses in financial and banking management.
His Professional Career
- Member of the Shura Council since October 2020, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- He has been a member of the Finance Committee of the same council since November 16, 2020
- He served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Samba Financial Group” between 2010 and 2019
- Managing Director and CEO of the same group between 2003 and 2010
- Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Visa Company” representing Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Member of the Advisory Board of the “Supreme Economic Council.”
- Member of the Investment Committee of the “Public Retirement Agency.”
- Member of the Supreme Committee for Endowments of “King Saud University.”
- Member of the Board of Directors of the “General Corporation for Technical and Vocational Training.”
- Member of the Research and Educational Programmes Support Fund at “King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals.”
- Member of the “International Chamber of Commerce.”
- Member of the “Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Water Award.”
- Member of the Board of “Trustees of the American University of Beirut.”
- Member of “Prince Mohammed bin Fahd National University.”
Superb Leadership for Samba Financial
Samba Financial Group’s Chairman of the Board of Directors was Issa Al-Issa. Throughout his administration, he made contributions to:
- Encouraging innovation and sustainability in banking services, as well as spearheading initiatives to grow the group’s offerings and enhance the client experience.
- Owing to his vast experience in the banking sector and his several executive positions held in various financial institutions, Al-Issa has developed effective corporate management strategies.
- Samba Group under his direction concentrated on enhancing digital transformation, boosting productivity, and enhancing banking operations. His job was creating digital platforms that provide simple and safe transaction processes for clients.
- Al-Issa oversaw the Samba Group’s attempts to expand regionally and globally, which helped to grow the company’s clientele and increase its market share.
Awards and Honours
In appreciation of his services to the banking industry, Al-Issa received several accolades, including:
- “Absolute Achievement Award” from the Qatar Financial Centre and “Euro Money Magazine” in recognition of his services to the growth of the banking and financial industry sector in the Middle East Region.
- The “Middle East Excellence Award Institute” presented the “Best CEO Award for the Banking and Financial Institutions Sector” in Saudi Arabia in 2007.
Vivacious Character
As a member of the Saudi Shura Council, Issa Al-Issa is essential to the development of national policies and the realisation of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Al-Issa offers creative ideas and solutions that support the Kingdom’s growth and strengthen economic stability because of his wealth of management and finance industry expertise.
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