CEO Today Middle East Awards

www.dib. ae/en Finance as a global norm rather than being viewed as an alternative. This, in Dr. Chilwan’s mind is his barometer of success. Widely recognized for his contribution to the development and advancement of the industry, Dr. Adnan Chilwan has been acknowledged by notable regional and international organizations for his efforts in driving the globalization of Islamic Finance to the established standing it enjoys today, a fact clearly evidenced by the “Excellence in Islamic Banking”, as well as the coveted “Outstanding contribution to the Islamic Economy” accolades bestowed on him at the Islamic Business & Finance Awards, by CPI Financial. Recently ranked as the #1 “Top Indian Leader making an impact in the Middle East Award 2019” and ranked #7 at the “Top 50 International CEOs Heading Local Companies” by Forbes ME, the awards follow his dominance at the Pride of the Nation Series Awards and Business Summit by AsiaOne Magazine in India where he was awarded the prestigious ‘Global Indian of the Year 2018’ in the Global Leadership Category. This year also saw himbeing recognized with the “CEO Leadership Achievement Award 2019” by The Asian Banker. Dr. Chilwan was also honoured with the Leadership Excellence Award at the recent BME Industry Awards 2019, another testament to the respect and admiration he commands in the industry. Established in 1975, Dubai Islamic Bank is the largest Islamic bank in the UAE by assets and a public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market. Spearheading the evolution of the global Islamic finance industry, DIB is also the world’s first full service Islamic bank and the second largest Islamic bank in the world. The Bank currently operates around 66 branches and more than 600 self-service banking channels including ATMs and CCDMs across the UAE, is present in seven markets worldwide and is expanding its global footprint to further grow and develop the industry. Serving close to 1.9 million customers, DIB offers its growing consumer base an increasing range of innovative Sharia compliant products and services. Our Vision To be the most progressive Islamic financial institution in the world. Our Mission To maintain and improve our position as the world’s leading Islamic bank through unsurpassed customer service, innovation, growth and consistent employee engagement. 53 CEO TODAY MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2020 Banking