KUWAIT: In line with its human capital development strategy, Burgan Bank recently welcomed Mishary Al-Essa as its newly-appointed Deputy General Manager of Investments. This follows a series of highly valuable talent acquisitions, which centered on attracting the most ambitious and talented national calibers across Kuwait’s banking and finance market, further cementing Burgan’s commitment to the nationwide Kuwaitization strategy.

“Burgan Bank’s current success is the sum of experiences and skills that every employee brings to the table,” said Fadel Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Kuwait at Burgan Bank. “With the joining of Mishary Al-Essa, I am certain that we will go farther towards our goals for achievement and excellence as we scale our operations and elevate our investment strategies.”

Fadel Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer, Kuwait at Burgan Bank

“On behalf of the Board and Executive Management, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to Al-Essa, whose experience and insight are instrumental in our constant pursuit of ethical growth and development,” Fadel added. Al-Essa’s professional journey spans 13 years, during which he acquired and honed his experience across the investment industry.

Before assuming his most recent responsibilities at Burgan Bank, he was Vice President of the Alternative Investments Department at Kamco Invest. In addition to his vast technical experience, Al-Essa is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate from MIT Sloan School of Management, a CFA Charterholder, and holder of a BSc degree in computer engineering from Kuwait University.