ShareKUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced the appointment of Mohammed Al-Roomi as Deputy General Manager of Information and Cyber Security Management. This strategic appointment reflects the Bank’s unwavering dedication to advancing Kuwait’s most aspiring talents to leadership positions and investing in their sustainable growth, which aligns with its expansive human capital investment and development strategy. The appointment also testifies to Burgan Bank’s strategic focus on fortifying its cybersecurity front as well as leading its digital transformation journey with innovation and resilience, considering their central importance to the Bank’s long-term growth objectives.
Commenting on this announcement, Naqeeb Amin, General Manager – Human Resources and Development for the Group at Burgan Bank, said: “On behalf of the Bank’s Board and Executive Management, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Al-Roomi on his new role. We are delighted to welcome an exemplary talent like Al-Roomi, whose expertise and track record in leading complex, high-impact technology and cybersecurity initiatives across global markets will undoubtedly add invaluable insight to our fast-growing business and robust digital transformation journey.”
He added: “Guided by its vision to be the most modern and progressive bank in Kuwait, Burgan Bank continues to invest in its data protection and cybersecurity systems to guarantee the utmost safety for stakeholders’ personal and banking data. These efforts are supported by the recruitment of skilled professionals who are well-equipped to navigate the fast-evolving technology landscape that is continuously shaping the dynamic market of banking and finance.”
Prior to his new role at Burgan Bank, Al-Roomi spent 15 years in Ernst & Young at its UK, US, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait offices, where he gained comprehensive experience across the institution’s various departments, qualifying him for his latest appointment as partner in Ernst & Young’s Information Technology Advisory practice. This role underscores his valuable insights and notable impact as a trusted advisor in a rapidly evolving digital landscape to some of the world’s largest institutions including global banks, regulators, and major digital platforms on information security, regulatory compliance, IT risk management and digital transformation.
Al-Roomi holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University in addition to numerous field-specific certifications from Google, AWS, and Microsoft, as well as other reputed accrediting institutions. In his new role at Burgan Bank, Al-Roomi will contribute plenty of value and insight to the Bank’s information and cybersecurity management systems, ensuring that Burgan Bank continues to be a trusted financial partner for all of its customers across Kuwait’s varied segments.
