Burgan Bank celebrates graduation of young Kuwaiti bankers
24 ambitious trainees inducted into the world of banking
A group photo from the event
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 17: Burgan Bank celebrated the graduation of the 20192020 batch of Kuwaiti trainees from its dedicated Academy program. Led by the Learning & Development Department, 24 ambitious trainees were inducted into the world of banking through theoretical and experiential learning.
The new bankers were coached on the respective domain skills that would equip them to function in various positions. The latest program included an intensive 2-week field training across the banks’ branches to aid the employees to transform their theoretical knowledge into practical experiences. The specialised training workshops also consisted of an in-depth introduction to the various banking products and services, including training in core areas such as customer experience and selling to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
The program was designed as part of Burgan Bank’s long-term growth strategy to nurture young Kuwaiti banking professionals and facilitate their integration into the business community as industry leaders. Empowered with hands-on expertise, the participants’ efforts and commitment demonstrated during the learning period was commended by the Bank’s Human Resources Department at the end of the academic program.
Burgan Bank’s Senior Manager – Learning & Development, Ms Ghada El-Kadi said: “The Learning and Development department’s goal is to raise and strengthen the banking workforce capacity as well as fulfill the country’s overall objective of advancing national talent. The Bank has embedded a culture that is customer-focused, collaborative, persevering and growth-oriented which is accomplished through the provision of highly-qualified and proficient talents. Entrusted with the responsibility to manage and elevate in-house capabilities, we imbibe these values and vital work ethics in our graduates to ensure a positive and sustainable future.”
Burgan Bank Group is a diverse regional financial powerhouse, with a wide network of 169 branches strategically distributed across Kuwait, Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. The Group aims to provide challenging, dynamic, and highly progressive career opportunities for, driven by the belief that investing in human development within Burgan Bank Group is an investment in the country’s human development and overall progress.
Established in 1977, Burgan Bank is the youngest commercial Bank and second largest by assets in Kuwait, with a significant focus on the corporate and financial institutions sectors, as well as having a growing retail, and private bank customer base. Burgan Bank has majority owned subsidiaries in the MENAT region supported by one of the largest regional branch networks which include Gulf Bank Algeria – AGB (Algeria), Bank of Baghdad – BOB (Iraq & Lebanon), Tunis International Bank – TIB (Tunisia), and fully owned Burgan Bank – Turkey, (collectively known as the “Burgan Bank Group”).