Bankdhofar promotes Omani staff to upper administration level

MUSCAT: BankDhofar has promoted M. R. Faisel Hamed Suliman Al Wahibi as deputy general manager, Retail Banking Division with effect from April 2013.

Faisel holds Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Missouri, USA as well as different courses and training in banking industry. Faisel has been working with BankDhofar since March 2009, was been entrusted with the responsibility as assistant general manager, Retail Banking Division. He has contributed immensely during this tenure to the growth and development of the bank. Before joining BankDhofar Faisel had 19 years’ experience in high-growth, low cost and innovative executive management in banking, telecom and business process. Faisel has worked for BankMuscat, Commercial Bank of Oman and Omantel.

BankDhofar is committed to investing in the training and development of Omani staff for careers in the bank which will in turn contribute to the growth of the country. It is succeeding in this through its own central educational hub, the BankDhofar Academy which seeks to incorporate the highest standards in learning methodology for employees across the business, enabling them to increase their skills and increase productivity and profitability overall.

The bank has also launched an innovative Women’s Development Programme to support the professional and personal development of its female employees, encouraging them to realise their full potential as important contributors to the bank’s growth. Speaking on Faisel’s appointment, Tony Mahoney, CEO, BankDhofar said, “We strongly support the directives of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said and his government to implement Omanisation across the banking sector.

Faisel’s in-depth understanding of banking industry coupled with his strong knowledge in government relations and customer service will help to strengthen our position in the market and the service we offer to our customers.

“Our vision to be the best bank in the Gulf is strongly linked to a strong Omani economy driven by a highly skilled and well educated workforce.”

BankDhofar will continue to embrace the Omanisation programme and work in partnership with the government to ensure the development and success of the national workforce. As the bank continues to expand across the Sultanate it will set targets to ensure that as many Omani employees as possible are trained and held positions across the bank.