National Bank of Fujairah PJSC announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Vince Cook, will be stepping down from his role with effect from September 30th 2024, having led the bank successfully for over 14 years. NBF's Board of Directors announced that Adnan Anwar, currently Deputy CEO, will succeed Mr. Cook as the new Chief Executive Officer. Vince Cook has been an integral part of NBF's growth and success over the past 14 years.

Under his leadership, the bank has been through a digital transformation, broadened and deepened its SME banking, trade finance and Islamic finance offerings, and pursued a robust ESG strategy, delivering a strong financial performance despite significant global economic headwinds. Adnan Anwar has been with NBF for over 19 years, being appointed Chief Financial Officer in January 2010, and Deputy CEO in November 2020. He has been instrumental in the Bank's commercial success and is passionate about driving innovation and change for the benefit of customers and employees of the bank.

With a deep understanding of the banking industry and a proven track record of success, Adnan is well-equipped to steer NBF into the future. Under Adnan's leadership, NBF aims to continue to strengthen its position as a leader in the UAE Banking sector through the expansion of digital services, a customer centric approach and achieving sustainable growth coupled with operational excellence.