Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Appoints Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan as Global Head of Audit

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 18, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announces the appointment of Mr. Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan as Global Head of Audit. Mr. Ahmad Kanan is tasked with leading ADIB Group Audit and Risk Review team. The unit provides audit and risk review services and functions in line with global best practices. Mr. Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan brings more than 24 years of experience in the internal and external auditing of banks and financial institutions. Prior to joining ADIB, he was Group Chief of Internal Audit at Dubai Islamic Bank. Mr. Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan also held similar senior Audit and Risk Management positions with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Sharjah Islamic Bank, Emirates Bank and International and Mashreq Bank. Mr. Abdul Hakim Ahmad Kanan is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds professional designations in internal audit, risk management and governance including CIA, CISA, CITP, CFSA, CFE and CGEIT.

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