Ahmed Al Khan appointed as Head of Investment Banking

Global Banking Corporation (GBCORP) today announced the appointment of Mr. Ahmed Al Khan as Head of Investment Banking. Mr. Al Khan, is an acknowledged management professional and investment specialist in Sharia'a compliant Islamic Investment Banking and brings unquestionable management expertise and strategic investment initiative to GBCORP.

With over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry including working in New York, Mr. Al Khan is recognized for his innovative approach in enabling business growth. His successful portfolio of work and achievements at major business organisations have earned him appointments to the boards of various leading establishments..

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Ahmed Al Khan said: "As Head of Investment Banking at Global Banking Corporation I look forward to leading my team into a new era of business growth and financial well-being, bridging the Middle East markets with European markets to offer clients better investment opportunities and ensuring clients better return on investments."

Speaking on Mr. Ahmed Al Khan's appointment, Mark Hanson, Chief Executive of GBCORP said: "At GBCORP, our global team transcends geographic boundaries to serve as an economic accelerator for investment from within the GCC to markets in the Mena region, Europe and of course the emerging markets of China and India. I am confident that the GBCORP Investment Banking team under Ahmed's leadership will be able to further consolidate and build on our strategic investment initiatives and continue to provide our clients with unsurpassed value added services, thereby laying a strong foundation for growth."

GBCORP offers highly-differentiated, quality value-driven investment products and services. The unique competitive advantage of GBCORP will be its ability to source transactions not only in the GCC but also in MENA, South Asia and Europe offering investors and clients the ability to diversify their investment opportunities. Mr. Al Khan will undoubtedly bring his entrepreneurial flair and financial expertise to ensure GBCORP maintain and advance this service.

Mr. Al Khan holds an MBA from Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA and a BSC in Marketing from Caldwell College as well as an Executive Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His appointment as Head of Investment Banking at GBCORP is another recognition in an illustrious career that has earned him accolades and a position on the board of Sony-ATV, Gulf Energy Corporation and International Mercantile Exchange (IMEX) to name a few.

Global Banking Corporation commenced operations this June with a capital of USD 250 million and an authorised capital of US$500 million. GBCORP combines diverse thinking and expert risk analysis to offer a high-yield, Sharia'a compliant investment portfolio for clients. The organisation focuses on core business areas including Private Equity and Venture Capital, Real Estate and Infrastructure Development and Advisory Services in Corporate Finance and Capital Markets.