IBQ appoints Andrew Ball Head and Hassan Al Mulla Deputy Head of Retail Banking

The appointments reflect the bank's commitment towards employing highly qualified industry experts who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience further enhancing the bank's record of success.

The new appointments, additionally, underlines IBQ's active Qatarization scheme particularly in leadership positions.

Jabra Ghandour, Managing Director of IBQ, said, "Andrew and Hassan are promising talents within the retail banking division, I am sure their broad experience will further improve IBQ's distinguished market position in Qatar. Our focus on the quality of our team, innovative products and our culture of service excellence have always contributed to IBQ's recognition with a number of international awards. These new executive appointments, in turn, will serve our aim to remain the Bank of Choice in Qatar."

Andrew Ball said, "I'm honoured to lead this great team in one of the oldest, most prestigious financial institutions in Qatar. We have an outstanding record of achievements which I am eager to build upon. We will continue to focus on delivering even better service coupled with a competitive range of products and services targeted towards our chosen customer segments."

Before assuming his new post, Andrew was Head of Strategic Projects at IBQ, prior to which he held senior positions within local and international banks within the Gulf area and Europe.

Meanwhile, Hassan Al Mulla said, "This is a new challenging opportunity for me at IBQ. It demonstrates the bank's serious commitment towards offering rewarding and exciting career opportunities for its Qatari staff. Having moved from Islamic banking to Qatari Development and now to Retail, I feel proud to be part of IBQ which has proved for many to be an employer of choice on all levels. I look forward to working with Andrew and the team to enhance what is, already, an excellent retail platform."

As Deputy Head of Retail, Al Mulla will work closely with IBQ's retail banking team and new Head, Andrew Ball, to further develop IBQ's award-winning retail platforms and product portfolio to maintain IBQ's uncompromising commitment to innovation and quality.