Salaam Said Salim Al Shaksy - Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Salaam Said Salim Al Shaksy is the chief executive officer of National Bank of Oman (NBO), effective March 17, 2010.
Al Shaksy, 49, will lead, direct and manage NBO’s strategic directions to grow and transform the bank while focusing on innovative business goals.
His career with the banking industry began in 1992 when he joined Citibank Global Consumer Business, Dubai. Thereafter he moved to NBO. In NBO, he continued to expand his experience and knowledge of the industry whilst working in senior positions as Assistant General Manager - Retail Banking, and prior to his departure, as Deputy General Manager covering Retail Banking, Investment Banking and Correspondent Banking.
In 2000, Al Shaksy joined Majan International Bank as General Manager. He successfully managed the merger between Majan International Bank and Bank Dhofar which consequently led to his new position as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Bank Dhofar.
Prior to joining NBO, Salaam worked in Dubai, as Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Islamic Investment Group and later between June 2008 and March 2010 as Chief Executive Officer, Dubai Banking Group and Dubai Bank.
His significant credentials include a B. A. Degree, Cum Laude from Boston University, a Master of Science, Honours in Management Information Systems, and an MBA, High Honours. He was named ‘Best Banker of the Year’ by The Islamic Business & Finance Award 2008, Dubai.