In light of the rapidly changing landscape of the trade finance industry, FCI has decided to start establishing a regional committee structure. This strategic move is designed to address the diverse needs of our members more effectively and adapt to evolving market dynamics.
The first regional committee has been established in the United Arab Emirates as the Regional Committee for MENA.
The committee's primary objective is to provide centralized support and promote collaboration among regions for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and digitalization. Collaboration with policymakers and stakeholders worldwide will advance Trade Finance and promote industry best practices through educational initiatives.
Collaborating closely with policymakers and stakeholders worldwide, we aim to advance Trade Finance and champion best industry practices through educational initiatives.
The committee members are:
- Mr. Reda EZZAT, Senior Vice President, Head of Structured Trade Finance, Global Transaction Banking at Mashreqbank PSC - Chairman of the MENA Chapter
- Mr. Zulqarnain JAVAID, CEO at HAIFIN, UAE
- Mr. Ahmad IZHAR, Director at Standard Chartered Bank, UAE
- Mr. Mritunjay SINGH, Lead Trade Products at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, UAE
- Mr. Sivakumar KURIYAKKATTIL, Head of Open Account Trade Solutions at First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE
- Mr. Santosh ATTERY, Product Development – Structured & Core Trade Global Trade and Receivables Finance at Saudi Awwal Bank, Saudi Arabia
- Mr. Ameet PARANJAPE, Group Senior Vice President of Treasury at DP World