Ajman Bank names Hodges as Group Treasurer
AJMAN, 14 days ago
Ajman Bank, a leading Islamic bank in the UAE, has announced the appointment of Adrian P.L. Hodges, an industry veteran, as the new Group Treasurer.
With over three decades of robust experience in treasury and global markets, Hodges brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of strategic financial leadership to his new role.
Prior to joining Ajman Bank, he served as the Head of Global Markets Solutions at the Commercial Bank of Dubai, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the bank's foreign exchange operations into a dynamic, solution-driven global markets service.
Lauding the appointment, Group CEO Mustafa Al Khalfawi said: "It is a testament to Ajman Bank’s commitment to attracting top talent to foster our strategic objectives. His extensive experience and expertise will play a valuable role as we continue to enhance our financial services and client offerings in an ever-evolving banking landscape."
Hodges’ career is distinguished by a robust track record of establishing client P&L businesses, leading organizational change, and achieving significant financial results within a precise vision and defined risk framework.
Over the years, he has held many senior positions contributing to the success of several financial institutions such as President – Head of Structured Treasury Solutions, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank; and Head Structuring & Sales, Treasury & Investments, National Bank of Dubai; among others.
On his new role, Hodges said: "I am excited to join Ajman Bank and look forward to contributing to its distinguished trajectory in the financial sector. My focus will be on leveraging my global experience to enhance the treasury operations and to drive forward the bank’s strategic financial initiatives."
Hodges holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Southampton University in the UK and has enhanced his professional skills with several prominent certifications, including Strategic Asset-Liability Management from London Financial Studies and leadership training from INSEAD in Singapore.
