Tamer El Gohary joined the bank in 2021, contributing an accomplished career of over 23 years in major UAE and Egyptian banks, where he led an asset portfolio that exceeds USD 10 bn (funded & unfunded). Moreover, his lending and coverage experience spans the full range of Mid Cap Finance to lead roles in regional multibillion-dollar syndicated transactions.

In 2020, El Gohary was Head of Corporate and Investment Banking - UAE Coverage in Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade. Given his strong leadership and management skills, he has been a core member of senior leadership teams in several organizations since 2014. These positions include becoming a standing member in Credit / Executive Committees, Quality Audit Committees, Staff Suggestions Scheme Committees, IT Change Management Committees, as well as Senior Leadership forums.

El Gohary holds a proven track record of multiplying revenues, and acquiring strong market shares. He also sets organic and inorganic bank growth strategies, regulatory compliance and alignment business de-risking. Moreover, he excels in effectively executing business turnarounds and restructures as he has managed, throughout several economic cycles, to consistently lead and support the growth and market repositioning of several business lines.

El Gohary graduated from Helwan University, with a degree in Foreign Trade. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration for Financial Managers & Finance Professionals, from The University of Manchester. In addition, he successfully received several certifications including the Advanced Corporate Finance Certificate from London Business School.