Mohamed AlMaraj

Mr. Mohamed AlMaraj is the Group Head of Retail Banking at Bank ABC and Chief Executive Officer of ila Bank, Bank ABC’s digital retail bank in Bahrain. Having joined the bank in 2015, he brings extensive experience in digital banking, investment banking, and business management.

Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Operating Officer of ila Bank, where he played a pivotal role in the bank’s growth and development. He also led several Group-wide strategic initiatives, including the establishment of Bank ABC’s DIFC office, the setup of the Debt Capital Markets practice, and the launch of B-wallet and POS acquiring services for AFS, Bank ABC’s digital payments subsidiary.

Before joining Bank ABC, he was a Senior Associate at Perella Weinberg Partners in New York, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate restructuring transactions across the technology, media, telecommunications, and financial services sectors. With over 17 years of experience, he has built a strong track record in corporate finance, investments, restructuring, and digital transformation across the GCC and the United States. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a double major in Finance and Accounting.