After a Distinguished Career, Jordan Ahli Bank Bids Farewell to CEO Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein and Announces the Appointment of Ahmad Abu Eideh to Lead the Next Phase
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Amman – Jordan Ahli Bank announced a leadership transition at the executive level, with CEO/General Manager Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein stepping down following a remarkable tenure defined by achievements and milestones. The bank has appointed Mr. Ahmad Abu Eideh as his successor, after completing all required approvals.اضافة اعلان
This transition is part of a broader institutional approach that balances continuity with ongoing evolution, highlighting the Board of Directors’ commitment to building on the successes of recent years while preparing the bank for its next phase of growth.
During his time at Jordan Ahli Bank, Dr. Al-Hussein led a transformative period that saw stronger governance and enhanced institutional discipline, alongside continued development of the bank’s operational infrastructure and support for its digital transformation journey. His leadership contributed to a stronger financial position, improved business quality, and a more professional, accountable work culture. These efforts have had a positive impact on the bank’s performance and its relationships with stakeholders.
Commenting on the transition, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jordan Ahli Bank, Mr. Saad Mouasher, stated, “Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein has truly exemplified prudent leadership grounded in deep banking expertise and knowledge. He is, without doubt, one of the principal architects of an important chapter in the bank’s history. He led with clarity, experience, and a balanced management approach that combined discipline with development. We extend our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for his contributions and wish him every success in his future endeavors. We are confident that his impact will remain part of Jordan Ahli Bank’s ongoing progress.”
The Board also welcomed the appointment of Mr. Ahmad Abu Eideh as CEO/General Manager, expressing full confidence in his ability to lead the bank’s next chapter. The Board sees in Mr. Abu Eideh the leader this moment calls for, one whose career brings together executive depth, governance conviction, and strategic vision, and who is recognized for his ability to manage established institutions and lead them toward more advanced stages of growth. The Board is confident that Mr. Abu Eideh will rise to the trust placed in him, and that his tenure with Jordan Ahli Bank will mark a bright chapter in the bank’s distinguished journey and serve as a driving force behind an ambitious growth phase worthy of shareholders’ aspirations and the bank’s standing within the Jordanian and regional markets.
Mr. Abu Eideh brings more than three decades of experience across international and regional banking, having held senior positions at ABN AMRO and HSBC, as well as Standard Chartered, where he led operations spanning Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon simultaneously through some of the region’s most challenging economic cycles. He successively served as CEO of United Arab Bank and Invest Bank in Sharjah, appointed in each role to drive a defined transformation and growth agenda, delivering strong results in both cases.
He has built a solid reputation for leading institutional transformation and championing digital innovation, not as an operational choice but as a strategic imperative. Most notably, he led one of the region’s first full migrations to a fully cloud-native core banking platform. Adding to this is his contribution to establishing corporate governance culture in Jordan in its foundational years, a role that extended regionally through his chairmanship of the Corporate Governance Committee of the UAE Banks Federation.
Mr. Abu Eideh assumes this responsibility at a time when Jordan Ahli Bank stands on a firm financial and institutional foundation, sustained by a legacy of over seven decades of meaningful contribution to the national economy. In recent years, the bank has demonstrated distinguished maturity in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, earning considerable recognition both locally and regionally. It has also established a platform of institutional stability that today serves as the launching ground for a broader phase of growth and expansion.
This transition is part of a broader institutional approach that balances continuity with ongoing evolution, highlighting the Board of Directors’ commitment to building on the successes of recent years while preparing the bank for its next phase of growth.
During his time at Jordan Ahli Bank, Dr. Al-Hussein led a transformative period that saw stronger governance and enhanced institutional discipline, alongside continued development of the bank’s operational infrastructure and support for its digital transformation journey. His leadership contributed to a stronger financial position, improved business quality, and a more professional, accountable work culture. These efforts have had a positive impact on the bank’s performance and its relationships with stakeholders.
Commenting on the transition, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Jordan Ahli Bank, Mr. Saad Mouasher, stated, “Dr. Ahmad Al-Hussein has truly exemplified prudent leadership grounded in deep banking expertise and knowledge. He is, without doubt, one of the principal architects of an important chapter in the bank’s history. He led with clarity, experience, and a balanced management approach that combined discipline with development. We extend our sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for his contributions and wish him every success in his future endeavors. We are confident that his impact will remain part of Jordan Ahli Bank’s ongoing progress.”
The Board also welcomed the appointment of Mr. Ahmad Abu Eideh as CEO/General Manager, expressing full confidence in his ability to lead the bank’s next chapter. The Board sees in Mr. Abu Eideh the leader this moment calls for, one whose career brings together executive depth, governance conviction, and strategic vision, and who is recognized for his ability to manage established institutions and lead them toward more advanced stages of growth. The Board is confident that Mr. Abu Eideh will rise to the trust placed in him, and that his tenure with Jordan Ahli Bank will mark a bright chapter in the bank’s distinguished journey and serve as a driving force behind an ambitious growth phase worthy of shareholders’ aspirations and the bank’s standing within the Jordanian and regional markets.
Mr. Abu Eideh brings more than three decades of experience across international and regional banking, having held senior positions at ABN AMRO and HSBC, as well as Standard Chartered, where he led operations spanning Jordan, Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon simultaneously through some of the region’s most challenging economic cycles. He successively served as CEO of United Arab Bank and Invest Bank in Sharjah, appointed in each role to drive a defined transformation and growth agenda, delivering strong results in both cases.
He has built a solid reputation for leading institutional transformation and championing digital innovation, not as an operational choice but as a strategic imperative. Most notably, he led one of the region’s first full migrations to a fully cloud-native core banking platform. Adding to this is his contribution to establishing corporate governance culture in Jordan in its foundational years, a role that extended regionally through his chairmanship of the Corporate Governance Committee of the UAE Banks Federation.
Mr. Abu Eideh assumes this responsibility at a time when Jordan Ahli Bank stands on a firm financial and institutional foundation, sustained by a legacy of over seven decades of meaningful contribution to the national economy. In recent years, the bank has demonstrated distinguished maturity in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, earning considerable recognition both locally and regionally. It has also established a platform of institutional stability that today serves as the launching ground for a broader phase of growth and expansion.
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