Mr. Abdul Hafiz Itani was appointed to his current position in 1980 upon acquiring the majority of the Bank’s shares along with a group of local and Gulf investors. With more than 50 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, Mr. Itani’s professional career crowned with his successful management of a long-lasting established family business, impelled him to lead Lebanon & Gulf Bank s.a.l. through affluent and challenging times to be one of the leading banks in Lebanon. During his career, Mr. Itani has occupied several key positions in the Lebanese banking sector.

Mr. Samer Itani started his Banking career at Lebanon & Gulf Bank s.a.l. by occupying several managerial positions in different divisions at the Bank prior to being elected in 1995 as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Itani was appointed to his current position in 2007; he is responsible for leading the restructuring and expansion strategies of the Bank, thus positioning it as one of the best performing Lebanese Banks. Mr. Itani is a graduate of Finance and International Management from Georgetown University in Washington DC. He attended advanced management programs at both INSEAD and London Business School in addition to an intensive management training program at Chemical Bank.

Mr. Hakim joined Lebanon & Gulf Bank s.a.l. in 1980 to assume several key positions before being appointed as Deputy General Manager and Head of the International Banking Division. Mr. Hakim enjoys more than 45 years of banking experience, having formerly worked in different local commercial banks where he’s held several managerial positions. Mr. Hakim holds a degree in General Commerce from the American University of Beirut.

Me. Chader is currently the Legal Advisor of Lebanon & Gulf Bank s.a.l. and member of the Board of Directors at CSC Bank s.a.l. Me. Chader’s professional career is marked with key positions; being Chairman and General Manager of many local Banks and President of the Association of Banks in Lebanon. He was also elected Member of the Lebanese Parliament. Me. Chader is a prominent Lebanese lawyer, holding a Law Degree from the Saint Joseph University.

Mr. Noueiri is a non-executive member of the Board of Directors since 2009. Mr. Noueiri enjoys over 25 years of banking experience mainly in American, European, and Lebanese Banks. He held the position of Executive Manager at the American Express Bank in London, in addition to being a member of the Executive Management at “Union Bancaire Privée” in London, and acting as Senior Vice President at “Chase Manhattan Bank”. He also held an executive position at a Lebanese Bank. Mr. Noueiri holds a Business and Commerce degree from Beirut Arab University.

Mr. Baroud is a non-executive member of the Board of Directors since 2009. Mr. Baroud’s professional career is marked by more than 45 years of banking experience and a strong network of International and Arab relations, having formerly worked abroad as General Manager at “Qatar National Bank” in Paris. He also acted as Executive Vice President at the “Saudi European Bank” in Paris and as Assistant Director at “Banque du Benelux”. Mr. Baroud holds a degree in Economics from the “Université de Paris”.

Mr. Hamoud is a non-executive member of the Board of Directors since 2009. Mr. Hamoud currently occupies the position of Chief Operating Officer and Executive Board Member at “Solidere International” in addition to being the Deputy General Manager at Solidere “The Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District”. Mr. Hamoud’s professional career reports an impressive experience in a number of prominent real estate, banking and financial institutions. Mr. Hamoud holds a business degree from the American University of Beirut.