Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 2025 — Nasser Basonbul, Assoc CIPD, has been appointed as Head of Human Resources Operations at Emirates NBD. With nearly two decades of progressive experience in the banking and financial services sector, Nasser brings extensive expertise in human capital management, HR operations, and organizational development to his new leadership role.
Nasser has been with Emirates NBD for more than five years, where he most recently served as Manager – Human Resources. During this period, he contributed significantly to streamlining HR processes, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting the bank’s strategic people initiatives across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Before joining Emirates NBD, Nasser was with Gulf International Bank, where he spent over five years as Manager – Human Resources, leading HR operations and driving employee development programs. Earlier, at Al Rajhi Bank, he worked as a Senior Human Resources Officer, where he played a key role in performance management and talent acquisition strategies.
His career also includes impactful roles as Human Resources & Admin Officer at Global Investment House and Human Resources and Administration Officer at Bank Muscat, where he gained foundational expertise in HR governance, employee relations, and administration.
With this appointment, Nasser takes on a strategic mandate to oversee HR operations at Emirates NBD, supporting the group’s continued expansion in the region and reinforcing its reputation as one of the leading financial institutions in the MENAT region.
Emirates NBD (DFM: Emirates NBD) is a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region with a presence in 13 countries, serving over 20 million customers. As of September 30, 2023, the Group’s total assets stood at AED 836 billion (approx. USD 228 billion). With 853 branches and 4,213 ATMs/SDMs worldwide, Emirates NBD delivers comprehensive financial services including retail, corporate, institutional, investment, Islamic, and private banking.
The Group is a pioneer in digital banking with 97% of transactions conducted outside of its branches and is committed to sustainability, aligning with the UAE’s key initiatives such as COP28 and Dubai Can. Emirates NBD continues to uphold its vision of contributing to a sustainable future while enabling customers to achieve their financial goals.
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