Lifetime achievement award in the Middle East: Al-Eisa proves local is best

After the parting with Citi in 2003, Saudi Arabia’s Samba has thrived under the leadership of Eisa Al-Eisa, the recipient of Euromoney’s award for outstanding contribution to financial services in the Middle East. Sudip Roy reports.

Eisa Al-Eisa, Samba

“Since inheriting Citibank’s legacy five years ago, Samba has grown across the spectrum. We have developed a successful business model that has withstood a multitude of challenges”

Eisa Al-Eisa, Samba

NEXT YEAR EISA Al-Eisa celebrates 30 years at Samba. But his career at the Saudi financial institution can be broken into two distinct parts: Citi and post-Citi. It’s the second phase that stands out most, an era during which Al-Eisa’s leadership of Samba has revitalised the bank.

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