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Meet the Private Banking team

Claire Cripps

Head of Private Banking

Claire Cripps

Head of Private Banking

Claire Cripps joined Arab Bank Europe in 2018 and was appointed Head of Private Banking in December 2023.

With over 30 years of extensive experience in the private banking sector in London, Claire has demonstrated her commitment to serving clients across the MENA region throughout her career. Her journey in private banking began at Barclays Private Bank, where she progressed to the role of Director for the Southern Gulf team. Following her tenure at Barclays, Claire transitioned to independent financial advising at Plurimi Capital, a multi-family office. Before joining Arab Bank Europe, Claire spent 5 years at First Abu Dhabi Bank as Director of Personal Banking.

Claire holds the title of Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) and is authorised to provide investment advice.

Hussein Dajani

Head of Relationship Management

Shirley Albazi

Private Banking Manager

Aladdin Abou Kalam

Private Banking Manager

Basyouni El Bayoumi

Head of Residential Real Estate

Abdullah Bugis

Senior Wealth Manager

Tarek Bishara

Senior Relationship Manager, Real Estate Finance

Ines Sassi

Senior Relationship Manager

Manuella Alrayess

Associate Relationship Manager, Real Estate

Ibrahim Khalil

Senior Relationship Manager

Tarek Bibi

Relationship Manager

Kais Madanat

Relationship Manager

Zaid Muaz

Associate Relationship Manager