Congratulations to Fernando Plaza Lopes who has assumed the role of Group Chief Digital Officer at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). The bank announced the appointment recently with this press release:
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, has appointed Fernando Plaza Lopez as its new Chief Digital Officer. Fernando will be responsible for driving bank-wide digital strategy, including innovation, digital products, development, omnichannel and Agile initiatives.
With over two decades of experience in the digital and payment industry, Fernando is an accomplished industry expert with a proven track record of driving growth in high-growth, fast-paced businesses. Â Throughout his career, Fernando has navigated the digital and payment industry at all levels, from startups to large corporations. He has held senior leadership roles at reputable organizations such as Lloyds Banking Group, Vodafone Group, Emirates Group, Al Rajhi Bank, and Arab National Bank.
Fernando joins from Arab National Bank (ANB) in Riyadh where, according to his LinkedIn profile, he was working from August 2021 until March 2023.
We wish him every success in his new role.