Elie A. Rizk

Elie A. Rizk currently serves as SVP & Head of Business Finance for Private Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), where responsibilities include overseeing finance matters for Global Private Banking segments across the UAE and international locations. With a strong track record in financial governance and compliance, Elie also held the position of SVP & Head of Group Financial Control, implementing key frameworks such as the Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Previously, Elie led strategic initiatives as VP & Head of Strategic Projects in Group Finance, notably the VAT implementation in the UAE. Elie's career began at EY, where roles included Assistant Manager in external audit and Senior Auditor, focusing on large clients in various industries. Elie holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the Lebanese American University.