Rick Pudner

Rick is one of the most respected bankers in the Middle East and has more than 33 years of banking experience across the globe. He started his career with the HSBC Group and spent 25 years in various senior management roles in Hong Kong, London, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Dubai, Frankfurt, Vanuatu and South Korea.

Rick joined Emirates Bank International in April 2006 as Group CEO, leading the merger with the National Bank of Dubai to create a regional banking champion. Alongside this, he also undertook numerous board roles during his tenure. Rick was Chairman of Emirates NBD Asset Management, a board member of Network International, Emirates Fund Managers Jersey Ltd, Emirates Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, and Tanfeeth.

Rick is based in Dubai and currently a board member of Genpharm, Bukhatir Group, Elysium Capital Partners and Beehive DMCC. He has an excellent network of contacts and is highly respected in Asia and the Middle East.