Arif Khopekar

Arif Khopekar is an experienced banking and IT professional with a robust background in product management and solution architecture. Currently serving as Executive Manager and Head of Products - Solution Architecture at National Bank of Kuwait since June 2016, Arif previously held the position of Systems Manager - Equation Core Banking at The Saudi Investment Bank from May 2011 to June 2016, overseeing the management of Misys' Equation Core Banking system. Arif's earlier tenure at National Bank of Kuwait spanned from August 1992 to March 2011, where responsibilities included managing automation of Treasury and Credit operations, supporting international branches, and enhancing banking applications. Additionally, Arif's career began at Saudi American Bank (SAMBA) in Riyadh as a Systems Analyst from April 1989 to June 1992, focusing on the development of Treasury systems.