Karim Karoui

Karim Karoui is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in the banking sector. Currently serving as Advisor to the Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) since April 2017, Karim focuses on leading acquisitions within the FAB Group. Previously, as the Group Head of Subsidiaries, Strategy and Transformation, Karim oversaw subsidiaries and managed group strategy, performance, investor relations, and marketing initiatives after the merger that formed FAB. Prior to this role, Karim was the Chief Financial Officer at First Gulf Bank from June 2001 to March 2017, contributing to organizational strategy and budget management. Karim began a career in finance at Citibank Tunisia, holding the position of Financial Controller. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Institut des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (IHEC) in Tunisia.