Bahrain-based First Leasing Bank (FLB) announced the appointment of Adel Mohamad Janahi as Human Resources and Administration senior manager.
The Bank, an affiliate of Ithmaar Bank, is pioneering the Gulf's small but rapidly expanding market for equipment leasing and fueling economic growth in the region.

"Adel comes to the Bank with a wealth of experience in human resources and administration in a career focused on the field of financial services," said FLB chief executive officer James A Cracco.

"Adel will assist in the development and achievement of First Leasing Bank's corporate objectives, which include creating a world class human resources activity, continuing our aggressive expansion, and maintaining the highest levels of customer service."

"All our employees and customers will benefit from his knowledge, experience and sense of commitment."

Mr Janahi comes to the bank after more than 20 years at Bahrain Commercial Facilities Company, most of which he spent serving as Human Resources and Administration manager.

The Bahraini holds a BSc in Banking and Finance from Bahrain University.
He holds several other qualifications and certificates related to the field, including a Strategic HR Management qualification from University of California and a certificate on Managing Personnel and Employee Relations from Cranfield University, UK.

He is also a member of the Association of Human Resources Management.
"I am thrilled to accept this challenge and am grateful for the trust that has been placed in me," said Mr Janahi.

"Being the first bank in the Gulf catering specifically to equipment leasing makes FLB unique among the region's financial institutions.
"This will certainly create unique circumstances that may require creative solutions."