Sohar International appoints Mr. Abdul Wahid Mohamed Al Murshidi as Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Said Mohamed Al-Aufi, Chairman of Sohar International, stated, 'Today marks an important milestone for Sohar International. Mr. Abdul Wahid's proven track record, exceptional expertise, and unwavering dedication make him the ideal leader to steer our bank into its next chapter. We are confident that under his guidance, Sohar International will continue to thrive and reinforce its position as a leading financial institution in the region.'
In his new role, Mr. Al Murshidi will spearhead the bank's initiatives aimed at achieving exponential and sustainable growth. 'We are pleased to have a leader of Mr. Abdul Wahid's caliber to guide the management team toward further success and excellence. With his diverse experience in the banking industry, we believe he will build on the bank's achievements and strengthen its capabilities as a market leader,' Mr. Al-Aufi added.
Mr. Abdul Wahid brings over 18 years of extensive experience in various banking functions, including Audit, Finance, Investment, and Islamic Banking. He joined Sohar International in July 2019 and previously served as Deputy General Manager at a prominent local Islamic bank. He holds an Executive MBA from the London Business School and a Bachelor of Science from Sultan Qaboos University.
Mr. Abdul Wahid Al Murshidi's appointment reflects the Board's commitment to strong leadership and sustained progress, ensuring that Sohar International remains dedicated to creating value for its customers, stakeholders, and the broader economy.
About Sohar International
With the vision to become a world-class Omani services company that helps customers, community and people to prosper and grow, Sohar International operates with a purpose to help people 'win' by delivering responsive banking for their ever-changing world, complementing their growth and prosperity with international standard service delivery. The Bank seeks to redefine banking in Oman through transformational developments centred on the principles of More Velocity, making everything simple and fast; More Value, ensuring relevance and connectivity to customers' world; and More Vision, liberating stakeholders through talented leadership. www.soharinternational.com
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