medanconsulting.com

Chairman

Memberships & Certifications

• Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
• Board Member – Jordan Transparency Center

• Former Chairman – Institute of Management Consultants & Trainers in Jordan
• Member – Arab Academy for Banking & Financial Services
• Certified Trainer – IAPPD Professional Programs

 

• Certified Expert – IAPPD Operational Risk
• Member – Risk Management Professionals Forum
• Member – Jordanian Society for Social Security Pensioners

• Steering Committee Member, Development of National Management Consulting Sector Strategy

•Member, Steering Committee for the Development of the National Management Consulting Sector Strategy 2025-2028

•Member of the Experts Committee assigned to develop the National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy 2026-2030.

 

Executive Profile

Visionary Banking & Consulting Leader | Digital Transformation Architect | Governance & Risk Strategist

Accomplished executive with 40+ years of leadership in banking, consulting, and digital transformation across the MENA region. Recognized for revitalizing financial institutions through core banking modernization, operational restructuring, and governance frameworks. Trusted advisor to banks, fintechs, regulators, and boards, combining regulatory expertise with proven results in profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Core Leadership Strengths

  • Digital Transformation: End-to-end core banking implementations (Flexcube, Kindle, Equation).
  • Operational Excellence: Shared services, lean restructuring, and cost optimization.
  • Governance & Compliance: Corporate governance frameworks aligned with Basel & Central Bank mandates.
  • Stakeholder Leadership: Bridge between boards, regulators, IT, and business strategy.

Career Experience

Founder & Chairman | MEDAN Consulting Company (2018–Present) Strategic management consultancy for banks, fintechs, major companies, and regulators on digital roadmaps, operational resilience, and governance. Directed core banking migrations and regulatory sandbox initiatives in GCC institutions.
Chairman | Institute of Management Consultants & Trainers, Jordan (2022–2025) Elevated national consulting standards through accredited certification and training.
Independent Management Consultant (2016–2018) Programs in Core Banking, Shared Services, BPM, PMO design, Corporate Governance.
COO & Program Director | AMAN Bank, Libya (2013–2015) Directed largest core banking transformation (Flexcube). Restructured branches, achieving significant overhead reduction in 18 months.
Founder & Managing Director | ANMAT Consultancy (2011–2013) Re-engineered operations at AMAN Bank, Libya, automating workflows and revising policies and procedures.
Assistant GM & Board Secretary | Arab Bank – Syria (2009–2011) Implemented Syria’s first corporate governance framework and P2P digital fund transfer.
Director, EPMO & BPM | Arab Bank – Syria (2007–2008) Established the Enterprise PMO, Corporate Communications, Branding & Advertising.
Arab Bank plc – Head Office (2002–2007) Acting Global Head of Operations (2005–2007). Led global back-office transformation and regional shared services centers.
Cairo Amman Bank, Jordan (1993–2002) – Assistant General Manager Directed core banking implementation (Kindle). Transformed operations to centralized models.
Arab Bank plc – OBU Bahrain (1986–1993) – Head of Operations & Systems Enhanced Equation system utilization. Pioneered processing/control for derivatives & structured products.
National Financial Investment Co., Jordan (1984–1986) – Head of Operations & Systems Developed/implemented customized core banking system. Streamlined back-office operations.
Citibank NA – Jordan (1975–1984) – Senior Country Operations Officer, Resident VP Co-led Project Divine, Citibank’s core banking pilot for the Middle East & North Africa.

Skills Profile

  • Banking & IT: Core banking systems, IT infrastructure, digital transformation.
  • Operations: Back-office restructuring, shared services, lean process optimization.
  • Governance & Risk: Corporate governance, Basel compliance, ICS.
  • Strategy & Leadership: Business strategy, board advisory.
  • Process Excellence: BPR, BPM, BPI, SOP development.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Corporate communications & presentation skills.

Education

  • LL.B. – Law, Beirut Arab University, Lebanon (2000)
  • Diploma – Accelerated Operations, Citibank Training Center, Athens (1979)
  • General Certificate of Education (Scientific Stream), Collège De La Salle, Jordan (1972)

contact details

P.O.Box 811584, Amman 11181, Jordan

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