FGB appoints new Head of HR

Gulf Bank, (FGB), the leading financial partner of choice in the UAE, recently appointed Gareth Powell as its new Head of Human Resources. In line with FGB’s commitment to its employees and stakeholders, Powell’s appointment is meant to achieve growth for the bank and for its employees through the development of innovative strategies and HR policies. 

Previously he worked at HSBC, as well as in numerous other countries including the UK, US, Latin America, Asia and most recently, UAE. Through his diverse background and vast experience, Powell’s ability to address HR issues effectively whilst understanding the local culture and its importance when formulating decisions will help in FGB’s development plans. 

Andre’ Sayegh, CEO of First Gulf Bank said: “At FGB we fully understand the importance of professional people and their great value to our organization. We are committed to our employees and are satisfied that Gareth brings in dynamism and a set of necessary skills to enhance our overall operation as well as our employees’ performance and experience at FGB.” 

Commenting on his appointment, Powell added: “I am pleased to join First Gulf Bank as Head of Human Resources, and look forward to working for my new organization to attain positive results both for the entity as a whole and for its employees. I strongly believe that HR should work to achieve balance, both from the banks perspective and from an individual perspective, and I hope that my time at FGB will reflect this principle through adopting an open and transparent HR policy.” 

Gareth Powell graduated from King’s College in London. Having begun his career as an accountant, Powell then moved to HR and received his professional qualifications in 1990. Since then, he has held many positions in different locations, including his post as a consultant in Eastern Europe, and his job at different branches of HSBC, which he joined in 1992.