Richard Thomas became CEO of Gatehouse Bank in August 2009. Richard is a veteran in the field of Shariah-compliant finance, with over 30 years' experience in the sector. Prior to joining The Securities House group of companies, he was Head of Islamic Financial Services at the Arab Banking Corporation in London ("ABCIB"), as well as CEO of ABCIB Islamic Asset Management Limited and Alburaq. He also held senior positions related to Islamic financial services at United Bank of Kuwait and Saudi International Bank in London. Richard is also the UK Trade & Investment's Special Representative for Kuwait, assisting in the Government's policy on the promotion of bilateral business and trade development between these countries and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment. In 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II bestowed Richard with the honour of OBE, for civic excellence in duties for the UK Islamic finance industry. Source: www.gatehousebank.com/about-us/our-people/board-of-directors/

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