Adnan Chilwan

Chilwan leads the UAE’s largest Islamic bank by assets. With nearly three decades of experience across conventional and Islamic banking, he has played a pivotal role in elevating Islamic finance on the global stage.

Under his leadership, DIB has expanded its footprint internationally, emerging as a driving force in Islamic finance while reshaping the regional financial landscape. He oversees assets exceeding $95bn, a market capitalisation of over $14bn, and a workforce of more than 10,000 employees, reflecting his focus on sustainable growth and operational excellence.

A strong advocate for integrating Islamic banking into the broader global financial system, Chilwan has spearheaded innovations that bridge traditional finance with Sharia-compliant practices.