Nelson assumed his current position in 2013. Emirates NBD has 790 branches across 13 countries serving over 10 million customers. In January 2026, Emirates NBD issued its inaugural dual-tranche $1 billion sustainable bond under its Euro Medium Term Note Program. In Q1 2026, it reported total assets of $331.5 billion. In June 2026, Emirates NBD acquired a 60% majority stake in India’s RBL Bank through a primary capital infusion of approximately $2.75 billion. Nelson is a board member of Emirates Islamic Bank, Emirates NBD Capital, Emirates NBD Global Services, Deniz Bank (Türkiye), and Emirates NBD Egypt, among others.