The Middle East’s

11. Adnan Chilwan

Designation: Group CEO
Company: DIB
Established: 1975
Country: UAE
Category: Banking

In November 2025, DIB issued its inaugural $1 billion sustainability-linked financing sukuk. By the end of 2025, the bank's sustainable finance portfolio reached $5.3 billion, representing 7.3% of group financing, positioning the bank to achieve its target of 15% by 2030. Chilwan has been group CEO at DIB since 2013.