THE MIDDLE EAST’S

83. Bernd van Linder

Designation: CEO
Company: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD)
Residence: UAE
Nationality: Dutch
Sector: Banking

Van Linder assumed his current position in 2017. In Q1 2026, CBD reported $396.5 million in operating income and $43 billion in total assets. In June 2026, CBD and Dubai Holding Real Estate launched a home financing program for Nakheel, Meraas, and Dubai Properties customers. Van Linder is also the non-executive director of Damen Shipyards Group and a member of Investment Committee of Wataniya Insurance.