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GBIX |
Bringing together the world's greatest resources in banking, insurance and financial services. |
Global Bankers Institute has established the GBI External Resource Group (GBIX) for selected outstanding banking industry personnel to supplement and support GBI's internal content development team in developing and reviewing Global Bankers Institute eLearning and Classroom training programs and to provide an extended network of top instructors around the world to deliver classroom and webinar sessions of those programs. Each week we will be selecting one of our esteemed members and presenting their bios and qualifications so check back often!
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Spotlight: Waqas Zafar Waqas Zafar, is an experienced expert in Risk Management, Basel II and Market Research. Additional areas of expertise include, Operational Risk Management, Enterprise Risk Management, COSO and Basel II framework, Business, Market and Product Plans and Market Research, Feasibility Studies, Financial Model and Projections, Financial Audit & Review. Waqas Zafar has worked with KASB Bank, Benchmatrix Private Limited, Anjum Asim Shahid Rahman Chartered Accountant (member firm of Grant Thornton International, as well as Karafarin Bank Iran, Burj Bank Limited, Meezan Bank Limited, UGB Bahrain, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), EFG Hermes, National Bank of Pakistan, ACCA, International Finance Corporation (IFC) and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). More... |
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Spotlight: Karim Fahmy Karim Fahmy, is an experienced banker with expertise in credit risk, policies and framework formulation, lending management, credit and risk lending models, early warning mechanisms and Basel II implementation, serving as an External Content Expert for Global Bankers Institute (GBI), a Training, Communication and Consulting Firm dedicated to the banking and financial services community with innovative top-quality programs that provide measurable business results. With over 10 years of experience, Karim Fahmy has expertise in Credit Risk Management, Risk Regulatory Audit, Islamic Banking, Islamic Finance, Policies and Processes Restructuring, Credit and Risk Framework Development, Credit Scoring and Workflows, Credit Risk Review, Underwriting and Controls, Credit Administration, Consulting and Instruction, Risk Strategies, Collections, Balanced Scorecards, SME lending, Portfolio Management, Parameterized Lending, Basel II, Credit Audits, Financial Analysis, and Project Management. Karim has worked at numerous organizations including, Riyad Bank, Arab African International Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), HSBC, PGS and Lazard Asset Management. More... |
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Spotlight: Naveed Ahmad Naveed Ahmad, is an experienced Islamic Banking expert who has worked with the Central Bank of Pakistan. Additional areas of expertise include, Human Resources, Analysis, Policy and Procedures, Islamic Economics, Training Development and Training Management. Naveed Ahmad, is an experienced Islamic Banking expert who has worked with the Central Bank of Pakistan. Additional areas of expertise include, Human Resources, Analysis, Policy and Procedures, Islamic Economics, Training Development and Training Management. Naveed Ahmad being part of the State Bank of Pakistan, has worked in close coordination with organizations including Central Banks around the world, IMF, World Bank, AUSTEC, AGP, ADB, IRTI/IDB, IFSB, IIFM, SAARCFinance, SEANZA, SEACEN, and National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) for capacity building initiatives in the region specifically in Pakistan. More... |
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Spotlight: Hussain Jowhar Hussain Jowhar, is an experienced Strategic Executive, Human Resources expert and Marketing expert serving as a External Consultant for Global Bankers Institute (GBI), a Training, Communication and Consulting Firm dedicated to the banking and financial services community with innovative top-quality programs that provide measurable business results. As Partner and General Manager for Performance Inc Kuwait and with over 12 years of experience, Hussain Jowhar has expertise in Organization Theory, Strategic Management, Financial management, Human Resources Management, Managerial Accounting, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, and Management of Information and Broadcasting. Hussain has worked at organizations including Ready Mix Concrete Company, Al-bab Holding, Dasco, Commercial Real Estate Company, Financial Group of Kuwait, and Kuwait Real Estate Company. More... |
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Spotlight: Juan Carlos Venegas Juan Carlos Venegas, is an experienced Fiscal Accounts Accountant, Forensic Consultant and Counter Fraud Specialist serving as a External Consultant for Global Bankers Institute (GBI), a Training, Communication and Consulting Firm dedicated to the banking and financial services community with innovative top-quality programs that provide measurable business results. With over 10 years of experience, Juan Carlos Venegas has expertise in Corporation tax and Accountancy, Accounting for Strategy Implementation, Management Accounts, Planning and Forecasting, Income Tax and VAT, Tax Compliance, Tax Planning, International Taxes, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Forensic Auditing and Accounting, Training in Finance and Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, IFRS, Cost Containment and Control, Internal Controls, Payroll, Quickbooks, Cost Accounting, Bookkeeping and Corporate Governance. More... |
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Spotlight: Patrick J. Collins Patrick Collins is an experienced banker, consultant and auditor serving as a Contract Instructor and Senior Auditor Consultant for Global Bankers Institute (GBI), a Training, Communication and Consulting Firm dedicated to the banking and financial services community with innovative top-quality programs that provide measurable business results. With over 30 years of experience at banks, accounting firms, consulting companies, and other financial services companies around the world including: Association of Certified Fraud Examiners New Jersey Chapter 9, Experis (a Manpower Group company), David Landau & Associates, LLC, TIAA-CREF, Lazar Levine & Felix, CPAs (now ParenteBeard LLP), Rothstein Kass & Company (CPA), Kroll Associates (now Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.), Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), and Campos & Stratis, CPAs, Pat has expertise in auditing, finance, accounting, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), enterprise risk management, corporate governance and risk, fraud, lean process improvement, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Model Audit Rule, SAS70, life, accident, health and sickness insurance licensing, enterprise resource planning, financial reporting and operations and risk assessments, planning and management. Pat also maintains numerous certifications, including: MBA-Masters of Business Administration Accounting, CPA-Certified Public Accountant, CFE-Certified Fraud Examiner, CGMA-Chartered Global Management Accountant, and State of New Jersey Producer's Insurance Licenses for Life, Accident, Health or Sickness. More... |
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Spotlight: Axel Meierhoefer Axel Meierhoefer, PHD, is an experienced international coach, author, lecturer, training facilitator and business consultant serving as a External Content Expert and Contract Instructor for Global Bankers Institute (GBI), a Training, Communication and Consulting Firm dedicated to the banking and financial services community with innovative top-quality programs that provide measurable business results. With over 20 years of experience at universities and training consulting companies around the world including: Axel Meierhoefer Consulting LLC, Innovision Global, The Coaching Academy Europe, NEWS Coaching, Antioch University, Wake up Live the life, Social Traffic Inc, Maxxel, AMC LLC & MAXXEL Inc., Isera Group LLC, GAF Flight Training Center, American Management Association, Axel has expertise in Change Management, Strategy Facilitation, Large Group Facilitation , Project Facilitation, Program Facilitation, Strategic Planning Facilitation , Organizational Change, Change Leadership, Culture Change Business , Change Management, Leading Change, Executive Coaching , Coaching certification provider, Public Speaking, Conference Speaking , Speaking Engagements, Leadership Development, Organizational Leadership , Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Coaching, Entrepreneurship Teaching, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Development , Organizational Effectiveness, Personal Development, Training Delivery and Talent Management. More... |
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Spotlight: George Staicu George Staicu is an experienced banker, consultant and trainer serving as a Consultant and External Content Expert for Global Bankers Institute (GBI), a Training, Communication and Consulting Firm dedicated to the banking and financial services community with innovative top-quality programs that provide measurable business results. With over 20 years of experience at banks, insurance companies, micro-finance institutions, banking institutes and other financial services companies around the world including: Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, Kosovo Enterprise Program, Romanian Savings Bank and Romanian Banking Institute. George has expertise in finance, accounting, strategic management, corporate governance, audit, SME credit, micro-finance, marketing, retail banking, business development, branch management, asset and liability management, risk management, operations, compliance and Basel II. More... |
