About Dr. Ali Albaity

Dr. Ali M. Albaity - Member of the Board and Global Advisor
IAFM

Academic Qualifications:

PhD in International Banking & Finance, Washington University-USA, Master's degree in Finance from the American Academy, New York. Certificate in Advanced Management from International Management Institute ­USA. Post Graduate Higher Diploma in Finance from Syracuse University ­USA.

Current Position and Memberships

Dr. Albaity is currently CEO of United Consulting providing consulting services in the field of banking, finance, and investments. He is also a member of the board and global advisor of AAFM, and a member of Saudi Economic Association, Saudi Management Association, Saudi Accounting Association, Saudi Association of Certified Public Accountants, and Member of the Advisory Board (ME) Thomson Financials.

Practical Experience:

During the past thirty years of experience, I had occupied leading positions of increasing responsibilities at US Agency for International Development (USAID), State Department/USA, National Commercial Bank, Bank Al Jazeera, Al Rajhi Banking Company, the Consulting Center for Finance & Investment, Dallah Group & Altawfeek Financial Group. These senior executive positions covered various activities that include finance, investment, financial management, IT & Operations, policies and procedures, Branch management, banking operations, strategic planning, treasury operations, marketing and international relations, electronic banking, private banking, Islamic banking, commercial banking, investment banking, retail banking, corporate banking, correspondent banking, management of banking projects, information technology, banking business development, research and development and administration affairs, establishment and restructuring of several banks and companies, to quote a few.

Training Programs Attended:

Attended more than 35 advanced and intensive training programs in International Capital Markets, International Money Markets, International Foreign Exchange Markets, as well as Islamic Banking, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Private Banking, Correspondent Banking, and Electronic Banking in New York. Chicago, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Kuwait and Dubai at Internationally recognized and famous institutes e.g. US Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. State Department/USA, Citi Bank -New York. Citi Bank -London, Citi Corp ­Buffalo & Tempa, E. F. Hutton, New York. Yamaichi for Investment ­Tokyo, American Express -Bahrain, First United Fund, New York, Institute of Banking of the Saudi Monetary Agency and the National Commercial Bank, Bank Al-Jazira and Al-Rajhi Bank, Saudi Arabia. Also attended many local, regional and international conferences, symposiums and seminars that included meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the International Bank for Reconstruction & Development (IBRD).

Appreciation Certificates & Awards:

Had received several international and local appreciation, recognition and commendation Awards. These included an Appreciation Award form the Saudi Monetary Agency for my contribution in the introduction of the Saudi Payment Automated Network (SPAN) as well as from Deloitte & Touche Consulting Firm for preparation and acceptance of business plans for Investment Banking companies operating under the auspices of Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA).

Researches /Strategies/ Studies / & Business Plans:

 Accomplished at least 30 detailed studies covering various subjects, including feasibility studies, business and implementation plans, system evaluations, training requirements strategies, marketing plans and strategies, development of policies and procedures manuals, for the establishment of banks and investment companies, just to quote a few. Dr. Albaity has recently established replica gucci handbags two investment banks/companies and is acting in the advisory capacity for local and international institutions and providing consulting services in the field of banking, finance and investments.