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Global Banking Corporation of Bahrain [GBCORP] appoints Abchurch Communications

31 January 2011

Abchurch appointed for corporate communications advice by GBCORP

The Bahraini investment bank Global Banking Corporation (GBCORP) has appointed Abchurch Communications to handle its UK corporate pr and media relations. Abchurch will provide strategic corporate communications advice to GBCORP in its core business areas, which include private equity, real estate and corporate finance. 

GBCORP is led by its executive management board Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Abdul Rahman Al Jasmi, Chief Investment Officer, Ahmed Mohammed Al Khan and Chief Operating Officer, Abdul Monaim Bastaki. 

The Global Banking Corporation corporate pr account at Abchurch will be led by Chief Executive Julian Bosdet, assisted by Associate Director Joanne Shears and Account Executive Oliver Hibberd.

Media Enquiries
Oliver Hibberd
Oliver.hibberd@abchurch-group.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7398 7714

About Global Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c) [GBCORP]
www.gbcorponline.com

Global Banking Corporation B.S.C.(c) [GBCORP] is an Islamic investment bank incorporated in the Kingdom of Bahrain. GBCORP pursues a dynamic business model, primarily focusing on the core business areas of private equity, real estate and infrastructure development, energy, asset management, advisory services in corporate finance and capital markets and portfolio management services, backed by a management team with a cumulative experience and expertise of more than 30 years in international banking.

GBCORP’s business strategy is to build on the region’s positive economic outlook, capitalizing on new opportunities to transcend global boundaries and serve as a unique accelerator for investments from within the GCC to markets in the MENA region, Asia, Europe and North America.

GBCORP recently launched Global Energy Financial Services Co. [GEFSCO] an energy subsidiary company in strategic partnership with Taylor - DeJongh [TDJ] focusing exclusively on providing energy advisory services to clients engaged across the hydrocarbon chain, from upstream exploration and production to refining, petrochemicals, power generation and the marketing of refined products, natural gas, and electricity.

GBCORP’s vision is to be the leading investment bank in the GCC with global reach and the ability to merge international investment excellence with local expertise and a commitment to deliver consistent returns to shareholders and investors alike.

Abdul Rahman Al Jasmi, Vice Chairman and Managing Director
Mr. Al Jasmi is an acknowledged banking industry expert, with over 25 years experience in both commercial and investment banking. Mr. Al Jasmi has been instrumental in GBCORP’s growth and current position as an award winning best new bank in the Middle East.

Mr. Al Jasmi also provides strategic direction to GBCORP’s global investment initiatives across the MENA region, South Asia and North America.Prior to setting up GBCORP, Mr. Al Jasmi, was chairman of Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Company (Balexco) and held senior positions as the Board member in Qinvest, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Investment House, Bahrain Financial Harbor, Al Areen Holding Co. and Gulf Energy.

Ahmed Mohammed Al Khan, Chief Investment Officer
Mr. Al Khan has joined GBCORP as Head of Investment Banking with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry including working in New York. His successful portfolio of work and achievements at major business organisations have earned him appointments to the boards of various leading establishments in the region.

Mr. Al Khan holds an MBA from Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA and a BSC in Marketing from Caldwell College as well as an Executive Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development from MIT.

Mr. Al Khan began his career as a Market Research Analyst at Scott Rudin Productions, New York, before moving on to MetLife (BayPark Financial Group), as Financial Services Executive. Also earned him a presence on the Board of Directors of Sony-ATV, having successfully completed the financial restructuring of the organization.

He is well versed in tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans and real estate and is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) with a Series 6 license for Primary Market Trading of Bonds and Mutual Funds.

Abdul Monaim Bastaki, Chief Operating Officer
Abdul Monaim Bastaki is the Chief Operating Officer. He is in charge of building the business by developing strategic partnerships and alliances as well as identifying new business opportunities in order to grow the company's business activities and also extend its footprints in new countries in coordination with the CEO. He is a member of the executive, strategic, human resources, planning, investment and financial committees. Prior to joining GBCORP, Abdul Monaim was the Head of International Banking Division for Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB).

He was responsible for the overall international expansion program, including managing full-fledged Islamic Retail, Corporate and Investment Bank operations.

Mr. Bastaki attended the Executive Management Program of the Darden School, University of Virginia in 1999. He also holds a Masters of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of Bahrain in 1995.