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Bessan Islam

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Head of Training And Development at The Saudi National Bank - SNB
📍 Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Bessan Islam is a results-oriented banking professional with over 19 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of SNB Academy. His expertise lies in training and development, operational excellence, and quality assurance, underscored by a CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management.

He has a keen interest in leadership principles and what defines effective leadership in a corporate environment. His professional focus is on developing talent and managing large-scale organizational change through innovative learning solutions.

Unique fact: Bessan led the first-ever implementation of an e-learning training solution at The National Commercial Bank (NCB).

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Head of Training And Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Digital Learning
He spearheaded the initial e-learning project at NCB and was instrumental in converting the bank's entire 2020 training program to a virtual format.
Leadership Development
He has led senior executive development programs and shows a clear interest in the qualities and actions that constitute strong leadership.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Head of Training And Development
The Saudi National Bank - SNB
9-2021 - 5-2023
VP- Head, Training and Development- Wholesale
The Saudi National Bank - SNB
4-2021 - 9-2021
VP- Head, Training and Development- Control and Support
The Saudi National Bank - SNB
8-2015 - 9-2021
Vice President, Training and Development Manager
The National Commercial Bank - AlahliNCB
8-2013 - 7-2015
Manager elearning and Curriculum Design
The National Commercial Bank - AlahliNCB
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Education
2020 - 7-2022
CIPD ( Chartered Institute of Personal Development) Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management
CIPD Qualifications
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
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