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Mike Cunningham

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Chief Executive Officer at Afghanistan International Bank
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Mike Cunningham is a senior executive and CEO of Afghanistan International Bank, the countrys largest financial institution. With over 20 years of experience across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, his core focus is on digital banking strategy and innovation. He studied at the University of Liverpool and Harvard Business School.

While his public profile is professionally focused, colleagues describe him as a practical and pragmatic leader with an easy and friendly personal style. This approach helps him bring people together during complex business transformations, highlighting his ability to connect with diverse, multi-cultural teams.

Unique fact: Mike mentors FinTech start-ups on what banks are looking for and, in his own words, "how best to hustle in the Middle East! "

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

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Digital Banking
His career focus is on digital banking strategy, bringing innovation to current models, and leading digital transformations at major international banks.
Fintech Mentorship
He serves as an independent mentor for new FinTech start-ups at Flat6Labs, helping them navigate the accelerator program and regional challenges.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Chief Executive Officer
Afghanistan International Bank
5-2021 - 4-2025
Executive Partner | SPAC
Union Acquisition Group
6-2021 - 1-2023
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director | Venture
77 Ventures
8-2018 - 1-2023
Chief Strategy & Digital Officer | Banking
Banque Saudi Fransi
10-2017 - 5-2022
Mentor | Fintech
Flat6Labs
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Education
2002 - 2003
Running a Professional Services Organisation
Harvard Business School
1992 - 1996
BSc (Hons)
University of Liverpool
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