Marwan Awad
Marwan Awad | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Finance | |
| In office 1996–1997 | |
| Secretary General of Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
| In office 1992–1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 74–75) |
| Alma mater | University of Jordan Vanderbilt University |
| Occupation | Economist, business executive, politician |
Marwan Awad (born 1951) is a Jordanian economist and former Minister of Finance of Jordan, serving from 1996 to 1997.[1] He has held senior positions in the banking sector, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Jordan Ahli Bank from 2006 to 2016.[2] He also served as chairman of the Association of Banks in Jordan and has authored books on finance and economics.[3]
Early life and education
Awad was born in 1951. He obtained a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Jordan. He later earned a master's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University in the United States.[4]
Career
Awad held senior positions in both the public and private sectors, including leadership roles in government and the banking sector.
Government roles
Awad served as Minister of Finance of Jordan from 1996 to 1997.[5] He was previously Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade between 1992 and 1995. He also served as chairman of the Social Security Investment Fund.
Banking and financial sector
Awad held executive leadership positions in several financial institutions in Jordan and the region. He served as:
- Chief Executive Officer of Jordan Ahli Bank (2006–2016)[6]
- Chief Executive Officer of Jordan Industrial Development Bank
- Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Islamic Bank
- Chief Executive Officer of Middle East Bank
He also served as chairman of the Association of Banks in Jordan.[7]
Awad has been cited in Jordanian media for commentary on monetary policy and the Jordanian economy.[8]
Other roles
Awad has served on the boards of several financial and academic institutions, including Jordan Kuwait Bank, the Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences, and Royal Jordanian.[9][10][11]
Publications
Awad has authored several books on finance and economics, focusing on topics such as International finance, foreign exchange, and business management.[12][13]
References
- ↑ "دولة السيد مروان عوض" (in Arabic). Prime Ministry of Jordan.
- ↑ "مروان عوض المصرفي الشامل" (in Arabic). الغد.
- ↑ "جمعية البنوك تختار مجلس إدارتها" (in Arabic). الدستور.
- ↑ "قصص نجاح الجامعة الأردنية" (in Arabic). University of Jordan.
- ↑ "دولة السيد مروان عوض" (in Arabic). Prime Ministry of Jordan.
- ↑ "مروان عوض المصرفي الشامل" (in Arabic). الغد.
- ↑ "جمعية البنوك تختار مجلس إدارتها" (in Arabic). الدستور.
- ↑ "عوّض: الدينار الأردني قوي" (in Arabic). الغد.
- ↑ "Board of Trustees". Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences.
- ↑ "Corporate Governance Report 2023" (PDF). Jordan Kuwait Bank.
- ↑ "Royal Jordanian General Assembly Meeting". Royal Jordanian.
- ↑ "نظرة من الداخل في إدارة المال والأعمال" (in Arabic). AAMBFS.
- ↑ "إدارة المال والأعمال" (in Arabic). Birzeit University Library.