At Saradar Bank, we’ve always been in “upgrade mode”.
We moved from papers to calculators to deep brain computers. We shuffled and reshuffled and got better along the way. Yet, we were never fully satisfied. We know that what amazes you today might be boring tomorrow.
And while others may seek awards to impress you, we seek confidence to keep you. From constantly innovating our products to staying techy about what happens digitally, our goal is to stay on top of your evolving expectations, to exceed them and to make you feel good about choosing us.
Mission
To be a trustworthy partner offering our customers a different banking experience designed for their needs.
Values
Put customers interest first
Build lasting relationship with our customers based on trust and honesty
Use our full capabilities to protect our customers’ interest and preserve their confidences
Offer our customers a unique experience through convenience and simple banking
Tailor our products and services to meet our customers' needs
Adhere to the highest ethical and professional standards
Maintain highest standards of respect and equality
Observe high integrity and confidentiality standards
Deliver what we promise to our shareholders and partners
Use the Bank’s resources cost-effectively
Inspire innovation and change
Question the status quo and dare to be different and disruptive
Re-invent and improve our offering to shape the future
Rapidly adapt to changing environments by embracing an agile way of working
Create a unique environment for our people
Attract, retain and empower talented people to deliver their very best
Encourage transparency and inclusiveness, and support each other to succeed
Use the meritocracy-based model as the only path to grow
Uphold highest level of accountability in pursuing performance and results
Strategy
Our long-term strategy reflects our mission and enables us to create value for our customers, shareholders and communities. The elements that allow us to execute our strategy are our people, our performance-driven culture and our access to a unique set of capabilities.
Build a distinctive digital Bank that enables mobility, accessibility & efficiencies.
To have the widest reach of all Banks, thus limiting the disadvantage of a modest physical footprint
To make money and banking products accessible to new emerging segments
To significantly improve our efficiencies and response time to customers
To reduce our cost structure, hence creating more value to our customers, shareholders and communities
Develop a unique approach to private banking.
To have an ‘Always On’ attitude, serving our customers anywhere, anytime
To have a unique approach for investment advice and wealth organization, protecting the interest of our customers
To ensure our customers are part of a global partnership ecosystem, making international banks & financial institutions accessible to them
Offer a differentiated corporate and commercial banking proposition.
To build a trust-based relationship with our customers, that culminates into tailored-made project financing
To solve SMEs’ most pressing issues and make money accessible to them
To build a wide network of corresponding banks enabling our customers to trade globally without restrictions
Board Of Directors
Mr. Mario Saradar
Chairman - CEO
Sheikh Fouad EL-Khazen
Honorary Chairman
Mr. Alfred Wiederkehr
Honorary Vice-Chairman
Mr. Jamil El-Khazen
Member
Ms. Laura El-Khazen Lahoud
Member
H.E. Mr. Michel El-Khoury
Member
Mr. Carlos Ghosn
Member
Mr. Joe Issa-El-Khoury
Member
Saifi Invest Holding sal represented by Mr. Nabil Moukattaf
Member
Mr. Joseph Saddi
Member
Shammas Economic Institute represented by Mr. Nizam Shammas
Member
Mr. Christian Steinfels
Member
Management
Mr. Mario Saradar
Chairman-CEO
Mr. Pierre Naggear
General Manager-Corporate & Commercial Banking
Mr. Youssef Dib
General Manager-Private & Investment Banking
Mrs. Martine Hochar
Assistant General Manager-Private Banking
Mrs. Hala Abou Jaoudé
Assistant General Manager-Corporate & Commercial Banking
Mrs. Micheline Dib
Assistant General Manager-Retail Banking
Mr. Sami Abou Jamous
Chief Strategy & Planning Officer
Mrs. Biba Nohra
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ms. Amale Choueri
Chief Audit Executive
Mr. Jean Abou Assi
Acting Chief Digital Officer
Ms. Youmna Moukarzel
Acting Chief Operations Officer
Mr. Emile Shalala
Head of Treasury & Capital Markets
Mrs. Maya Moujaes
Head of Correspondent Banking
Ms. Danielle Moutran
Head of Finance
Mr. Jad Abou Rjeily
Head of Compliance
Mr. Henri Bouiller
Head of Risk Management
Ms. Carine Kouyoumji
Head of Credit Risk
Ms. Hala Cabbabé
Head of Communication
Mrs. Rita Makhlouf
Head of Fiduciary
Mrs. Nelly Ghazal
Head of Investment Advisory
Me Maya Tabet Chidiac
Head of Internal Legal Affairs
Ms. Dina Sfeir
Corporate Secretary
Mrs. Lubna El Masri
Senior Regional Manager Beirut West & South Lebanon
Mrs. Roula Abou Ghazaly
Regional Manager Metn & Kesrouan
Mrs. Inas Sleiman
Regional Manager Beirut
Shareholders
Saradar Partners
30.81%
Ste Al Bustania SAL
19.71%
Wiederkehr Group Holding SAL
12.62%
Shammas Economic Institute SAL
12.04%
Saifi Invest Holding SAL
11.32%
Carlos Ghosn
4.58%
Beatrice Wiederkehr
2.36%
Myrna Bustani
2.03%
Jamil El-Khazen
1.96%
Laura El-Khazen Lahoud
1.96%
Others
0.61%