The EGMS of QNB Indonesia approves the appointment of Mr. Nick Groene as President Director and Mr. Mario Utama as Director
4 December 2024 - The Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (“EGMS”) of PT Bank QNB Indonesia Tbk (“Bank”) has accepted the appointment of Mr. Nicolas Alix Groene (Nick Groene) as President Director and Mr. Mario Albert Utama as Director of the Company, effective after the Bank receives the notice of the fit and proper test result from the Financial Services Authority (Otoritas Jasa Keuangan/OJK).
QNB Indonesia, a subsidiary of QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, expressed its full confidence in Mr. Nick Groene’s ability to lead the Bank. With over 24 years of extensive experience in the banking industry, including expertise in financial markets, asset and liability management, finance, and treasury, Mr. Nick Groene is well-equipped to take on this critical role. He joined QNB Indonesia as the General Manager of Treasury in 2020, and was later appointed Treasury and Financial Institution Director by the Bank’s EGMS. Most recently, Mr. Nick Groene served dual role as the Acting President Director before his formal appointment.
Prior to joining PT Bank QNB Indonesia Tbk, Mr. Nick Groene was with QNB Group in Qatar for ten (10) years, as Head of International Treasury, where he was managing the Treasury functions of QNB branches and affiliated companies.
While Mr. Mario Albert Utama brings 26 years of extensive banking experience, with the majority focused on Corporate Banking. . Before joining PT Bank QNB Indonesia Tbk, he was the Managing Director Global Transaction Banking at Malayan Banking Berhad – Singapore, and prior to that he was Director Corporate Banking and Head Global Transaction Banking at PT BNP Paribas Indonesia. His professional journey spans key markets including California - USA, UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
The new Board of Directors is expected to contribute significantly to the Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as one of the best employers in Indonesia, drive solid growth and deliver sustainable financial performance that will further support Indonesia’s economic growth, improve the welfare of the employees, and to be a highly reputable subsidiary of QNB Group.
