Al-Khalij: Hamed Al-Attiyah appointed head of Human Resources Management
As part of its efforts to empower young cadres, develop national leadership, and provide opportunities for them to assume senior leadership positions, Gulf Bank announced the appointment of Hamed Al-Tamimi as Head of Human Resources, effective immediately. This appointment recognizes his distinguished professional career spanning more than 19 years within the bank, during which he held roles across retail banking, operations, and human resources, ultimately serving as Acting Head of Human Resources.
Al-Tamimi possesses extensive expertise in human resources, including compensation and benefits, HR business partnering, workforce planning, and talent acquisition, in addition to establishing the bank’s HR Analytics department. Throughout his career, he has played pivotal roles that contributed to developing the bank’s HR strategy, strengthening institutional capabilities, and supporting the achievement of the bank’s long-term vision and strategic objectives.
Regarding his academic and professional qualifications, Al-Tamimi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems and has obtained several professional certifications from leading global universities and institutions in data analytics, operational excellence, compliance, and specialized skills development.
The bank stated that “Al-Tamimi’s promotion to General Manager of Human Resources reflects our confidence in his competencies and expertise, and underscores our commitment to implementing our strategy aimed at empowering national cadres, developing human capital, and fostering an innovative work environment that supports the achievement of our future goals. This commitment is rooted in our steadfast support for Kuwait’s vision of building a knowledge-based economy led by qualified youth capable of competing regionally and internationally.”
For his part, Al-Tamimi expressed his pride in this trust and said, “I am grateful and appreciative to senior management for this confidence.” He emphasized that this trust represents a significant responsibility and a motivation to continue working with dedication and professionalism. “In the coming phase, we will focus on completing the development journey and enhancing strategic initiatives that support the achievement of the bank’s goals, in alignment with its future vision.”
He added, “We will ensure that the Human Resources Department becomes an active partner in Gulf Bank’s transformation and sustainable growth journey in the coming period. We will also work to enhance the employee experience and adopt the latest global HR practices, ensuring a motivating and flexible work environment that supports innovation and creativity within the bank.”
