Manama: Bank ABC has announced the appointment of Marek Michalski as Group Chief Auditor, effective 16 August 2026. In his new role, Marek will lead the Group Internal Audit function, reporting to the Board Audit Committee, and will be responsible for providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.

Marek brings extensive international experience in internal audit and financial services, spanning investment banking, commercial banking, wealth management and asset management across the UK, Asia and North America. He joins Bank ABC from Lloyds Banking Group, where he most recently served as Chief Internal Auditor of Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets. He has previously held senior audit leadership roles at UBS Securities and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, as well as earlier roles at ANZ Banking Group.

“Marek brings deep expertise in internal audit and extensive experience across major financial institutions and markets. His appointment will further strengthen our Internal Audit function and its contribution to the Group as we continue to deliver on our strategic priorities. I look forward to welcoming Marek to Bank ABC and working closely with him,” Paul H. Jennings, Group Chief Executive Officer of Bank ABC, said.

“I am delighted to be joining Bank ABC and to have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the Group. I look forward to bringing my experience to the role, building strong relationships across the organisation, and providing constructive challenge and insight in support of the Group’s continued progress and ambitions,” Marek Michalski said.