Al Wathba National Insurance Company PJSC (AWNIC) announced the appointment of Mr. Muralikrishnan R as the General Manager of the company, effective from 14 August 2023. Mr. Muralikrishnan is presently serving as the chief financial officer (CFO) of AWNIC from 2018, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in spearheading multiple key functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Admin, and Information Technology. His contributions have been instrumental in transforming the organization's financial strategy, leading to positive changes and improvements across the company.

With this appointment, Mr. Muralikrishnan will take on the role of General Manager and will be working closely with Mr. Bassam Chilmeran, the current CEO, during this transitional phase. This appointment comes at a crucial juncture as AWNIC sets off on a transformative journey, redefining its business strategy to strengthen its foothold and market share in the insurance segment. The company remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring rewarding returns for its valued shareholders.

Mr. Muralikrishnan possesses diverse expertise in Finance, Investments, Audit, and Taxation and has been an integral part of AWNIC's Executive Management team. He holds the prestigious Chartered Accountant qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, United Kingdom. Additionally, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and holds certifications in Financial Planning and Analysis (FPAC) from the Association for Financial Professionals, USA, as well as Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) from ISACA, USA.