Non-Executive Director Appointment
9 March 2012

The Board of EIIB is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. John Robertson Wright as Non-Executive Director of EIIB.
Mr. Wright is a career Banker with strong experience in UK and international markets including assignments in India, Sri Lanka, West Africa, Canada, Hong Kong and the United States. He was formerly Chief Executive of Oman International Bank for 7 years, Chief Executive of the Northern and National Irish Banks in Ireland for 5 years, Chief Executive of the Gulf Bank in Kuwait and finally Chief Executive of Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banks prior to retirement.
Mr. Wright has also served as Non Executive Director of banks in Oman, London and Bermuda and as Chairman of companies in Northern Ireland and in Scotland.
Mr. Wright is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland and the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Ireland.
Mr. Zulfi Caar Hydari, CEO of EIIB commented "We are pleased to welcome John Wright to EIIB's Board as an independent Non-Executive Director. He brings a wealth of experience from his roles in the UK and the Middle East and we look forward to working with him closely.