MANAMA: The Bahrain Financial Exchange (BFX), the first multi-asset exchange in the Middle East and North Africa which will be internationally accessible to trade cash instruments, derivatives, structured products and Shariah-compliant financial instruments, has appointed Salah Al-Abdullah as chief corporate officer (CCO).

With more than 12 years experience in a corporate environment, Al-Abdullah has initiated, developed and managed organizational structures for various regional companies. At BFX, Al-Abdullah will be leading the corporate affairs activities and will be responsible for the corporate relations, development of the human resource and administrative aspects of the business.

“As part of BFX’s vision in building a strong management team, the board is pleased to announce the appointment of Al-Abdullah ... I extend a warm welcome to him and wish him a successful career with BFX,” said BFX Board Director Arshad Khan.

“I am honored to be taking on the role of chief corporate officer of BFX and I look forward to being part of this dynamic team and building the profile of the BFX in the region,” said Al-Abdullah.