Mr. R Seetharaman - Group Chief Executive Officer, Doha Bank has nearly three decades of experience in banking, information technology and consultancy. He has a distinguished academic background - he is a Chartered Accountant and holds certificates in IT Systems and Corporate Management, whilst being a gold medalist in his graduation Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Madras in the year 1979.
Mr.R.Seetharaman has an extensive experience in integrating people, process, technology and re-engineering. He has excelled in handling multi-dimensional functions within the banking sector and has been responsible for two successful mergers. Prior to joining Doha Bank in 2002, Mr. Seetharaman held executive management positions in three banks in Oman, handling all domains in banking. He started his professional career at one of the global consultancy firms, Price Waterhouse before moving to banking sector.
Few Prestigious awards won by Mr. R.Seetharaman
• International Indian of the Year Award for his contributions for global economics, supporting for years the common cause to address the Global Warming & Climate Change and Millennium Developments Goals from H.E. Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India in 2010.
• Pravasi Achievers Gold Medal for his outstanding contribution in the Banking and Economic Sector by the NRI Welfare Society of India at the House of Lords, London-2010.
• Outstanding Contribution to the Industry award by Banker Middle East & Hawkamah for Corporate Governance during the Banker Middle East Industry Awards 2010 on June 16th, 2010.
• The Prestigious “Kalaimamani” award from the Tamil Nadu State Government on 13th February-2011 in recognition towards his leadership and achievement in global banking sector and his stellar contribution as a phenomenal banker par excellence in the Gulf region.
• The “Sword of Honor” award presented by Shri Dr. Karan Singh at the 29th International Congress of non-Resident Indians, in New Delhi-2010.
• Life Time Achievement Award for outstanding contributions and achievements in banking sector organized by NRI Institute from the Minister of State of External Affairs for the year 2009.
• The Bharat Shiromani Award presented by the Governor of Orissa H.E.M.C. Bhandare for the year 2008-09 for his contribution towards Indo Arab Trade Investment Banking.
• The Hind Rattan Award 2009 from International Congress of NRI’s.
• Ranked 22nd most influential Expat in GCC and 2nd most influential Indian in GCC by Arabian Business 2009- www.arabianbusiness.com.
• Certificate of Appreciation from United States Department of Commerce- U.S. Commercial service in promoting US-Qatari trade and financial ties from the ministry of Commercial Service International Trade Administration.
• Best CEO in Middle East Banking Industry 2008 by the Middle East Awards Institute from Honorable Dominique de Villepin, Former Prime Minister of France.
• Brand Leadership Award 2008 from 17th Asia Brand Congress.
• The Phenomenal Banker Achievers Excellence Award from the President of Mauritius.
• The Gullands Excellence Awards for excellence as a Phenomenal Banker.
• Indian Community Benevolent Fund (ICBF) Kanjani award 2007 for outstanding contribution to Indian community.
• Arab Asian Banker Excellence Award-2006 from Annual Arab Asian Forum in Singapore.
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Mr. Seetharaman is very passionate about theatre and literature and actively promotes social and cultural arts.
Mr.R.Seetharaman is also one of the most sought after Economist in the GCC region. On a regular basis, he is called on by CNBC, BBC World, Reuters, Forbes, Fox Business, Sky News, Dow Jones, Bloomberg and host of regional media channels for sharing his opinion and for seeking his expert comments on recent developments and issues in economics, banking and environment.
He is a renowned Quiz Master in State of Qatar and has successfully conducted business-quizzes over the last 3 years, sports-quizzes over the last 2 years and green-quiz since 2007.
He is a renowned Quiz Master in State of Qatar and has successfully conducted business-quizzes over the last 3 years, sports-quizzes over the last 2 years and green-quiz since 2007.
Seminars and speeches, as chairman and keynote speaker by Mr. Seetharaman
| Topic | Forum | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| “Establishing an effective risk governance framework” | The GCC Risk Management Symposium- The New Order | Qatar- January 2012 |
| Changing Market Dynamics | International Offices Annual Summit | Doha, Abu Dhabi - Nov 2011 |
| Increased Risk of Recession in Global Economy and Financial Economies has to convert to Real Economies | Common Wealth Business Forum | Australia – Oct 2011 |
| Value Propositions for SMEs and Retail Customers in UAE | SME Knowledge Sharing | Dubai – Oct 2011 |
| Global Governance And Corporate Governance Are Intertwined To Produce Gross Welfare To The Mass | Global Sustainability Conference | London– Oct 2011 |
| Investment Opportunities in India & GCC Countries | World Tamil Conference 2011 | Dubai – Oct 2011 |
| IMF Meeting and Financial Markets | IMF Meeting | Washington – September 2011 |
| Enterprise Risk Integration | Enterprise Risk Management Seminar | Doha – Sep 2011 |
| Economic Growth of India – Role of SMEs | India SME Leadership Summit | India – Aug 2011 |
| India has big scope for foreign banks | Global Indian business community in Naples | Italy – Jun 2011 |
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Qatar is a Role Model for new Arab World Transformation | Annual International Arab Banking Summit (IABS) | Italy – Jun 2011 |
| Regulation Framework is Re-aligned to Improve Customer Advantage | Customer Advantage in the Contemporary Financial market | Qatar – May 2011 |
| Middle East is a Significant Market for Global Investors | The 2nd Annual Arab Investment summit | Abu Dhabi – May 2011 |
| QATAR BOND MARKET Provides Opportunities for Long–term Investors | Fixed Income Event by Thomson Reuters | Qatar – May 2011 |
| Participative Leadership Results In Higher Productivity And Performance | Qatar and InFinancial thoughts Leadership Summitternational Trade | Qatar – May 2011 |
| Finance & Banking | Business & Investment in Qatar | New York- April 2011 |
| Spain : A potential trade partner for Qatar | Spanish Financial system situation | Doha- February 2011 |
| Strengthening International Mutual Trade | The Future of Kuwaiti-Qatari Economic Relationship | Kuwait- December 2010 |
| Qatar’s Global Trade will expand towards emerging economies | Qatar and International Trade | Doha- December 2010 |
| Innovations in Global Retailing | Retail Forum- Focus on Changes in global consumer behavior | Doha- October 2010 |
| Qatar Economy and Growth opportunities | Annual IMF meet | Washington DC,- October 2010 |
| GCC Investment partnerships and joint ventures are realigned to emerging markets | GCC Economies and growth opportunities for china | China-August 2010 |
| Crisis to fiscal stability is contingent on good global governance | Arab Banking summit | Turkey-June 2010 |
| Changing face of financial markets | Changing Market Dynamics | Doha-May 2010 |
| Gulf Economies and Current Opportunities | Finance and Investment in Qatar | Paris-March 2010 |
| Opportunities and Challenges for Sharia’h compliant Islamic finance | 4th Annual world Islamic Infrastructure finance conference | Doha-November 2009 |
| Realignment in Risk Management needed for Financial Stability | New Approach for Risk Management | Beirut- October 2009 |
| Real Estate sector after the recession | Doha Bank Seminar on Real Estate | Doha- October 2009 |
| International Expansion of regional Islamic Banks | World Islamic Retail Banking Conference | Dubai-October 2009 |
| Adding value to develop Small & Medium Business in Qatar | SME Seminar | Doha-July 2009 |
| Post financial crisis strategies | International Arab Banking Summit | London-June 2009 |
| Trends in banking industry in Qatar | Qatar Economic Forum | Doha-June 2009 |
| New world order creates new opportunities | US-Arab Chamber of commerce | Houston- April 2009 |
| The Roles of Banks & Financial institutions in dealing with Global Financial crisis and repercussions on GCC Economies | Symposium of the repercussions of the Global Financial crisis – Qatar Chamber of Commerce | Doha- April 2009 |
| Branding Strategies and importance in overall brand building | 3rd Annual Conference on Innovative Brand Building for Financial Institutions | London- March 2009 |
| Global Financial Crisis and opportunities for Qatar | Knowledge sharing session | Doha-March 2009 |
| Global Financial Crisis- Role of Chartered Accountants | Bahrain chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | Bahrain- January 2009 |
| Islamic Infrastructure and Project Finance | Second Annual Islamic Financial Intelligence Summit | London-November 2008 |
| US Business opportunities in the Gulf | IMF World Bank Annual Meet | Houston-October 2008 |
| The role of Banks in financing Arab Investment projects | Arab Banking Conference | Cairo- April 2008 |
| The changing paradigm with globalization of Financial Services | Multipolar innovation- A cross industry executive conference hosted by Carnegie Bosch Institute | Pittsburgh- April 2008 |
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Mr.R.Seetharaman is committed to Corporate Social Responsibility by proactively contributing towards social causes besides his initiatives towards creating a knowledge-society. Currently, he is actively engaged in creating awareness on Global Warming & Climate Change- causes, effects and measures across the globe. In light of the same he has conducted environmental seminars across the GCC, Turkey, Singapore, Japan, China, India and United States of America.
He is also very active in promoting economic cooperation and cross border investment opportunities between the GCC and other regions.
Mr.R.Seetharaman was recognized with personal greetings from H.E. Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary General for his outstanding contribution to social and humanitarian causes.
