Zuhdi Shubeitah

About

Banking executive with 28 years of branch, regional and head-office management across Palestine, Jordan and Yemen, including senior roles at Arab Bank, Bank of Jordan, Jordan Gulf Bank and Yemen Commercial Bank. Repeatedly raised branch performance through customer-focused service, deposit campaigns and strong team leadership. MBA graduate (USA), licensed public accountant and Ministry of Justice–accredited banking and financial expert, and has provided audit, financial advisory and expert-witness services through his own practice.

Areas of expertise

• Branch & regional bank management
• Credit facilities & lending
• Deposit growth & customer relations
• Policy & procedure development
• Audit & financial consulting
• Arbitration & expert opinion
• Team leadership & staff training

Career highlights

1. 2012–2024Founder & Certified AuditorShubeitah Accounting & Consulting, Ramallah
2. 2010–2012Finance ManagerWipe & Shine Cleaning Services, Ramallah
3. 2003–2008General ManagerRich Financial Investment Co., Ramallah
4. 2003–2005Assistant General Manager & Head of Main BranchYemen Commercial Bank, Sana’a
5. 2001–2003Acting Regional Manager – PalestineJordan Gulf Bank (now Jordan Commercial Bank)
6. 1996–2001Executive Manager, Nablus BranchBank of Jordan, Palestine

Professional credentials

• Certified Public Accountant — Licence No. 116/2003 (Non-practising licence)
• Banking & Financial Expert, First Category — Licence No. 44, Palestinian Ministry of Justice (Current)
• Board Member & Treasurer, Palestinian Arbitrators Association (Former)
• Member: General Union of Palestinian Economists (Secretariat); Chartered Institute of Bankers, UK; Arab Academy for Banking & Financial Sciences; Palestinian Businessmen Association, Jerusalem; Board of Trustees, Palestinian Friendship House (Former)

Education

• MBA, Tarleton State University, Texas, USA (1981) — graduated with distinction
• BA in Public Administration & Political Science, Faculty of Commerce & Economics, University of Jordan (1971)

Languages

Arabic (native), English (fluent).

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