Kalaam appointed Director of BML Islamic Banking

Bank of Maldives (BML), on Monday, announced the appointment of Hassan Kalaam as Director of Islamic Banking. 

Kalaam is a licensed Shariah Advisor with more than 10 years of experience in financial services and banking industry. He joined BML in 2013, and has been credited for making key contributions to the success of the bank’s Islamic Banking arm.  

He most recently held the position of Interim In-charge of BML Islamic. 

BML’s CEO and Managing Director Tim Sawyer welcomed Kalaam to the bank’s executive team. 

“I am delighted to welcome Kalaam to the executive team as our Director of Islamic Banking. As we further strengthen our portfolio of Shari’ah compliant products, I am confident that Kalaam will bring his valuable expertise in Islamic Banking to meet the evolving needs of our customers. I wish Kalaam success in his new role," he said. 

BML is the largest bank and one of the largest employers in Maldives. 99 percent of its staff base are Maldivians.  

BML said it took great pride in implementing forward-looking human resources policies to ensure the highest professional standards of employee recruitment, development and reward.