Executive profile

Haethum Samih Buttikhi

هيثم سميح "بدر الدين" البطيخي

Chief Executive Officer, Jordan Kuwait Bank

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Record status: Editorially verified Last verified: 5 Sep 2026 Last updated: 5 Sep 2026 Sources: 3

Biography

Haethum Buttikhi became CEO of Jordan Kuwait Bank on 5 June 2021 after roles as Head of Retail and Private Banking and Executive Manager of the Private Banking Unit. He led the bank's 2021 to 2025 transformation, which Euromoney recognised as the Middle East's best bank transformation in 2026. He trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and holds a bachelor's degree from Kent University.

Current positions

Chief Executive Officer

Jordan Kuwait Bank

2021 – Present

Sources

1. Middle East's best bank transformation 2026: Jordan Kuwait Bank (17 Jul 2026) Euromoney · accessed 5 Sep 2026
2. Haethum Buttikhi appointed CEO of Jordan Kuwait Bank (17 May 2021) Jordan Kuwait Bank · accessed 5 Sep 2026
3. Arabic name: Jordan Kuwait Bank Jordan Kuwait Bank · accessed 5 Sep 2026