Ramesh Gopal

Chief Risk Officer (UAE & Saudi) & Head of Credit (CEEMEA)

Deutsche Bank AG

Dr. Ramesh Gopal holds a Masters in Business Administration, is a CFA Charterholder and an Associate Company Secretary. He has over two decades of banking experience spanning across corporate and investment banking handling 50+ countries in Asia, Europe and Africa. Dr. Ramesh has been part of several landmark deals in the Middle East and is credited with managing the credit portfolio of Deutsche Bank during turbulent times. Under his leadership, Duetsche Bank won the best risk management bank award for two consecutive years from the Digital Banker. He is a recipient of several international awards including the Stevie Gold Award for innovative risk management in financial industry and Business Leader of the Year by B.O.C U.K. He was accorded the title of ‘Global Indian’ by CNBC & Asia One. He was also recognized for his contribution to the education sector with the ‘Hichki Teachers’ Award’ and ‘IES Global Teacher’ Award for his contribution to education at the international stage.