Appointed October 2008

Badreldin Eltahir Elmogadam is the General Counsel & Board Secretary at Ajman Bank. A high-profile legal professional with 25 years of specialized experience in the realm of banking and advisory services, Mr. Elmogadam has been instrumental in establishing and managing the bank´s legal processes and requirements. As a seasoned legal expert, Badreldin’s competencies span drafting and vetting legal documents, providing legal consultancy and litigation support, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, and addressing Islamic banking legal matters. He possesses exceptional expertise and experience analyzing complex legal scenarios, providing advisory on intricate legal issues, and demonstrating skills in corporate litigation and international law.

His journey in the legal field is marked by a deep understanding and handling of a wide range of legal matters, including legal consultancy, documentation, administrative legal functions, and specifically, Islamic banking legal issues. He is known for his proactive and energetic approach, combined with a results-oriented mindset.

Prior to his current role Badreldin was the SVP - Head of Legal Affairs Division & Deputy General Counsel at Ajman Bank from 2008 to 2021, where he played a key role in the establishment of Ajman Bank. His responsibilities encompass a wide array of functions from managing board matters and corporate governance to overseeing legal department activities, affirming his versatile skill set in both strategic and operational legal aspects.

His career also includes significant roles at Qatar Islamic Bank as a Legal Advisor, and at the law firm of M. Al-Abdulla in association with David, Arnold & Co-Opper as a Senior Legal Counsel, where he honed his skills in handling legal cases, drafting contracts, and providing legal opinions.

Educationally, Badreldin holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B “Honors”) from the University of Khartoum, and various other certifications, including a Bar Examination Certificate and a Certified Board Secretary qualification. His training and qualifications cover English Legal System, Sudanese Law, Islamic Laws, and international arbitration, providing a robust foundation for his legal expertise.