SNB names Saleh Alfuraih as CEO of digital venture and payment unit

The Saudi National Bank (SNB) appointed Saleh Alfuraih (Linkedin) as CEO of its digital venture and payment unit, according to a statement by the bank yesterday. Alfuraih will be tasked with establishing a new entity that will see the bank grow its portfolio of digital banking and payments services, it said, without providing further details. Alfuraih has more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector and fintech. He was Cenomi’s Fintech lead in 2021-2023 and was previously e-commerce outfit Noon’s KSA country manager. He’s a veteran of both Bank Albilad and Al Rajhi Bank.