Dr. R. Seetharaman, Former Chief Executive Officer of Doha Bank since 2007, is a prominent personality in the banking industry

throughout the Middle East, an economic expert who has achieved remarkable success for his contributions to Banking, Trade,

Investment, Economics, Environment, Social responsibility, Philanthropy and Charity.

He is a Chartered Accountant and holds certificate in IT systems and Corporate Management, whilst being a gold medallist in his

graduation Bachelor of Commerce.

He is recipient of multiple doctorates from leading universities of the world, including 3 PhD’s.

➢ PhD in Global Governance by European University

➢ PhD in Green Banking and Sustainability from Sri Sri University

➢ PhD in “Economic Implications of Global citizenship” by Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management.

➢ Doctorate of Laws by Washington College for his unique and valuable contribution to society in the field of banking

and knowledge management

➢ Doctorate of Honoris Causa from European University for his contribution to global governance and social

responsibility

➢ Doctor of Philosophy (Honorary) by Arts, Science and Technology University, Lebanon (AUL) for his valuable

contribution to Banking and Finance

In 2017, he was recognized and conferred by the Government of India with the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award,

the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians by the Government of India.

Dr. R. Seetharaman was honoured with the “Green Economy Visionary Award” in 2016 by Union of Arab Banks for his

contribution in promoting Green economies. He was also honoured “Global Excellence Award in Renewable Energy 2017” by

the Energy and Environment Foundation.

He was conferred with the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by The Banker Middle East to honour his contribution to the industry

and his support for the environment and the business.

He was also conferred “Life time Achievement Award” from the Institute of Directors at the Global Summit.

He has been named "Best CEO in Middle East" Seven times in the last 15 years.

He is a prominent personality in the banking industry throughout the Middle East and being a high profile economist, he is

invited on a regular basis by international media such as BBC, CNN, FOX, CNBC, Sky News, ABC and Bloomberg to share his

views.