Shayne Nelson

Group Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Nbd Bank Pjsc

Search every verified Shayne Nelson interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Shayne Nelson, Group Chief Executive Officer at Emirates NBD, discussed the shift from government-led to private-sector infrastructure investment in the region during a November 2017 interview in Riyadh. He stated that governments can no longer afford to support infrastructure with oil money, creating opportunities for private enterprise and SMEs. Nelson noted that banks face challenges in financing long-term infrastructure due to Basel III capital requirements, and said that developing deeper debt capital markets and improving legal security for international investors are necessary for the region. In earlier appearances, Nelson commented on the bank's performance and regional outlook. In June 2015, after being named the GCC's top CEO, he attributed the award to his team and expressed a bullish view on the UAE, citing Dubai's non-oil sectors such as tourism and logistics. In May 2012, while at Standard Chartered, he discussed the bank's focus on Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and noted that increased regulation and cost escalation were challenges for the private banking industry.