Dr. Salim Sfeir, Chairman – CEO of Bank of Beirut was granted the Banker Middle East Award for his outstanding contribution to Banking and Finance. This prestigious award given to banking leaders was awarded to Bank of Beirut Chairman as recognition for his outstanding contribution to the banking and finance industry and a tribute for his achievements in promoting the economy. Dr Sfeir has held the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Beirut since 1993; after acquiring a minor banking institution with 5 branches ranked 35th by assets in the Lebanese banking sector along with a group of seasoned investors. Since then, Dr. Sfeir has had an active role in leading Bank of Beirut through both prosperous and challenging times and establishing its current status as a leading and widely recognised bank in Lebanon and the region.