Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has appointed Pedro Uria-Recio as Chief AI Officer, as the bank steps up the use of artificial intelligence across its operations and customer services under its Vision 2035 strategy.

Uria-Recio brings more than two decades of experience spanning technology, data and AI. He will lead ADIB’s AI strategy, with a focus on expanding the responsible use of the technology across the banking group. His remit will include AI applications aimed at improving customer experiences, operational efficiency and risk management, while providing employees with data-driven tools and insights.