Mr Badar graduated from the University of Wales with a BA in Banking and Finance and obtained his MBA from Durham University (UK). Mr Badar joined Commercial Bank as a graduate in 2000, rising up his career to the position of Executive General Manager (EGM) responsible for Government and International Banking in 2011. As a seasoned banker with over 24 years of banking experience at Commercial Bank, he has held several key roles including Wholesale Banking EGM and Government and International Banking EGM as well as other senior positions in Retail Banking and Operations. Mr Badar is currently serving as EGM, Chief Wholesale and International Banking Officer at Commercial Bank and he has the responsibility of the Bank’s Domestic Corporate Business and International Lending and Financial Institutions relationships. He also serves as a Board Member at National Bank of Oman (Oman) and United Arab Bank (UAE). He previously served as a Board Member of Alternatif Bank from 2013 to 2018 and he was appointed as a Board Member of Alternatif Bank again in March 2025. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr Badar is an avid mountaineer and had undertaken lots of challenging expeditions.