Behind the Scenes of Jabari’s Appointment in the Export Development Bank: From Ansari’s Team to Nikzad’s Ethnic Play
Last week, it was mentioned that Jabari, the current CEO of Iran Insurance, is a potential main candidate for the CEO position of the Export Development Bank of Iran. This appointment is being pursued through two separate channels.
Ali Ansari’s team is intensely following up on this appointment. Jabari is known to be close to this group, and it seems that this appointment will bring hidden financial and networking benefits for Ali Ansari.
On the other hand, Ali Nikzad is pursuing this appointment due to his ethnic connection with Jabari. Why ethnic considerations hold such importance for Nikzad in banking appointments is a question that remains unanswered.
Additionally, the cost of this lobbying is being covered by Mohammad Reza Javaheri Tafti, the CEO of Saba Insurance Holding.
With these two forces aligning, the likelihood of this appointment being realized is considered high.