Chief Executive Officer’s CEO’s Characteristics and Bank Performance: A Comparative Study of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Tunisia

NOURA Zaidi; Calandra Davide; Sadraoui Tarek

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Chief Executive Officer’s CEO’s Characteristics and Bank Performance: A Comparative Study of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Tunisia

Authors:

NOURA Zaidi | Calandra Davide | Sadraoui Tarek

Publisher:

University of Turin

Journal:

European Journal of Islamic Finance Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.16-35

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948639

pISSN:

2421-2172

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Abstract:

 This study examines the impact of CEO characteristics on bank performance within the Tunisian banking sector, focusing on a dataset of 1,340 professionals spanning from 2018 to 2022. Specifically, we compare Islamic and conventional banks, analyzing CEO traits such as educational background and decision-making authority. Our findings reveal higher customer satisfaction levels in Islamic banks (75%) compared to conventional banks (45%). CEO educational background positively influences bank performance in both bank types, with variations in ideal backgrounds. Larger banks tend to perform better, and greater CEO decision-making delegation enhances performance, contradicting the New Institutional Theory. Additionally, the age and frequency of CEO-board meetings significantly affect conventional bank performance. At the same time, these variables are less significant in Islamic banks due to their smaller size and older CEO demographics. Overall, our research highlights the critical role of CEO characteristics in shaping bank performance. This study provides valuable guidance for organizational leadership and regulatory bodies seeking to optimize banking operations. Understanding the impact of a CEO's educational background and decision-making authority on performance underscores the importance of strategic leadership in navigating dynamic market conditions. These insights are crucial for fostering resilience and competitiveness within the Islamic and conventional banking sectors.

Article Details

Chief Executive Officer’s CEO’s Characteristics and Bank Performance: A Comparative Study of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Tunisia

Authors:

NOURA Zaidi | Calandra Davide | Sadraoui Tarek

Publisher:

University of Turin

Journal:

European Journal of Islamic Finance Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.16-35

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948639

pISSN:

2421-2172

Bank performance

CEO’s-education

Islamic-banks

Conventional-banks

Delegation of decision-making authority

Issues

Article Details

Chief Executive Officer’s CEO’s Characteristics and Bank Performance: A Comparative Study of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Tunisia

Authors: NOURA Zaidi | Calandra Davide | Sadraoui Tarek

Publisher: University of Turin

Journal: European Journal of Islamic Finance Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.16-35

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001948639

pISSN: 2421-2172

Bank performance

CEO’s-education

Islamic-banks

Conventional-banks

Delegation of decision-making authority

Issues

Authors:

NOURA Zaidi | Calandra Davide | Sadraoui Tarek

Publisher:

University of Turin

Journal:

European Journal of Islamic Finance Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.16-35

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001948639

pISSN:

2421-2172