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FTI Consulting names Adrian Predoi as Middle East leader of Advisory & Transformation

He is an expert in program management, project controls, PMO and realizing program alignment to strategic and operational goals.

IWBD appoints Sarah Safi to new Committee at Women in the Boardroom Annual Summit 2025

Safi is Head of ESG and Sustainability at New Metrics, a leading consultancy firm in the Middle East.

Gulf Bank appoints Bader Al-Ali as General Manager of Consumer Banking and Faisal Al-Gharabally as General Manager of International Banking

This step aligns with the Bank’s ongoing efforts to empower national talent and promote them to leadership positions

David Kneeshaw to retire as IFGL CEO

David’s successor as CEO has already been appointed and the details will be announced in April

Qatar Stock Exchange appoints new CEO

He also led a team specializing in market products, public and private assets.

Franklin Templeton investment solutions expands team with new Solutions Portfolio Manager role in UAE

Appoints Gaurav Sharma as Solutions Portfolio Manager, CEEMEA for FTIS

Hawksford marks first anniversary of Dubai office and enhances global capabilities

Hawksford has appointed Nik Zhukov as Managing Director of Global Solutions, based in the UAE

Thomas Kaiser appointed as Senior Director of Partners at NetApp for the EEMI Area

Thomas Kaiser brings a wealth of expertise in driving business growth across the EMEA region

Q5 appoints Scott Kennedy as Managing Director of Saudi business

His background includes leadership roles at Maximus Gulf, AEI Saudi and Working Links.

UBP Middle East CEO exits

Mohamed Shoukry was CEO of UBP's Dubai-based subsidiary, which employs over 40 staff to cover the region.

Dubai-based Hoxton Wealth appoints experienced Chief Compliance Officer for growing US business

Announces the appointment of Justin Burse as its new US Chief Compliance Officer

Standard Chartered transformation chief leaves Singapore for new UAE job

He spent two years in his previous role, joining from tech consultancy Accenture, where he was a senior MD.

Gigleux joins Gallagher Re’s EMEA team as Senior Reinsurance Broker

Prior to Gallagher Re Gigleux served as Client Manager at Munich Re for over two years, a role she started following her six-year tenure at NewRe.

XS Appoints Stelios Pallis As Chief Technology Officer

His leadership will be pivotal in driving cutting-edge innovation, ensuring the company's continued leadership in providing seamless, secure, and scalable trading experiences.

MUFG appoints Zaeem Khan as general manager and head of Doha office

Zaeem has been with MUFG since the establishment of Doha Office in 2009

Skybound Wealth names Spencer Hidge as head of regional performance

He has over 15 years of experience in commercial strategy and business development

Hoxton Wealth appoints new Product Marketing Manager to push forward its Hoxton Wealth app

Announces the appointment of Isabella Bara as Product Marketing Manager for its Hoxton Wealth app

Cornerstone appoints AbdulKarim Mulla as Managing Partner for Saudi Arabia

The firm supports its clients across five lines of business: strategy, organization, operational excellence, financial advisory, and corporate governance.

Ex-DFSA COO named Securities and Commodities Authority CEO

He played a ‘pivotal role in supporting the UAE’s efforts in exiting from the FATF Grey List’

Klay strengthens multi-family office team with key appointments in UAE

These pivotal additions are set to enhance Klay's capabilities

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