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KKR Appoints General David Petraeus as Chairman of the Middle East and Establishes Dedicated Investment Team in the Region

Expansion builds on 16-year local presence and several investments in the region

Id8 retail appoints Premal Patel as Board Advisor to support Middle East and Emerging Markets Business Expansion

With over 30 years of experience across the UK and the GCC, Premal is a renowned leader in retail data, customer loyalty, retail media, and digital transformation

UAE-based, Capital Haus CEO appointed Executive Chairman of ASX-Listed Equity Story Group

Brendan Gow’s cross-border appointment signals a new era of UAE-based leadership shaping global investment strategy

BNY Wealth names new Middle East market president

The firm is looking to expand its wealth channel in the region with the appointment of a new market president.

Blackburn appointed HSBC risk and compliance chief: IFR

Blackburn has been interim chief risk and compliance officer since January when Kaur stepped up to CFO

GTN hires Arqaam Capital exec Sham Treon as Chief Risk Officer

Sham Treon joins GTN from Arqaam Capital, a Dubai-based investment firm, where he was the global head of risk for the past five years.

Kamran Mazhar rejoins Chubb Arabia as CEO

He led Chubb Arabia from 2019 to 2023, and before that worked in different roles at Chubb entities in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for 21 years.

Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. appoints new group CEO

The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Juan Leon as his successor, with full executive authority as Group CEO

Syria appoints finance expert as new central bank governor

Hasriya takes over from Maysa Sabreen, who had been appointed caretaken governor in late December, after an Islamist-led offensive toppled longtime president Bashar Assad

Salama appoints Mohamed Ali Bouabane as Group CEO

Previously, Bouabane was the CEO of AIG GCC & North Africa, and brings extensive experience in the insurance sector that spans over two decades.

Former Syz Group managing partner moves to Dubai to head family office

The Swiss private banking veteran has resurfaced in Dubai to head an independent wealth management firm.

Consulum promotes Emma Mead to partner

It was a unique challenge – how do you market a destination when the world can’t travel?

Hawksford cements Africa offering with strategic hire on the continent

Simon’s appointment is central to our strategic ambitions in the African market.

Amir appoints QFMA Board of Directors

The decision is effective starting from the date of issue

Capgemini executives appointed to key roles strengthening France-Egypt economic and digital ties

The Council plays a crucial role in enhancing economic relations by promoting bilateral trade and investment

Former CEO of SCA to join BHM Capital board; Al Waqan buyout plan delayed

Dr Maryam Butti Al Suwaidi is to join the financial services company’s board as vice chairman as it postpones a proposed acquisition of Al Waqan Capital Investment LLC

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

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