03/08/2017
Deutsche Bank hires healthcare M&A banker Rewick from UBS
Other recent Deutsche Bank hires include healthcare investment banker Jamie Heath, who serves as a managing director based in London.
On the Move
03/02/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills Appoints New Global Head of Islamic Finance
Nasser’s new responsibilities will be in addition to his ongoing role of developing and running the firm's Saudi practice as managing partner in Riyadh.
03/01/2017
Indosuez Strengthens Middle East Business With Senior Appointments
She holds a M.S. in Management from the Ecole de Management de Lyon in France and a B.A. in Economics from Saint Joseph University in Lebanon.
03/01/2017
ADS Securities hires Goldman Sachs veteran Adam Clayton to head Investment Banking
They implement growth based investment strategies through advisory services.
03/01/2017
AlGhanim and AlMarzouq join Boursa Kuwait Board
The board now consists of eight highly qualified professionals.
02/28/2017
Edmond Tehini returns to Calypso as Managing Director, Sales – Middle East
Tehini has held senior sales management roles at IHS Markit in France, Switzerland, and Southern Europe. He was previously with Calypso until 2014.
02/28/2017
Grant Thornton International Appoints First Member of Board of Governors from MENA
The appointment also acknowledges that Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become very substantial trading and financial centres in world terms.
02/21/2017
Tadawul appoints first female Chairperson
The appointment of a female board member is in line with the Capital Market Authority’s aim to develop the role of women in the Saudi economy, and increase women’s participation in the workforce to 30 per cent, from the current low 20’s.
02/21/2017
Goldman Sachs MD quits to join brokerage in Abu Dhabi
He worked in structured credit sales at Goldman Sachs and went to Dubai at a time when the bank was building its Middle East team and relocating senior staff from the City.
02/20/2017
Oman's Bank Nizwa appoints Khalid Al Kayed as new CEO
He will also manage and oversee all aspects of the bank’s business segments in line with Islamic finance principles including its Shari’a-compliant portfolio of products and services.
02/20/2017
Al-Ebdaa Bank appoints new specialists
We have embarked on a new expansion phase through the launch of a new strategy that includes the opening of new branches in South and Muharraq provinces.
02/20/2017
Saudi Bank Samba follows bourse in naming woman to top position
The appointments are significant for a country where the female unemployment rate is more than 34 per cent and women aren’t allowed to drive.
02/20/2017
Saudi Commercial Bank names first female CEO
Women, banned from driving in Saudi Arabia and subject to a system of male guardianship.
02/19/2017
Bank Nizwa appoints Khalid Al Kayed as new CEO
Prior to joining Bank Nizwa, Al Kayed was Deputy CEO & Chief Financial Officer at Jordan Dubai Islamic Bank, Chief Financial Officer at Standard Chartered Bank Jordan.
02/17/2017
Sarah Al Suhaimi to Become the First Woman to Head Saudi Arabia's Stock Exchange
Al Suhaimi’s appointment is significant for Saudi Arabia where the female unemployment rate is more than 34 percent and women aren’t allowed to drive.
02/15/2017
Bank Sohar Names CFO and AGM of Compliance
New Appointees for Bank Sohar, Announced
02/15/2017
KPMG appoints Richard Clarke as Head of Deal Advisory
His appointment underlines the confidence we have in the region and beyond.
02/14/2017
Qatar Shareholder Leaves Credit Suisse Board
Credit Suisse didn't give a reason for the departure of the Qatari representative.
02/10/2017
Saudi Sovereign-Wealth Fund Hires Stock-and-Bond Chief
A top manager for Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
02/08/2017
Islamic Development Bank appoints Dr. Abdulhakim Elwaer as group spokesperson
He brings to this job an invaluable experience, having served at the highest level of government, and international organisations like the African Union.