11/30/2023
Standard Chartered appoints CEO for its branch in Iraq
Jamil’s extensive banking experience in the Middle East spans over 25 years, including 8 years in Iraq as the General Manager and Country Head of Audi Bank Iraq
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11/29/2023
Fahmy Hanna appointed as non-executive chairperson of saib pending CBE approval
Hanna has over 45 years of experience in the banking and financial services sector.
11/29/2023
Zahra Abdulamir Saied appointed as OAB’s Acting Chief Risk Officer
The bank’s dedication to nurturing and promoting talent, particularly women, is evident in her rise, fostering a pipeline of female leaders within the organization
11/29/2023
Rixos Bab Al Bahr welcomes Mr. Bireswar Das as the new Director of Finance
In his new capacity as Director of Finance at Rixos Bab Al Bahr, Das will assume complete accountability and responsibility for the Finance Department
11/28/2023
HSBC Hires Ex-UBS NRI Private Banker
Prior to that, he worked at Credit Suisse for nearly a decade, last as a team head for non-resident Indians (NRI).
11/28/2023
HSBC Hires JPMorgan Veteran for Middle East Investment Bank Push
HSBC has been one of the top underwriters for initial public offerings in the region, including this month’s listing of Investcorp Capital in Abu Dhabi.
11/28/2023
HSBC names new Head of Markets & Securities Services in the Middle East
Nabeel will help to execute HSBC’s growth strategy in MENAT
11/27/2023
Citi hires Carmen Haddad as VC, Middle East Wealth and Banking
This is in addition to her current involvement in key Institutional relationships in the region, including SWF and other Public sector clients.
11/23/2023
Julius Baer announces appointment of Kunal Sumaya as Market Head Global NRI
Bolstering emerging markets leadership with the strategic appointment
11/23/2023
Asset manager SHUAA names an interim CEO
Wafik Ben Mansour is named acting CEO by SHUAA.
11/22/2023
Citi announces the appointment of Carmen Haddad as Vice Chair, Middle East Wealth and Banking
Carmen is one of Citi’s most senior bankers in the Middle East with over 3 decades of banking experience
11/22/2023
Billionaire Chanel Dynasty's Family Office Hires Former UAE Fund Boss
He previously oversaw China private equity for Abu Dhabi fund
11/21/2023
Dubai’s Shuaa Capital to appoint former Credit Suisse banker as CEO
Fawad Tariq Khan, who was appointed as Group CEO of the Dubai-listed investment bank and asset manager in June 2022, will be replaced by Wafik Ben Mansour, who will be acting CEO, according to a Zawya source
11/20/2023
Appointment Dr. Fahd bin Mohammed Al Turki as Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab Fund
The appointment came after accepting the resignation of Dr. Al-Hamidy as Director General Chairman of the Board.
11/20/2023
Innovations Group announces key leadership appointment
Satish Rajan as Group Chief Marketing Officer
11/20/2023
State Street Global Advisors names new head of Emea
In her new role, Prendergast will report to President and CEO Yie-Hsin Hung and will continue to lead State Street Global Advisors Europe, Ltd.
11/17/2023
KPMG installs Damian Grice as COO for Lower Gulf
In his new role, Grice is a partner and oversees all operations of KPMG Lower Gulf, which stretches across the United Arab Emirate and Oman region.
11/17/2023
Andrew Cleator joins Knight Frank's Prime Residential practice
Operating out of the firm’s Dubai office, Andrew Cleator is a member of the Prime Residential practice, which helps high net worth individuals and investors with closing transactions in the prime residential sector.
11/17/2023
Ajman Bank Appoints Mamoun Alhomssey as the new Chief Technology Officer
During his 17 years tenure there, he led a strong team of technology experts and managed large technology budgets across various business units
11/15/2023
Fairmont Dubai Sheikh Zayed Road appoints Mihir Patel as Director of Sales
Mihir brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his newly appointed position