08/22/2022
Citi organizational announcement: Global Head of Fintech sales
Chafic’s industry expertise and sales experience positions him well to lead this business for Citi globally
On the Move
08/19/2022
Kearney promotes partner in UAE
Kearney was founded in 1929 by former McKinsey & Company partner Andrew Thomas ‘Tom’ Kearney.
08/19/2022
FinaMaze appoints ex-Careem ex-Swvl Nikhar Patel as Chief Operations Officer
To scale up growth efforts
08/18/2022
HSBC’s new Head of Global Banking in the Middle East
HSBC has announced the appointment of Julian Wentzel as Head of Global Banking for the MENAT region
08/18/2022
Egypt central bank chief resigns amid deepening crisis
Egypt devalued its currency again in March in the face of soaring inflation.
08/17/2022
BisB appoints new chief corporate and institutional banking officer
Humaidan is a certified arbitrator specialising in the banking and finance industry.
08/17/2022
Wiredscore appoints John Hilliard to lead expansion into the Middle East
WiredScore sets the standard for technology in the built world with over 900 owners, developers and investors, including Edge, British Land, Hines, and Lendlease
08/16/2022
StanChart Appoints CIO for Africa, Middle East and Europe
«[Gill] has honed his expertise during the last 10 years with our wealth management CIO team,» Brice said.
08/16/2022
Mohamed El Aouad returns to Four Principles as senior manager
Fast forward one year, and El Aouad is back at Four Principles, citing the firm’s unique culture and his new ambitious role as key reasons for his return.
08/16/2022
CCi appoints David Merritt as leader of Middle East and Asia business
His track record includes working on many high-profile projects with values in excess of $5 billion, in segments including buildings, infrastructure, marine, energy & power, and manufacturing.
08/15/2022
BisB Appoints Chief Corporate and Institutional Banking Officer
Mr. Jawad Abdul Hadi Humaidan is a certified arbitrator specializing in the banking and finance industry.
08/11/2022
Bain & Company appoints Roberto Prioreschi
To head Southern Europe, Eastern Europe and Middle East division as it expands regional presence with offices in 10 cities and 1,900 people
08/09/2022
HSBC Hires Ex-Barclays Banker to Lead South Asia
Pahwa has more than 30 years of experience, most recently at Barclays in Singapore where he was its vice chairman
08/09/2022
Alliott Global Alliance welcomes firms in Saudi Arabia and Egypt
The Al Jizah based professional services firm has a team of around 15 staff.
08/08/2022
SABB appoints wealth management head
He will be responsible for leading the bank’s strategy in a number of areas, including private and digital banking.
08/08/2022
Sisi appoints Mohamed Farid as acting Chairman of FRA for a year
From 2013 to 2016, he held the position of advisor for financial leasing and venture capital affairs at the World Bank - Egypt.
08/08/2022
Gulf Business Machines strengthens leadership team, appoints new head for Dubai operations
New General Manager will drive innovations in client services, digital transformation offerings, and tailored industry solutions
08/01/2022
JTC Targets AMEA Growth with Regional Private Client Head Appointment
Working closely with the other regional heads and the senior management team, he will identify and secure growth opportunities in line with JTC’s global market strategy.
08/01/2022
DFSA appoints new Chief Executive
The DFSA thanks Chris for his service over the past year and we wish him the very best as he returns to the United States. We look forward to welcoming Ian back to lead the DFSA.
07/27/2022
RAKBank appoints chief executive
A senior banker with 30 years' experience in Asia, Middle East, Europe and Africa, will take over in the first quarter of 2022