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Alvarez & Marsal’s Global Transaction Advisory Group continues expansion In Middle East

The practice welcomes Managing Director Uthman Al-Basri, in Abu Dhabi

Governance first: New leadership appointments reflect Invest Bank’s commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance

These additions highlight the bank’s unwavering focus on strengthening internal systems

Knight Frank promotes Stephen Beard and Maxim Talmatchi to partner

These promotions come as part of a broader recognition in the region

Knight Frank appoints James Wrenn to lead dedicated Hotel & Leisure Capital Markets division

Wrenn brings more than 17 years of experience in real estate and hospitality investment across the Middle East, Africa and Europe

ADCB names Standard Chartered CDO Shameek Kundu as chief AI officer

Kundu most recently served as head of the AI Verify Foundation for Singapore's IMDA, where he tested real-world, live AI use cases.

Walkers Professional Services strengthens fiduciary services offering with two senior hires in the Cayman Islands and Dubai

David and Paul join WPS as the business continues to invest in its people to drive better results for clients

Former EFG senior exec joins StanChart

The former Edmond de Rothschild Middle East and North Asia CEO has now resurfaced at Standard Chartered Private Bank, based in Dubai.

Gallagher appoints new leader of marine to expand Middle East practice

Announces the appointment of Ryan Witchard as Executive Director of its Middle East & Africa Marine practice

NBB appoints Bassam Al Tattan as Head of Private Banking

Bassam brings with him over 17 years of experience in the financial services sector across the GCC

SICO appoints Manuel Shaker Almutawa as Group Head of Fixed Income Asset Management

Manuel Almutawa brings around 15 years of industry experience to his new leadership position

King Hussein Business Park appoints Imad Matarneh as Chairman of the Board of Directors

This appointment aligns with Business Park’s strategy to build on the achievements of its first phase and to strengthen the approach for its ongoing expansion

St. James’s Place appoints Richard Garfield as Head of Talent Acquisition for Middle East

Appointment signals wealth management firm’s growth ambitions in the region

EBRD appoints Dasha Dougans as first Head of Benin

Ms Dougans will be based in Cotonou

Praxis strengthens global reach as Dominic de Mariveles relocates to UAE

Dominic joins a 20-strong on-the-ground team across Praxis’ private wealth, corporate services and end of service benefit employer solutions.

Deutsche Bank PB Relocates Vice Chair to Middle East

The German private bank has been positioning itself for growth in the Middle East

NBK Wealth names head of UAE private banking

The wealth management arm of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) Group manages $22bn in assets as of the end of 2024.

KAFD DMC appoints Saad Abdulaziz Alkroud as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Alkroud holds extensive leadership experience in real estate investment and development across Saudi Arabia to the role

Kyndryl appoints Nidal Azba as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia

In this newly expanded role, Nidal will oversee Kyndryl’s business in the Kingdom

Bank of Jordan appoints Yosif Saptis as Chief Human Resources Officer

He previously served as Group Chief HR & Shared Services Officer at Capital Bank of Jordan

Klay Group appoints Ahmad Chaudry as the global head of Structured Investments & Derivatives

Underscores Klay’s commitment to expanding its structured solutions platform and strengthening its global advisory capabilities

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