07/06/2020
ADNOC hires Morgan Stanley veteran as CIO
Froehlich spent 16 years working at Morgan Stanley in Europe and the Middle East
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07/05/2020
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Hires Morgan Stanley Veteran Froehlich as CIO
He was head of investment banking in the Middle East and North Africa until 2014 and more recently joined Saudi Arabia’s Binladin Group as chief financial officer.
07/03/2020
PwC Consulting promotes seven to partner in the Middle East
The intake of seven new Consulting partners is part of a broader promotion cycle at PwC Middle East, which also saw Strategy& – the firm’s strategy consulting outfit – welcome three leaders to its partnership.
07/02/2020
Standard Chartered names CEO of Saudi business
As it seeks to expand in the kingdom after getting a banking licence last year
07/02/2020
Strategy& promotes Bilal Mikati, Ramzi Madi and Sami Zaki
Strategy& has promoted a trio of its senior advisors in the Middle East to partner level.
07/02/2020
Clyde & Co adds depth to leading construction practice with key partner hire in Dubai
Beau is a construction and disputes expert with over 13 years' experience in the Middle East
07/02/2020
Ahli Bank QSC announces the appointment of Hassan Ahmed AlEfrangi as Chief Executive Officer
AlEfrangi held many senior positions during his years at the Bank, the last being Ahlibank's Deputy CEO Retail and Private Banking.
06/30/2020
Lebanon team of IMF negotiators loses another key official
Lenders and central bank governor Riad Salameh presented varying numbers.
06/30/2020
NRBC Bank removes Shahid from board
Tamal said that the board took the decision to remove Shahid as a number of government agencies including Bangladesh Bank, Anti-Corruption Commission and National Board of Revenue were scrutinising his financial dealings.
06/30/2020
Reed Smith appoints new managing partner for Asia-Pacific region
Singapore-based Kyri Evagora replaces Denise Jong after two-and-a-half years in the job
06/29/2020
Credit Suisse appoints new CEO for business in Israel
Credit Suisse Israel has been offering local clients services
06/26/2020
Chrysovalantis Karageorgiou Joins SquaredFinancial as Head of Middle Office
His appointment is aligned with the company’s strategic expansion plans in the region.
06/25/2020
GHD appoints Regional General Manager
UAE to drive strategic growth in the region
06/25/2020
Credit Suisse Hires CEO for Saudi Commercial Banking Unit
The commercial banking permit is in addition to an investment banking license.
06/24/2020
ADIB hires former Standard Chartered Bank Regional CFO
Mohamed possesses extensive knowledge and understanding of the regional banking industry and will be able to make an immediate positive impact at ADIB.
06/23/2020
Trowers & Hamlins promotes 10 to partnership
Promotions include individuals from Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Investment and Development, International Corporate and Banking and Finance.
06/22/2020
Chairman of Israel’s Bank Hapoalim steps down due to illness
Hapoalim did not provide further details.
06/15/2020
Multinational law firm appoints new leader for Banking and Finance practice in Middle East
Adding to the growing multinational Finance & Projects group, Matthew’s appointment follows that of Anthony Morton in Frankfurt, James Harris in Asia, Jim Hunwick in Sydney and Eran Chivka in Paris.
06/11/2020
Pinsent Masons grows its Financial Services offering in Dubai with the appointment of Banking & Finance partner Matthew Escritt
Matthew is a banking and finance specialist, advising on all areas of structured cross border finance, including syndicated lending acquisition, development finance, asset finance, vendor finance, and structured trade and commodity finance.
06/10/2020
AlAhli Takaful appoints new chairman
The current board cycle will continue until July 31, 2022