05/06/2025
Fasanara Capital appoints Middle East MD
He will lead the rollout of our future-proof suite of technology-enabled asset-backed finance strategies drawing on our digital asset and quant capabilities throughout the region.
On the Move
05/05/2025
Middle East banking partner hired in boost to KSA and UAE offering
Umera joins Simmons from a US-headquartered multinational law firm, where she led its Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) banking practice.
05/01/2025
Julius Baer reshuffles Singapore and Dubai NRI teams
The global restructure last month that saw the removal of the team head layer, also impacted the Swiss pure-play's non-resident Indian (NRI) team, and involved a relocation.
04/30/2025
Sovereign PPG Qatar appoints Mindy Tan as Business Development Manager to strengthen Middle East-Asia Business Connections
This strategic hire supports Sovereign PPGs continued focus on driving business setup in Qatar while enhancing support for Asian investors entering the Middle East market
04/29/2025
Mashreq appoints Marwan Galadari as the New Head of Trading Companies
Marwan brings to Mashreq a wealth of expertise and experience in the banking industry and a proven track record in driving growth
04/29/2025
RAK Digital Assets Oasis appoints Paul Dawalibi as CEO to spearhead vision of becoming the World’s Leading Innovation Hub
This strategic transition marks a pivotal moment in RAK DAO’s evolution
04/24/2025
Arthur D. Little appoints Sundeep Khanna as partner in performance practice
To strengthen focus on Middle East retail sector
04/23/2025
Invest Bank strengthens leadership team to accelerate transformation and enhance financial governance
Appointments underscore Invest Bank’s focus on strengthening governance, enhancing agility, and accelerating innovation across its operations
04/22/2025
EFG announces strategic leadership appointment in Dubai
She will work closely with the senior management team of EFG International to support the Group’s overall strategic objectives and positioning.
04/17/2025
Specialty MGA Africa & Middle East appoints two senior underwriters
In her new role, El Bahtouri will be based in the Casablanca office, driving growth in the P&C reinsurance markets and developing a balanced portfolio of specialist lines focused on client needs.
04/16/2025
Citi announces Carmen Haddad will join Citi Wealth in a senior capacity
Serving as Vice Chair, Citi Private Bank
04/15/2025
Al-Futtaim Automotive appoints Katib Belkhodja as Marketing Director for Toyota & Lexus UAE
The move places a seasoned executive with broader divisional experience at the helm of the company’s core business
04/15/2025
KKR Appoints General David Petraeus as Chairman of the Middle East and Establishes Dedicated Investment Team in the Region
Expansion builds on 16-year local presence and several investments in the region
04/15/2025
Id8 retail appoints Premal Patel as Board Advisor to support Middle East and Emerging Markets Business Expansion
With over 30 years of experience across the UK and the GCC, Premal is a renowned leader in retail data, customer loyalty, retail media, and digital transformation
04/14/2025
UAE-based, Capital Haus CEO appointed Executive Chairman of ASX-Listed Equity Story Group
Brendan Gow’s cross-border appointment signals a new era of UAE-based leadership shaping global investment strategy
04/11/2025
BNY Wealth names new Middle East market president
The firm is looking to expand its wealth channel in the region with the appointment of a new market president.
04/11/2025
Blackburn appointed HSBC risk and compliance chief: IFR
Blackburn has been interim chief risk and compliance officer since January when Kaur stepped up to CFO
04/09/2025
GTN hires Arqaam Capital exec Sham Treon as Chief Risk Officer
Sham Treon joins GTN from Arqaam Capital, a Dubai-based investment firm, where he was the global head of risk for the past five years.
04/09/2025
Kamran Mazhar rejoins Chubb Arabia as CEO
He led Chubb Arabia from 2019 to 2023, and before that worked in different roles at Chubb entities in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia for 21 years.
04/09/2025
Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. appoints new group CEO
The Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Juan Leon as his successor, with full executive authority as Group CEO