05/06/2022
Bankers quit jobs for shot at riches in ‘Wall Street of crypto’
The euphoria even has local bankers, lawyers and big tech executives pondering career pivots of their own to cash in.
On the Move
05/03/2022
Sia Partners promotes Cesar Moukarzel to managing director
A graduate from the American University of Beirut, Moukarzel later on completed a Masters in Strategy & Innovation at the Saïd Business School and is currently pursuing his Doctorate at the Université Paris Dauphine
05/03/2022
Ashurst boosts EMEA disputes offering with hire of new partner in Munich
Global law firm Ashurst announces the appointment of Martin Eimer as a partner in the disputes practice in Munich.
04/29/2022
Arthur D. Little appoints Ryan Alnesayan to become first Saudi national Partner at the firm
Ryan comes with diverse experiences and strategic transformation capabilities across business verticals in the public sector contributing to Arthur D. Little’s growth in the Kingdom
04/29/2022
Amana Capital appoints Joy Dabeet as new Chief Marketing Officer
Leveraging her experience, Dabeet will spearhead marketing, comms, product innovation, advertising as well as the brand’s digital marketing initiatives
04/29/2022
Aafaq Islamic Finance appoints Hisham Hammoud as CEO
Hisham Hammoud is considered one of the pioneers in the banking and financial sectors, with more than 25 years of experience in the fields of banking and Islamic banking
04/29/2022
Clifford Chance elects Jack Hardman to the firm's partnership further strengthening its M&A, Tech and Regulatory practices in the Middle East
Clifford Chance has one of the largest M&A teams in the Middle East, led by nine M&A partners in our Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh offices, in addition to two M&A partners of our affiliated firm in Saudi Arabia, AS&H Law Firm.
04/27/2022
Credit Suisse Group announces changes to its Executive Board
The appointments are subject to final regulatory approval.
04/26/2022
Dentons recruits Co-Clients and Markets Partner
The Clients and Markets Partner role was newly created in 2021 to drive Paul Jarvis's client-centric vision.
04/25/2022
SICO appoints new Chief Risk Officer and Head of Middle Office
Both of these titles are newly created positions in SICO’s management team aimed at expanding and enhancing both functions within the Bank
04/25/2022
Value Partners appoints Managing Director, EMEA Business
Mr. TOWNSEND has extensive experience in the investment management and financial industry.
04/22/2022
Edmond De Rothschild increases its presence in the middle east
Recruiting well-known professionals is part of the group’s development strategy, which aims to significantly grow its presence and client base in the MEA region.
04/20/2022
Azimut expands in Middle East after record global profits
Masini brings to Azimut more than 22 years' experience across the Middle East and Turkey.
04/19/2022
Christie’s announces new management team for Christie’s Middle East
Dr. Ridha Moumni New Deputy Chairman Christie’s Middle East & North Africa, Meagan Kelly Horsman New Managing Director Christie’s Middle East, Led by Anthea Peers Ne w President Christie’s Europe, Middle East & Africa
04/19/2022
Mubadala names new CEO for Abu Dhabi Investment Council
Al Suwaidi retires after 40 years of service to Abu Dhabi’s major financial institutions.
04/14/2022
IFC appoints new Director for the Middle East, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
Khawaja Aftab Ahmed will lead IFC's efforts to increase private sector participation in the economy to create jobs
04/12/2022
Rania Tadros joins Stephenson Harwood as new Dubai office managing partner
Tadros will join the firm from Ince, where she was the Dubai office managing partner for more than seven years.
04/11/2022
EFG Hermes appoints Saud Altassan as CEO
“I am proud and delighted to be joining one of the most reputable financial services institutions in the region,”
04/08/2022
KPMG appoints Head of Tax, Saudi Arabia, Levant
Tareq, a Partner with the firm since 2015, is recognized for his drive, ambition, business acumen and relentless pursuit of growth, which have been at the core of his earlier role as Head of Domestic Tax
04/07/2022
Partners in Performance hires consulting veteran
Prinsloo worked four years at strategic consultancy Bain & Company in Russia, having previously spent eight years with Monitor Group