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PIF appoints three senior executives as fund continues expansion

Announces key appointments to its MENA Investments and Global Capital Finance Divisions in line with its growth strategy

McKinsey's Clara Cuvelier named a Future Energy Leader

Its Future Energy Leaders network is an exclusive, invitation-only community that every year brings together the brightest minds in the energy scene with the aim of helping the World Energy Council and its partners shape its agenda.

Kearney promotes Adel Belcaid to Head of its CMT practice

Belcaid also gained extensive experience in the consumer goods and retail segments, working across the e-commerce, e-retail, and e-distribution domains.

Strategy consultancies Oliver Wyman and BCG name CEOs

“Nick has led many of Oliver Wyman’s major practices in his 23 years with the business, and every one of them has been the better for his guidance,”

Bank Audi Egypt CEO steps down, Bank ABC chief to leave within days

Both Bedir and Tinawi succeeded in leading Bank Audi and Bank ABC Egypt, respectively, to achieve positive results

Experienced M&A Partner To Join Latham & Watkins in the Middle East

Based in Latham’s cooperating law firm in Riyadh

JP Morgan Private Bank names Borja Martínez-Laredo as Menat Managing Director and Senior Banker

Having guided the merger of two predecessor brands, Borja was integral in the financial restructuring and governance of the resulting company

Vimal Badiani new Managing Director of Merkle in MENA

The firm currently has a 35-strong headcount in MENA working across service lines and industry verticals.

New Chairman of Aberdeen Standard Investcorp Infrastructure Partners

Sir Michael Fallon who has served on Investcorp's International Advisory Board since 2018, steps up to replace Lord Gerry Grimstone

YouGov to expand its banking and insurance business

Emma-Louise McInnes as Global Sector Head of Banking & Insurance

Juwai IQI Appoints Anis Anwar as VP of Strategic Alliances for Middle East and North Africa

Anwar joins Juwai IQI after more than 20 years in the banking sector, where he successfully built a web of relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate customers across the region.

Five Consultants Join Heidrick & Struggles in Asia Pacific and the Middle East

With the addition of these new consultants, we will continue to grow and strengthen our ability to deliver trusted leadership advisory services to our clients.

Qatar National Bank removes ex finance minister from board after arrest

"Qatar National Bank announced that the Qatar Investment Authority has decided to withdraw the board membership from Mr. Ali Shareef Al-Emadi as a representative of QIA on the Board of Directors of Qatar National Bank," the lender said

Arcapita strengthens senior management team with appointment of COO

Stéphane Brown as Group Chief Operating Officer

Willis Re eyes expansion in MENA with new regional director

He reports to Natalie van de Coolwijk, regional director for the Middle East and Africa and chief executive officer of Willis Re South Africa.

Rashad Al Shaikh appointed OAB's head of retail banking division

Commenting on his appointment, Rashad Al Shaikh said, “I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the Bank’s management, especially Rashad Al Musafir, to lead the Retail Banking Division to further success.

HKA promotes Dubai-based Bill Haggart to partner

At HKA, Haggart provides expert opinion and forensic engineering services on a range of construction and design related disputes for use in arbitration, litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes.

Bain partner Bianca Leodari relocates from Dubai to France

In France, Leodari has been appointed a partner in the Paris office and member of the firm’s Financial Services, Private Equity and Customer Strategy & Marketing practices.

Insignia appoints Chairman of the Board of Directors

Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Juma Al Maktoum as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Citi appoints Head of the EMEA Emerging Markets Cluster

Ebru is a proven leader and has held several global and regional roles within the Treasury and Trade Solutions business

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