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DB appoints chief country officer for the UAE

Jamal Al Kishi has been appointed chief country office for the United Arab Emirates and general manager of Deutsche Bank's Dubai (DIFC) branch.

HSBC Qatar appoints new head of its Commercial Banking

HSBC has been present in Qatar since 1954 and is one of the oldest banks operating in the country.

Alvarez & Marsal expands Middle East private equity and principal investments practice

Appointment of Pietro Castronovo as a Senior Director.

Zelig Associates continues international expansion with launch of Tel Aviv office and appointment of Menny Shalom as Partner

Menny brings two decades of experience as a founder and CEO for multiple Israel-based technology companies.

Northern Trust Announces Leadership Appointments in Global Family Office & Investment Practice Group

Northern Trust has announced two senior appointments in its Global Family Office & Investment Practices group across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Zurich announces leadership transition in Europe, Middle East & Africa business

Amanda Blanc (British citizen, 1967) who is joining Zurich from AXA will succeed Mr. Shaughnessy as CEO EMEA

Falcon Finance Chief to Exit

Last September, CEO Walter Berchtold as well as product and services head Arthur Vayloyan threw in the towel.

BNP Paribas announces new senior appointment in wealth management

As part of his appointment, Batin will also join BNP Paribas’ MEA Executive Committee, Wealth Management Switzerland Executive Committee and the International Markets Executive Committee.

KHCB names Chairman

The decision was taken during a meeting held on Tuesday at the Bank’s headquarters in Bahrain Financial Harbour.

Zurich EMEA CEO steps down, is replaced by AXA hire

He will continue to serve as a member of various European subsidiary boards, including the group’s main legal entity for writing non-life insurance business in Europe, Zurich Insurance.

Avaloq strengthens global leadership team

In line with its plan to accelerate growth organically and through acquisitions, Avaloq recently implemented a new governance structure and team to strengthen its operational and strategic management

Dubai's Emaar Properties appoints Hadi Badri as MD of India business

Hadi is currently the chief strategy officer of Emaar Properties and was also acting head of human resources over the past two years

SBI Life appoints Sanjeev Nautiyal as MD, CEO

Nautiyal, a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, moves to SBI Life from SBIs Ahmedabad circle where was the chief general manager.

Societe Generale creates four new positions in Dubai

Amine Jaoui, previously head of business development at the bank, is now head of public sector coverage, and will focus on sovereign clients and public authorities in the Middle East and in Egypt.

Jordan's Safwa Islamic Bank appoints new CEO

Tamimi was previously acting chief executive of United Arab Bank

EIBFS Appoints Two New Members to Board of Directors

The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies has announced the appointments of Jassim Al Ali from First Abu Dhabi Bank, and Obaid Al Shamsi of Dubai Islamic Bank, as new members of its Board of Directors for a two-year term.

Commercial Bank announces senior level appointment

The appointment underscores Commercial Bank’s commitment to developing and promoting home-grown talent and provide opportunities to skilled and high potential individuals to increasingly take up more challenging roles in the bank.

De Carvalho to depart from Citi

Michel de Carvalho will leave his post as vice chairman of the investment bank in EMEA

QIIB makes senior Qatari appointments

He began his career in retail banking in 2010 and was promoted and posted to corporate sector at QIIB.

Citigroup Bolsters Investment Banking Ranks With Eye on Cash-Rich Private-Equity Firms

Alexis Maskell to join with Citi’s Shawn Borisoff to oversee the bank’s EMEA alternative assets group

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