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Changes to the Board of Directors of Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd.

News Desk 13/05/2026

Julius Baer (Middle East) Ltd., (JBME) today announced the appointment of Bryan Stirewalt as the new Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the JBME Board of Directors. He succeeds Jeremy Parrish, who steps down after four years of service as Chairman and Board member. The new Board composition

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Horizon Town Square Strengthens Founding Team with Key Leadership Appointments

News Desk 04/05/2026

Horizon English School Town Square, the highly anticipated new all-through British curriculum school set to open in Dubai, is delighted to announce the appointment of two distinguished educators to its founding leadership team: Charlotte Grieves as Head of Primary and Lewis Hammill as Head of Secondary. These appointments bring together two highly accomplished school

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Addleshaw Goddard launches Middle East Aviation Finance practice with senior partner appointment

News Desk 21/04/2026

Addleshaw Goddard today announced the appointment of Shyamal Jeewoolall as Partner in its Middle East team, marking the launch of the firm’s Aviation Finance practice in the region. Shyamal joins from Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW), bringing extensive experience advising across the aviation sector, including airlines, aircraft leasing companies, banks and financial

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Fuze Lands Rising Star Khalifa Al Fahim To Strengthen Regulatory Affairs

News Desk 08/04/2026

Fuze, one of MENA’s fastest growing financial infrastructure providers, has appointed Khalifa Mohamed Al Fahim as Director of Regulatory Affairs. This strategic appointment is designed to bridge the firm’s relationships with regulatory authorities and ensure all activities operate within appropriate legal and financial frameworks. Khalifa will also draw on his extensive

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Hyatt Reinforces Its Leadership Ambition in the All-Inclusive Segment with New Leadership Appointment in its Inclusive Collection

News Desk 27/01/2026

Hyatt today announced that Maria Zarraluqui has been appointed SVP, Global Hyatt Inclusive Collection Growth and Owner Relations, underscoring Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection ambition to further strengthen its leadership position in the all-inclusive segment. This appointment, effective March 1, 2026, will help unlock the next phase of growth for an all-inclusive portfolio

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Burjeel Holdings Announces Board-Approved CEO Appointment

News Desk 19/12/2025

Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in MENA listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil as Chief Executive Officer, in addition to his current role as Founder and Chairman of the Board, subject to obtaining the required shareholder […]

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HYATT CONTINUES BRAND-FOCUSED EVOLUTION WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF JAVIER ÁGUILA

PR News Desk 21/01/2025

Hyatt announced today the next step in its evolution toward a more brand-focused organisation: the appointment of Javier Águila as President, Inclusive Collection, effective March 1, 2025, in addition to his current role as Group President, EAME, overseeing Hyatt’s Europe, Africa and Middle East region. The appointment of a dedicated leader for Hyatt’s global all-inclusive

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Acronis appoints Gerald Beuchelt as CISO

Arnold Pinto 09/01/2025

To lead global security strategy and more Acronis has appointed Gerald Beuchelt as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). With over a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Beuchelt will play a key role in shaping Acronis’ security strategy as the company strives to safeguard data, applications, and systems worldwide. Beuchelt will execute Acronis’ global […]

Appointments Business

Nissan reshuffles senior management team

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024

To revive ailing automaker Nissan Motor Corporation has announced a significant leadership shake-up, appointing a new executive team effective January 1, 2025. The moves are part of the Japanese company’s broader turnaround strategy, designed to restructure operations and improve efficiency and resilience. These changes aim to respond swiftly to current challenges and

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The Estée Lauder Companies Announces the Appointment of Stéphane de La Faverie

PR News Desk 01/11/2024

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL), a global leader in prestige beauty, today announced the Board of Directors’ appointment of Stéphane de La Faverie as its new President and Chief Executive Officer and member of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. Mr. de La Faverie will succeed Fabrizio Freda, who announced his […]

Appointments Business

Sherifa Hady to lead HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales

PR News Desk 12/09/2023

Hady has a profound knowledge of the IT channel Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), on September 11, 2023, announced the appointment of Sherifa Hady to lead the HPE Aruba Networking EMEA Sales business, effective September 1, 2023. An accomplished senior leader, Hady recently celebrated 23 years with HPE and three years with the HPE Aruba Networking […]

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ASCOTT STRENGTHENS ITS LEADERSHIP TEAM WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF PEKKA HIRVI

News Desk 22/05/2023

Middle East, May 2023 – The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the leading international lodging owner-operator, has appointed Pekka Hirvi as Director of Business Development for the Middle East, Africa and Türkiye (MEAT). As the group pursues its regional target of an additional 5,500 units in the MEAT region by 2025, business development will remain a key […]

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SALAMA Appoints New Chairman and Vice Chairman to Board of Directors

News Desk 25/04/2023

Dubai, April 25, 2023: Islamic Arab Insurance Company (“SALAMA”), the UAE’s largest Shari’ah-compliant Takaful solutions provider, today announced the appointment of a new Chairman and Vice Chairman to the Board of Directors, as well as a distinguished board of directors for a term of three years following the company’s Annual General Meeting

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Hyundai Motor Company Appoints D.H. Park as Head of Middle East & Africa Regional HQ

News Desk 10/01/2023

[January 10, 2023 – Dubai, UAE] Hyundai Motor Company has announced the appointment of Mr. D.H. Park as its new Head of Hyundai Motor Company Middle East and Africa Regional HQ. With HMC, Mr. Park has assumed his duties at the regional headquarters in Dubai as of this week.  He is to oversee operations across […]