Coutts expands Middle East private office operation
From Middle East Nov 22 2011 BY: Simon Danaher
, Online News Editor
, International Adviser
Amir Sadr
Coutts has appointed Amir Sadr as head of the UAE market and private office in the Middle East, as it builds its private office presence in the region.
Sadr joins the company from Bank of America Merrill Lynch where he led the business’s institutional client group and the family office group.
In his new role, Sadr will be responsible for developing Coutt’s ultra high worth proposition in the Middle East – an area Coutts says is a key focus for the business going forward.
Sadr will report into Alex Classen, chief executive of Coutts International and Duncan MacIntyre, head of Coutts Private Office and will be based in Dubai.
MacIntyre said: “Coutts has ambitious plans for our private office as we look to deliver a consistently excellent service to our clients and expand our offering internationally. Hiring the right people to drive our ambitions is key.
“Amir brings with him extensive expertise and a strong track record in wealth management which, combined with his knowledge of the Middle East will enhance our existing capabilities in this area.”