Coutts has hired Alex Liddle as new team leader for the GCC.

In his new role, Liddle will oversee a team of bankers focusing on the GCC.

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In addition, he will work closely with Thomas De Sausmarez and Antonin Brocard, team leaders for The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Levant respectively, in driving opportunities for its Middle East franchise.

Based in Dubai, Alex will report to Ali Hammad co-head of the Middle East alongside Shiv Gupta co-head (Interim) for Middle East.

Liddle joined Coutts from Barclays Wealth and Investment Management, where he served as market head for Qatar.

Prior to this, he also served as a market head with accountability for the strategy across the Dubai, Northern Emirates and Oman markets and also as a director at Breathingspace Activities.

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Ali Hammad said: "We are delighted to welcome Alex to Coutts and are certain his experience and knowledge in wealth management will help us move forward our ongoing strategy to provide clients with a world class wealth management service."