Jonathan Wheeler has been hired as head of Middle East by Equiom, a company that offers corporate, family office, and private client services.
Wheeler will supervise offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia and be responsible for leading the tactical course and operations of Equiom’s Middle East businesses, all while maintaining consistency with the company’s worldwide vision and strategy.
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Having worked internationally for more than 28 years in the UK, USA, Western Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Wheeler has occupied a number of high-level leadership roles, such as TMF Group’s regional director for the Middle East & Africa and group director for strategy & strategic partnerships. He is a vital part of Equiom’s leadership team due to his broad experience in corporate governance, risk management, financial services, and corporate structuring.
Moreover, Wheeler is in charge of spearheading the firm’s expansion in important regions, creating cutting-edge solutions to assist Equiom’s corporate and private clientele, and preserving Equiom’s dominant position in the industry as the Middle East’s regional lead for the company.
In order to achieve Equiom’s strategic goals in the area, his track record of forging strong bonds with multinational corporations and offering knowledgeable advice on corporate governance, compliance, and market entrance strategies will be crucial.
Jon Jennings stated: “We are pleased to welcome Jonathan to Equiom as we embark on this new phase, building on Equiom’s position as a market leader in the region. His wealth of experience and leadership in the financial services sector, combined with his deep understanding of the Middle East market, will strengthen our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients and expand our footprint in the region.”
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By GlobalDataFurther to his managerial duties, Wheeler has been a serving director on several boards in Europe and the Middle East, working with regulated firms in Mauritius, Switzerland, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi.
His experience with a variety of securitisation and capital market structures, including Shariah-compliant options, enhances Equiom’s capacity to provide solution-focused services to both private and sovereign investors.
Commenting on his appointment, Wheeler added: “I am delighted to join Equiom and lead the Middle East team. Equiom has a strong reputation for delivering tailored solutions to its clients, and I look forward to working with the team to build on that success and drive the business forward in this key region.”
