The Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has appointed Wael Al Sharif as head of global corporate and investment banking (GCIB) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
From 1 April 2024, he will be responsible for overall management and development of the GCIB business in the MENA region.
Based in Dubai, he will report to Phillip Roberts, head of GCIB for EMEA, and Yohsuke Takahashi, regional head for the Middle East.
Previously, Al Sharif was deputy head of GCIB for the MENA region, which he held between 2014 and 2018.
Al Sharif succeeds Elyas Al Gaseer who has held the post since 2013.
Al Gaseer will transition from his current role to become vice chair of GCIB MENA and will focus on advising MUFG’s senior clients across the MENA region.
Commenting on the appointment, Philip Roberts, head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking, EMEA at MUFG, says: “[Al Sharif’s] experience as deputy head and his tenure with MUFG over the past 10 years stands him in excellent stead to keep up momentum and continues to serve our clients in the region.
“With Elyas becoming Vice Chair, I have no doubt we will continue to strengthen
relationships with our clients and grow our business further.”
Al Sharif adds: “Our team is well-positioned for future growth having supported our clients on a number of notable deals in recent months.
“With our team’s expertise, we can provide local and multinational clients with bespoke financing solutions, as well as providing a gateway for corporates in the Middle East to navigate opportunities in Japan and Asia with confidence.”
