Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), a Japanese bank holding and financial services company, has announced the appointment of Zaeem Khan as its new general manager and head of Doha office. 

 

Khan succeeds Mamoru Takahashi, who returns to Japan to continue his career with the bank.

 

This comes following last year's appointment of Wael Al Sharif as Head of Global Corporate and Investment Banking for Middle East and North Africa, thus demonstrating MUFG’s ongoing commitment to the Mena region.

 

He has been with MUFG since the establishment of Doha Office in 2009 and has played a key role in expanding MUFG’s presence in Qatar and successfully connecting clients with MUFG’s growing global footprint, said the Japanese bank in a statement. 

 

With over two decades of experience in financial services sector, Khan has served in various capacities including Asset Management, Product Development, Operational Risk Management and most recently in Corporate & Investment Banking.

 

He earned his MBA from the University of Warwick and has been a resident of Qatar for nearly 30 years, it stated. 

 

Khan, who will also retain his current role as Head of Corporate Coverage, Global Corporate and Investment Banking (GCIB), will continue to build client relationships and grow MUFG’s GCIB offering and capabilities within the region, as well as for overall management and development of the business in Qatar. 

 

Zaeem will report to Yoshi Katsuda, Regional Head for Middle East, who was appointed in September 2024, it added.

 

Yoshi Katsuda, Regional Head of Middle East, MUFG, said: "Zaeem’s appointment proves his knowledge and dedicated service to our clients as well as MUFG’s commitment to offering career pathways to key talent. I congratulate Zaeem on this next step in his career and look forward to seeing his contribution to our business and franchise.” 

 

On his new role, Khan said: "I am delighted to take on this position and look forward to leading this well-established and passionate team."

 

"Qatar is an exciting country in which we can leverage our expertise and capabilities to support local and multinational companies with their bespoke financing needs," he added.-TradeArabia News Service