Lombard Odier appoints Amer Malik as Head of its Dubai office

Lombard Odier appoints Amer Malik as Head of its Dubai office

Dubai, UAE: Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Amer Malik as Local Managing Director of Lombard Odier’s franchise in Dubai*. With over two decades of experience working for financial institutions in the United States and the Middle East, including Julius Baer and HSBC Private Bank, Amer will facilitate the continued growth of Lombard Odier in this dynamic region.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Arnaud Leclercq, Private Holding Partner and Head of New Markets at Lombard Odier said: “We are delighted to welcome Amer Malik to head our operations in this strategic market for Lombard Odier. Bringing over two decades of experience in the sector, and over 15 years of experience in the Middle East, we trust that Amer will be a key asset in the expansion of Lombard Odier’s more than 50-year presence in the region.”

The UAE is one of Lombard Odier's fastest-growing business regions, and the Group has received several prestigious industry awards for its services in these markets. The Bank continues to witness increased demand from wealthy clients in the Middle East, servicing them out of its offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Amer Malik, Local Managing Director Dubai, added: "I am very