Sotheby’s announces new appointment in the Middle East

Sotheby’s announces new appointment in the Middle East

- Daniel Asmar Appointed Managing Director, MENA

- As Part of Continued Investment in the Region as a Strategic Priority for the 278-Year-Old Art Business

DUBAI: – Sotheby's announces the appointment of Daniel Asmar as Managing Director, MENA, based in Dubai. Daniel brings with him a strong combination of experience in private wealth management and financial services in key markets in MENA, together with the entrepreneurial spirit and creative mindset that will be key to his new role. Together with the leadership team already in place, Daniel will expand on the market opportunities and build out Sotheby’s strategic offering across the entire MENA region.

Most recently, Daniel was the Director, Cluster Head of Saudi Arabia for Credit Suisse AG in the DIFC, covering the Saudi Market and offering tailored advisory solutions to cater for the financial needs of high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. Prior to joining Credit Suisse, Daniel was CEO of Audi Capital in KSA. Having worked in Lebanon, KSA and the UAE, Daniel is well placed to have strategic oversight across the different pockets of opportunity in this important region.

Daniel will join Katia Nounou Boueiz, Senior Director and Head of Sotheby’s UAE, who, with her strong client network and deep understanding