Merrill Lynch appoints Jonty Crosse as Resident Director for the Middle East

Mr. Crosse, who has been based in the Middle East for 35 years, joined Merrill Lynch in 1988 as a financial advisor in Bahrain.

During his time with Merrill Lynch he has been instrumental in developing relationships throughout the region. In his new role as Resident Director, he will work closely with the team of Merrill Lynch financial advisors to further build the Global Private Client business in the Middle East.

Mr. Crosse will report directly to Eva Castillo, Head of Global Private Client EMEA, Merrill Lynch. Ms. Castillo commented:

"Merrill Lynch has a long-established presence and commitment to the Middle East spanning over 40 years. In that time we have developed a considerable business and forged excellent relationships throughout the region. Jonty Crosse has been a key part of our longevity and our success story and I am pleased to confirm his appointment as Resident Director for the Middle East."

Core to GPC's presence in the region is its local expertise and access to Merrill Lynch's global resources, which provide its clients with innovative solutions to address international diversification needs as well as their increasingly complex financial requirements. GPC also has offices dedicated to Middle Eastern clients in Monte Carlo, London and Geneva.